Company Description

Sika is a specialty chemicals company with a globally leading position in the development and production of systems and products for bonding, sealing, damping, reinforcing and protecting in the building sector and manufacturing industry. Sika has subsidiaries in 104 countries, manufactures in 400+ factories, and develops innovative technologies for customers around the world that facilitate the sustainable transformation of the construction and manufacturing industries. With more than 33,000 employees, the company generated annual sales of CHF 11,2 billion in 2023.

Sika In India

In India, the company started its operations in 1985 and was known as Qualcrete India Limited. In 1987, Qualcrete India Limited forged an alliance with Sika AG, Switzerland and was renamed as Sika Qualcrete Limited. In 2002, Sika AG, Switzerland acquired 100% stake in the company and since then the company has been rechristened as Sika India Pvt. Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of Sika AG.

Sika Automotive & Industry Business delivers innovative solutions to the world's leading manufacturers and service providers in automotive OEM, commercial vehicles, automotive aftermarket, marine vessels, renewable energy, sandwich panels, industrial equipment, HVAC, home and commercial appliances, modular building, facades and fenestration. Sika India services direct customers and distributors and stay close to them via the central sales & marketing office in Pune, and a pan India sales team presence.

Overview

Job Description

An inspired self-starter and able to drive sales growth. Ultimately, a top-notch sales executive should be able to build rapport with customers and close sales Promoting new products and any special deals. Advising customers about delivery schedules and after-sales service. Recording orders and sending details to the sales office. Giving feedback on sales trends.

Key Responsibilities

To fulfil and achieve distribution and sales objectives for key brands in the on-trade channel by successful implementation of sales strategies and plans
To ensure full compliance of sales, price management, promotion and merchandising

Distribution

To ensure distribution objectives for specific SKUs are achieved as per sales plan
Focus on driving sales in Hardware, Paints, Cement & Sanitary channels
To ensure a high standard of presence and merchandising for key products in the trade
To ensure target price levels for both trade and consumers are implemented

Promotions

Identify target outlets, negotiate and implement promotional activities at the highest possible standard
Feedback and evaluation of results for sales and marketing management's review

Control

To recommend appropriate level of credit and duration to trade accounts as per standard policies and procedures
To ensure collection through pro-active evaluation and management of receivables in order to achieve collection target as set by sales management

Trade Relationships

Develop and maintain amiable win-win relationship with the Distributors, Sub Distributors, PoS
Manage and improve performance of assigned trade accounts

Sales Management

To achieve the following core KPIs

Monthly sales target volume
Increase point of sales ( PoS )

Provide timely and accurate information for the updating of Salesforce.com
Evaluate outlet date, call targets and trade information on regular basis to drive improvement on sales efficiency

Qualifications

Graduate / MBA (Sales & Marketing) with professional experience of minimum 4+ years in relevant industry. Knowledge of Sales & Marketing mainly in Paints or adhesives or similar industries & retail channel is must.

Skills

Graduate in any stream / MBA Sales & marketing
4 + years of sales experience in FMCG companies, Building materials such as CC, Paint , Cement etc .
Experience Construction Chemicals would be preferred
Good in english & local language
Excellent interpersonal skills and an outgoing personality
Possess an analytical and logical thinking process
Disciplined approach to management of people and work
Computer skills - MS office & CRM
Ability to work under pressure to deliver target within tight deadlines
Creative problem solving
Strong team player

Assistant Manager Sales Marketing

Assistant | Deputy Sales Manager - Retail, Jaipur