Regional Sales Assistant

Company Description

With over 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 marine, automotive, and renewable energy manufacturing industries.  Sika has offices in over 100 countries with over 300 manufacturing facilities and more than 33,500 employees worldwide. With annual sales of 11.5+ billion dollars in 2022, our commitment to quality, innovation, and the environment as well as putting our customer’s needs first, encompasses why Sika is the global leader in our industries.  

Job Description

Provide a wide variety of administrative and clerical support to regional sales personnel.  Work is performed under the general supervision of the Region Manager and is responsible for assisting with sales orders, sales reporting, load planning, telephone coverage, office supplies, literature, mailings, regional events and other staff support. The regional sales assistant is the liaison between sales, credit, operations and logistics ultimately helping to insure good communication and product reaches the customer in a timely manner.

Qualifications

• 3+ years general office experience.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree is a plus, but not required.
• Must have good organization and interpersonal skills and effective oral and written communication skills.
• Must have a working knowledge of administrative policies and procedures, working knowledge of personal computer and various software applications including word processing and spreadsheet (experience in Microsoft Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel preferred).
• Must be able to organize and prioritize work assignments and handle multiple priorities and a variety of different administrative duties to support field sales personnel in a fast paced environment.
• Must be able to work independently efficiently and learn to adapt to new situations quickly.
• At least 1 year experience in SAP preferred, but not required.
• Proven ability to multi-task required.

Additional Information

Competitive Benefits: Health Insurance, 401k with company match, year-end profit-sharing bonus, paid time off, and paid holidays. 
Meaningful Work: Sika products enhance our surroundings and the work every employee completes helps positively impact daily lives by making our world stronger, more durable, and more reliable – every day.  
Company Culture: Sika centers work culture around entrepreneurship where individuals have the power to make decisions, learn from mistakes, and define their career.  

Community Involvement:  Sika takes active roles in our community and aims to support volunteer work and charitable endeavors across the United States through rebuilding and giving back.  
Sustainability Initiatives: Sika is committed to sustainable development, reducing environmental impacts, and assuming social responsibility. The company supports energy efficient projects and implements numerous measures aimed to boost economic, social, and ecological sustainability. 

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.