Technical Sales Representative

**Company Description** Sika Canada is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Sika Group. The company develops and manufactures special construction products for the building and civil engineering sectors, which include concrete repair, protection and structural reinforcement, sealing and bonding, waterproofing, concrete admixtures and additives (ready-mixed concrete, precast concrete, shotcrete, etc.), industrial, commercial and institutional flooring and roofing systems. Sika Canada is also active in the home improvement and consumer solutions market with a range of specific products. The Industrial Products Division develops sealing, bonding and protection solutions for the railway, automotive, truck, industrial body and other OEM markets, windshield replacement, shipbuilding, appliances and equipment, fenestration, etc. Sika Canada has regional offices and industrial sites in Quebec, Ontario, Alberta and British Columbia and employs over 450 people in Canada. The company is ISO 9001 - 14001 certified and a member of the Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC). Sika Canada's sales team in Ontario is looking for an enthusiastic, team-oriented individual who is interested in pursuing a career in technical sales. This position, offering you the opportunity to take up many challenges, to surpass yourself and to be part of a winning team, and will be to cover the **core GTA and surrounding area.** In practical terms, you will have the responsibility to call on owners, specifiers and applicators to strengthen our flooring products’ market penetration and to increase our sales and opportunities. **In this role, you will need to** - Position Sika as a company that provides quality products and service. - Working with a strong, experienced and tightly knit team in a true team environment - Attain sales, pricing and discount objectives. - Develop sales plans and strategies for architectural, owner and contractor markets. - Conduct “lunch and learns” and other seminars or presentations for distributors, contractors and architects. - Identify and follow-up on new market opportunities. Emphasize value-added sales. - Support company and corporate personnel in achieving defined goals and objectives. - Work with corporate marketing department to provide consistent message and product focus. - Analyze competition and be prepared to defend our sales position. **What do we offer?** We’ll give you everything you need to excel in your role and one-to-one coaching. You’ll enjoy a rare combination of autonomy and camaraderie, as you’ll manage your own territory and customer base while being part of a friendly team. We’ll give you responsibilities allowing you to grow and develop your skills, including your own portfolio of customers and these might be trades experts, project managers, or company leaders. From there, we’ll trust you to do whatever it takes to deliver outstanding results. Go the extra mile and we’ll reward you with unrivaled support with a team of business developers and technical support experts. **Why should you apply?** Being part of a global organization provides opportunities for continuous growth, learning, and development. We offer a competitive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision care, a company-matched pension plan, flexibility, an internal referral bonus program, various team building and employee recognition programs, and more **Qualifications** - University or College degree in business, technical, or related field of study or pertinent experience. - Have a minimum 5 years of experience in sales - Bilingual (French & English) **Not necessary, but considered BONUS**: - Ability to thrive both independently and in a team environment. - Demonstrated ability to develop engaged customer relationships and effectively implement strategic concepts. - Excellent time and territory management skills. - Must be persuasive, sales driven, customer focused and a team player. - Proficient computer skills including MS Office Suite and smartphones. - Must maintain a professional business appearance in accordance with Sika dress policy at all times. - Career advancement may require domestic and/or global mobility. - Must be a highly motivated, self starting individual with strong communication and interpersonal skills. Occasional overnight stays for business trips and company events. **Vehicle/ Driver’s License Requirements**: - Company vehicle provided. - Must have valid driver’s license and comply with Sika Fleet Safety Policy requirements. - Technical Sales Representatives has responsibility for prudent care and protection of company assets. **Additional Information** - Join the family of Sika AG, with over 33,500 employees and companies set up in over 100 countries, which provide ample of opportunities to grow. - Many of our employees describe their working relationships at Sika as friendly, personable and sincere. We call this the **"Sika Spirit"**. - For such a large company, we have a s