Technical Sales Representative

Sika • Chicago, IL

7d

About The Position

Sika is seeking a Territory Sales Representative to grow sales and market presence for its subfloor preparation and flooring adhesive solutions. The role develops partnerships with contractors, distributors, specifiers, and other industry influencers, and promotes tile and flooring products through jobsite visits, hands-on demonstrations, and presentations. The representative generates business through specifications, cold calls, and contractor engagement; manages customer relationships, territory plans, budgets, and sales activity in Salesforce; and shares product feedback with Technical Service to support quality assurance. Compensation includes a base salary plus incentive, a company car, and medical benefits from the first day of employment. The position involves travel within the assigned geographic area, including some overnight stays.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of outside sales experience with proven success.
• Extensive experience with tile and stone installation systems, including tile adhesives, grouts, thin-sets, and subfloor preparation in commercial and residential applications.
• Ability to conduct effective product presentations and hands-on demonstrations.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 and Salesforce CRM.
• Understanding of architectural specifications and construction design elements.
• Strong relationship-building skills and a track record of growing business.
• Self-motivation, strong organizational and territory management skills, and business integrity.
• Adaptability and ability to interact effectively with customers and business influencers.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Willingness to travel within the posted geographic area, with some overnight stays.

Nice To Haves

• Sales experience in construction materials, adhesives, flooring, or related industries.
• Salesforce experience.

Responsibilities

• Grow sales and achieve targets by developing partnerships with contractors, distributors, specifiers, and key influencers.
• Introduce and demonstrate tile and flooring solutions through jobsite visits, hands-on demonstrations, and professional presentations.
• Generate new business through specifications, cold calls, and contractor engagement.
• Build and maintain relationships with key customers and prospects and provide outstanding service.
• Plan and execute territory sales strategies and budgets to support sustainable growth.
• Update Salesforce CRM daily to manage pipelines and activities.
• Report product feedback and coordinate solutions with the Technical Service team.

Benefits

• Base salary plus incentive
• Company car
• Medical benefits beginning on the first day of employment
• 401(k) with generous company match
• Bonuses
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Paid parental leave
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Floating holidays
• Paid volunteer time
• Wellness and fitness reimbursements
• Education assistance
• Professional development opportunities
• Employee referral program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed