Technical Sales Representative/Engineer - Shotcrete Tunnel & Mining (Western Canada)

Sika Canada, a subsidiary of the Sika Group, is a leader in the development and manufacture of specialty chemicals. In the field of construction, the company operates in markets such as concrete repair, maintenance, and protection, building finishing, shotcrete, tunnelling & mining, roofing, concrete admixtures, and flooring. It also serves the manufacturing industry (automotive, transportation equipment, etc.) with bonding and sealing, assembly and damping solutions specifically developed for these markets.

Sika Canada has operations in Quebec, Ontario, Alberta, and British Columbia and employs more than 650 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 Western Canada 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 Western Canada region.

What's in it for you?

• The opportunity to be a part of a strong, evolving team.
• Being part of a large, growing, safety-minded organization gives you a chance to grow with us - there are plenty of opportunities for growth both nationally and internationally with Sika.
• Training and development offerings to support career growth.
• An organization devoted to new ideas and input from our employees.
• Group benefits and pension plan programs.
• $1,000 Employee referral program, employee recognition programs, tuition reimbursement program and fun company events.
• Paid time off and additional week off between Christmas and New Year!!

POSITION OVERVIEW

Technical Sales Representatives/Engineers will be responsible for the sales and marketing of our full line of cementitious products and equipment for the STM Business Unit. The employee should represent the best interests of Sika when dealing with consulting engineers, distributors and contractors.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Market our full line of products in the BU to the engineering communities for the purpose of developing specifications, to contractors, as well as distributors.
• Provide on-site technical support on projects for our line of products
• Perform sales activities in a designated territory to increase market share and drive top line sales performance.
• Recommend sales forecast, discount targets and budgeted expenditures
• Visit shotcrete crews providing the following service; monitoring material performance,training, provide suggestions on dust and rebound levels reduction, explain proper equipment maintenance and operating procedures
• Participate and complete RFQs/tenders when specifying our products.
• Conduct “lunch and learns” and other seminars or presentations for distributors, contractors and engineering companies.
• Participate in sales meetings when required.
• Assist technical staff with any on-site problems.
• Perform field testing and complete detailed results reporting
• Complete monthly sales activity reports
• Responding to specific customer complaints.
• Develop trust and rapport with the end users of our material and equipment
• Participate in trade shows in various markets
• Take an active role in industry associations

• Civil Engineering Degree or Equivalent Experience
• Strong interpersonal and presentation skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills (English and/or French, region-dependent)
• Ability to work within a team environment
• Excellent organizational skills
• Highly analytical
• Self-starter and ability to work unsupervised

WORKING CONDITIONS/ PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• All required safety training including WHMIS, confined space, working at heights
• Knowledge and training to physically apply shotcrete with associated equipment
• Ability to lift up to or exceeding 20KG
• Uniform provided and follow industry standards for PPE relating to mine site or construction site
• Much time spent underground in varying temperatures
• May be required to travel and spend time in remote areas

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.

• Join the family of Sika AG, with over 33,200 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 surprisingly flat hierarchy with direct decision-making processes and decentralized organizational units.
• We firmly believe that the diversity of our workforce is a key contributing factor to our success story.

Sika 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.