Sika AG

Specification Sales Manager

Sika AG$105K — $125K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Washington, DC
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years experience in waterproofing or building envelope products required.
  • Experience in creating and reviewing specifications is essential.
  • Proven ability to establish and maintain strong professional relationships.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills are a must.
  • A college degree is required.
  • Field experience with design professionals and contractors is highly desirable.
  • Willingness to travel up to 75% of the time for specification efforts.

Responsibilities

  • Achieve business unit goals by engaging with specifiers and contractors through educational initiatives.
  • Secure project specifications to ensure Sika's products are included in bids.
  • Collaborate with local sales teams to optimize specification strategies and sales opportunities.
  • Demonstrate leadership, enhancing communication between specification and sales teams.
  • Engage in consistent, in-person relationship-building activities with key stakeholders.
  • Deliver engaging presentations to a diverse audience, showcasing Sika's solutions.
  • Use Salesforce.com to track projects and maintain high close rates on specifications.
  • Hold regular meetings to update teams on specification progress and developments.

Benefits

  • 401k with a generous company match.
  • Bonuses based on performance.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
  • Paid parental leave for employees.
  • Life and disability insurance included.
  • Paid time off and holidays, plus floating holidays.
  • Volunteer time off to support community engagement.
  • Wellness and fitness reimbursements available.
  • Education assistance for personal and professional growth.
  • Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
Full Job Description
Company Description

With more than 100 years of experience, Sika is a worldwide innovation and sustainability leader in the development and production of systems and products for commercial and residential construction, as well as the transportation, marine, automotive, and renewable energy manufacturing industries.

Sika has subsidiaries in 102 countries around the world and, in over 400 factories, produces innovative technologies for customers worldwide. In doing so, it plays a crucial role in the transformation of the construction and transportation sector toward greater environmental compatibility. With more than 34,000 employees, the company generated sales of CHF 11.76 billion in 2024.

Job Description

Sika is seeking a dynamic Specification Sales Representative to lead specification development and technical advocacy for our Building, Parking, and Expansion Joint Systems business unit. In this highly influential role, you will drive demand through project specifications, technical support, and industry education-ultimately supporting project success and contributing to national sales growth.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Achieve business unit targets through proactive engagement with specifiers, architects, engineers, and contractors via Lunch & Learns, specification creation/reviews, customer training, product demonstrations, and promotions, with a clear focus on winning additional business for Sika.
  • Develop and secure specifications to ensure Sika solutions are approved, specified, and listed prior to project bidding.
  • Collaborate closely with local Sika sales teams across all Target Markets to align specification strategies, share market intelligence, and maximize sales opportunities on major projects and key accounts.
  • Demonstrate leadership and teamwork, fostering strong communication and coordination between the specification and field sales teams.
  • Maintain an active presence and dedicate at least three days per week to in-person engagement and building a robust pipeline of specifications and projects.
  • Deliver compelling presentations and seminars (formal and informal) to diverse audiences, including architects, engineers, contractors, owners, applicators, and design-build firms.
  • Coordinate with the local sales team using Salesforce.com as the primary communication and project tracking tool, ensuring projects are tracked to a high close rate and strategic pursuits are maximized.
  • Organize and lead regular meetings or conference calls to update project and account teams on specification developments and progress.
  • Cultivate strong relationships with specifiers through consistent engagement and scheduled Lunch & Learns, positioning Sika products prominently in project documentation.

This role features a base salary of $105,000-$125,000 plus additional sales incentives. The overall package will be aligned with your experience and background

Qualifications
  • Proven track record in reviewing, creating, and updating specifications.
  • Field experience with design professionals and contractors is highly desirable.
  • Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong professional relationships.
  • High Level of communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Education: College Degree
  • Year Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in waterproofing or building envelope-related products.
  • Travel Requirement: Up to 75% for specification efforts.


Additional Information

  • 401k 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/Fitness Reimbursements
  • Education Assistance
  • Professional Development Opportunities
  • Employee Referral Program & More!

Sika fosters a culture of entrepreneurship, empowering each individual to make decisions, learn from experiences, and shape their own career path. The safety and well-being of employees are top priorities at Sika, with a strong commitment to open communication and maintaining a safe workplace. In addition, Sika actively contributes to the community and promotes sustainability by giving back, minimizing environmental impact, and embracing social responsibility.

Sika Corporation is committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals that apply. As an equal opportunity employer Sika will consider all qualified applicants without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, or other protected characteristics.

We offer competitive salaries, aligned with local market benchmarks and the specific scope and responsibilities of each role. Compensation is determined based skills relevant to the position, education and/or training. We are committed to fair and equitable pay practices in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

About Sika AG

Sika AG is a Swiss specialty chemical company that produces and distributes systems and products for bonding, sealing, damping, reinforcing, and protecting in the building sector and motor vehicle industry. The company has operations in over 100 countries and is headquartered in Baar, Switzerland. Sika AG is a publicly traded company and is listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange. The company's products are used in a variety of applications, including concrete admixtures, specialty mortars, sealants and adhesives, damping and reinforcing materials, structural strengthening systems, industrial flooring, and roofing and waterproofing systems.
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