Area Technical Manager

We’re looking for a professional Team Player to join the continued success of the Northern Regional sales team

Field Based – Greater Manchester area

About Sika Roofing

Sika Roofing is a market leader manufacturer with an enviable track record both in the UK and across the globe.

Sika manufacture, design, innovate an extensive range of flat roofing systems – our brands Sarnafil, Sikaplan, Sikalastic and Sikashield are some of the most recognised throughout the globe for being the most durable, reliable and sustainable solutions available.

Purpose of the Role

This role is critical to driving our commercial success by accelerating business growth through strong relationships with contractors, alongside architects, surveyors, designers, and building owners. Reporting to the Regional Manager, you will play a key role in influencing specifications, converting opportunities on site, and delivering profitable projects. You will join a highly energised team of specialists and become part of the industry’s most professional and commercially focused technical sales teams.

What’s In it for You?

The Opportunity:  

To develop strong, trusted relationships with customers and contractors by providing commercially focused solutions, high-level specifications, and bespoke technical advice. Working closely with the regional team to deliver agreed sales targets through securing specifications, influencing project decisions, and converting opportunities on site to grow Sika’s presence within the roofing sector.

To actively develop and expand the contractor and customer base within the region, driving sustainable sales growth and increased market penetration by engaging with main contractors, roofing contractors, architects, surveyors, building owners, specifiers, and local authorities.

The Rewards:

You will be rewarded with a competitive salary, and array of great benefits. We pride ourselves on our total reward package:

• EV Company Car Fleet or Car Cash Allowance
• Bonus Scheme
• Holiday 25 days rising to 28 days with service, plus bank holidays
• A company pension contribution of up to 10%
• Private healthcare for you, with option to add family
• Group life cover at 6x your annual salary
• Global Income Protection (PHI)
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Staff discount platform & Cycle to Work scheme
• Dedicated Service Awards for reaching key milestones
• Selected discounted Sika products

The Support:

Regional Technical and Sales Teams with strong internal technical support along with dedicated Product Engineers, Site Support Engineers, Training Department, Marketing team and Human Resources.

The Future: 

Potential Career Routes: Senior Area Technical Manager, Key Account Management, Regional Management, other Sika Target Markets.

The opportunity to progress within a global company across a variety of business areas.

We have a strong team culture of integrity, belief and self-worth at the heart of everything we do – focusing on enjoying what we do and winning together.

Qualifications

The Skills

• Strong communication, problem-solving, negotiation, and relevant IT skills.
• Experience within the UK construction industry (roofing experience beneficial but not essential),
• Experience supporting specifications, influencing project decisions, and delivering CPD or technical presentations to a range of construction professionals.

A proven track record of delivering project-led sales within the construction industry.

A strong commitment to professional and personal development from day one, supported by comprehensive local training, product knowledge, and leadership development initiatives, complemented by the global Sika Business School.

What we need from you?

• A strong team player
• Full UK Driving Licence
• A high degree of professional standards
• A commitment to honesty and integrity
• Self-motivated with clear time-management skills

Commitment towards Diversity  

We 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.