Construction & Specification Sales Rep

Company Description

Sika is a highly successful, multinational company specialising in construction products and systems including waterproofing, flooring, roofing, sealants, epoxies and grouts. Sika’s products are proven internationally and on a local level and have an excellent reputation as being high quality and complete solution providers.

Job Description

An opportunity has arisen to join the company as a Construction and Specification Sales Representative.  In this role you will promote Sika’s technologies and capabilities to engineers, architects, construction companies and specialist applicators.

In your new role you will be based in the Wellington region with the occasional requirement for out of town travel in the Lower North Island.

On a daily basis you will be:

•    Hunting new business and developing opportunities in line with our company strategies

•    Managing new and existing accounts

•    Working with architects and designers to create system specifications

•    Negotiating sales and developing strong relationships in related industries

•    Responding to customer enquiries leading to providing quotations and specifications

•    Attending trade events and seminars where appropriate

Qualifications

As the successful candidate you will:

•    Be a strong hunter with a proven record in sales development

•    Be familiar with the specification processes of the construction industry

•    Have sales experience in a construction related industry

•    Have sales experience in the waterproofing and/or roofing industry would be advantageous

•    Have excellent relationship building skills

•    Have strong negotiation skills with the ability to compete on areas other than price

•    Be able to work autonomously where required

•    Have strong written and oral communication skills

•    Be computer literate with the ability to use email, word and basic excel

Additional Information

As well as the opportunity to work with a market leading company Sika offers:

• A competitive remuneration package, including a fully maintained company vehicle, generous employer contribution to Kiwi Saver, income protection insurance, health insurance and an annual company bonus
• Ongoing training and support
• An excellent company environment

If you’re interested in joining our team, please apply via our Careers Job Gateway.  

Applicants for this position must have NZ citizenship, residency or a valid work visa.  The successful applicant must pass a pre-employment drugs test.