Product Manager at Sika USA

Product Manager - Wall Coatings & Sealants

• This position can be based in Lyndhurst, NJ or Shakopee, MN

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 transportation, marine, automotive, and renewable energy manufacturing industries.

Sika has offices in over 103 countries with over 400 manufacturing facilities and more than 33,000 employees worldwide. With annual sales of CHF 11.24 billion in 2023, 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.

This position can be located in Lyndhurst, NJ or Shakopee, MN.

Job Description

The Product Manager for our Buildings & Parking business will have the responsibility of product management and marketing of Wall Coatings and Joint Sealants Products and Application Fields within the Commercial Construction Division.

Create, maintain, grow, and manage a Product Range that results in profitable and sustainable growth for Sika in its target markets.

Drive demand creation in the market via all marketing channels – sales team, social media, webinars and sales tools, training programs.

Project management of all innovation projects – meetings, use of agenda and minutes, use of SIP to support sound documentation and communication, effective milestone proposals, SIP Project Reporting, Risk Management and effectively communicating to the LET the milestones proposals and any deviations.

Conduct market research and analysis to determine the size and attractiveness of product markets and application fields. Understand Sika’s product market share vs competition, measure annually and make it grow. Develop sound Strategic Plans together with business management and implement them.

Fully responsible for the accuracy of all product literature (product data sheets, brochures, flyers, etc) and electronic media.

Responsible for all product packaging and labeling. Produce new or revitalized product and promotional packages.

Track major quality complaints for completion and proper corrective actions to ensure continuous improvement and ultimate superior customer satisfaction. Resolve all product claims expeditiously with a high level of communication and via effective negotiation strategies and tactics. Ensure a proper inspection process is followed to eliminate exposure to frivolous claims. Follow the claims process.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Business or Technical field of study

Min. 5 years experience in a Technical Marketing or Sales role

Sales experience extremely desirable

Min. 2 year site/field work in construction a plus

High level of communication skills

Must have excellent organization and interpersonal skills.

Additional Information

Competitive Benefits: Health Insurance available day one, 401k with 5% company match, bonuses, year-end profit-sharing bonus, paid time off, and educational assistance.

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 Corporation 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.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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.