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Sika has subsidiaries in 101 countries around the world and manufactures in over 300 factories. Its more than 27,000 employees generated annual sales of CHF 9.3 billion in 2021.\n We’re looking for a Business Development Manager to join our UK Distribution - North East covering Northumberland, East & West Yorkshire.\nAbout the role\nWe are looking for a field salesperson to join our Nationals team,. The candidate will ideally live in and around the YO, TS, NE, SR & DL postcodes. The successful candidate will be responsible for all National account customers within the territory.\nThe team consists of 11 Business Development Managers and this role would suit an individual that is proactive, has strong relationship building skills, enthusiastic and a desire to succeed.\nPurpose of the Role\nTo maximise sales and profitability through the education, and relationship management of customers and potential customers within the Merchant Distribution Market.\nThe Opportunity:\nAchieving Sales and margin budget for the region.\nDevelop strategies to achieve company targets.\nGrowth of Market share across the National Accounts.\nMeasure for success by utilising the CRM system.\nPersonal Development through training.\nThe Rewards:\nYou will be rewarded with a competitive salary, and a sweep of great benefits. We pride ourselves on our total reward package:\nEV/PHEV Company Car Fleet or Car Cash Allowance\nBonus Scheme\nHoliday 25 days rising to 28 days with service, plus bank holidays.\nA company pension contribution of up to 10%\nPrivate healthcare for you, with option to add family.\nGroup life cover at 6x your annual salary\nGlobal Income Protection (PHI)\nEnhanced maternity and paternity pay\nStaff discount platform & Cycle to Work scheme.\nDedicated Service Awards for reaching key milestones.\nSelected discounted Sika products.\nThe Support:\nThe UK Distribution team is one of trust, honesty & respect, motivation and fun, being supportive, sharing our passion and collaborating.\n The Skills:\nStrong field sales experience within the construction industry.\nStrategic management of the area to maximise sales and profitability.\nAbility to develop strong customer relationships. Industry knowledge would be advantageous.\nMust be IT literate and have working knowledge of CRM systems.\nExcellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.\nSelf-motivated and results driven.\nA significant commitment to professional and personal development from day one, including comprehensive local product knowledge and leadership development initiatives complemented by a global Sika Business School offering.\nWhat we need from you? \nClean, current driving licence.\nMinimum of 2 years field sales experience.\nProven track record of delivering results.\nMust live in the area to be covered.\nMust be I.T Literate and have working knowledge of CRM systems.\nIndustry/competitor knowledge would be advantageous.\n The Future:\nPotential Career Routes: Key Account Management and Sales Management where possible\nThe opportunity to progress within a global company across a variety of business areas.\nCommitment towards Diversity\nWe welcome expressions of interest from all eligible applicants. The Construction Industry and the Sika salesforce remain disproportionately under-represented by women and we therefore particularly welcome applications from women interested in a sales career in the building supplies and materials industry. Accordingly, we aim to provide an enabling and inclusive working environment for all.\nWe 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. 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