Full-Time
Area Manager
Concrete
Updated on 9/4/2026
Sika
10,001+ employees
Specialty chemicals for bonding, sealing, damping
No salary listed
Guwahati, Assam, India
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- Pursue sales leads and achieve personal sales objectives for the assigned product range and territory, including complete collection of receivables.
- Develop and penetrate target markets in the assigned region.
- Support business development and customer management by identifying potential customers and providing updated market intelligence to the supervisor or team.
- Coordinate with customer service, supply chain, and logistics personnel.
- Assist with product promotion and product trials.
- Identify and attract new customers, including distributors, pursue new applications, and interact with process and product developers at potential customers to develop profitable future business.
- Continuously increase market intelligence, update customer and competitor data, and apply the overall sales process to meet or exceed sales targets.
- Negotiate and close customer deals or contracts and provide operational guidance and support to relevant functional departments to ensure implementation.
- Identify customer requirements and offer suitable solutions.
- Explore and appoint distributors and applicators as required to ensure smooth sales operations and market coverage.
- Provide accurate sales forecasts to support efficient planning of products and services.
- Consistently exhibit safe behavior while driving and at project sites and offices, for personal safety and the safety of others.
Sika is a global specialty chemicals producer that creates systems and products for bonding, sealing, damping, reinforcing, and protection used in the building sector and other industries. Its offerings include adhesives, sealants, damping materials, reinforcement solutions, and protective coatings that join materials, seal joints, damp vibrations, add strength, and protect surfaces through engineered chemical formulations. The company stands out through its wide geographic presence (103 countries and hundreds of factories) and a decentralized structure that lets regional teams tailor solutions to local needs, along with a strong emphasis on sustainability and practical product performance. Sika aims to help transform construction and transportation toward greater environmental sustainability by delivering reliable, specialized chemical systems that improve build quality, efficiency, durability, and overall performance.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Baar, Switzerland
Founded
1910
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- July 28, 2026 H1 sales rose 4% local currency, lifting full-year guidance.
- Sika opened Ham, Belgium, plus Bangladesh, Tanzania, and U.S. plants in 2026.
- August 19, 2026's €1 billion hybrid bond funds bolt-ons and refinancing.
What critics are saying
- Swiss-franc strength cut H1 2026 reported sales 1.5%, masking operating momentum.
- Construction demand remains muted, and Sika's 2026 EBITDA margin guide fell to 19%-19.5%.
- Bolt-on acquisitions can overload management and depress returns before 2027.
What makes Sika unique
- 103 countries and 400 factories give Sika local supply, service, and pricing power.
- Sika's bonding, sealing, and concrete-admixture platforms span construction, transport, and industrial applications.
- Fast Forward and new digital leadership centralize data while preserving regional execution.
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↑ 21%Sika successfully places EUR 1 billion hybrid capital bond. Sika, a globally leading specialty chemicals company, successfully placed an inaugural hybrid capital bond (fixed rate resettable subordinated debt) with a total amount of EUR 1 billion split into two EUR 500 million tranches. The hybrid bonds were placed into the European institutional fixed income investor base with Citigroup acting as Global Coordinator and BofA Securities, Citigroup, and UBS Investment Bank as active bookrunners. The new securities will be listed on the regulated market of Euronext Dublin. Lenz & Staehelin acted as Swiss counsel to Sika. The team was led by Patrick Schärli and included Kaan Saritas and Laura Wälchli (all Capital Markets). Published: 26 August 2026 * Team Patrick Schärli Capital Markets Kaan Saritas Capital Markets Laura Wälchli Capital Markets * Expertise Capital Markets
Sika has successfully placed a €1 billion hybrid capital bond, split into two €500 million tranches. The bonds were placed with European institutional fixed income investors, with Citigroup as Global Coordinator and BofA Securities, Citigroup, and UBS Investment Bank as active bookrunners. The first tranche is a 30NC5.75-year hybrid bond with a 4.375% annual coupon and first call date on 26 February 2032. The second is a 30NC8.75-year hybrid bond with a 4.875% annual coupon and first call date on 26 February 2035. The transaction is structured to receive 50% equity treatment at S&P and supports Sika's A- issuer rating. Net proceeds will be used for general corporate purposes, including financing bolt-on acquisitions and refinancing existing debt. The bonds will be listed on Euronext Dublin.
Sika reported 4% local currency revenue growth in the first half of the year, reaching CHF 5.59 billion in sales. The Swiss construction chemicals company achieved organic growth of 2.9% and an acquisition effect of 1.1%. Second-quarter performance showed acceleration, with local currency growth reaching 6.8% and organic growth hitting 5.7%. The material margin increased 60 basis points year on year to 55.7%. EBITDA reached CHF 1.06 billion with a 19% margin. Net profit stood at CHF 552.1 million, whilst operating free cash flow totalled CHF 139.6 million. Sika upgraded its full-year outlook, now expecting 3% to 6% sales growth in local currencies and an EBITDA margin of 19% to 19.5%. The company's Fast Forward programme remains on track to deliver CHF 80 million in savings for 2026.
Sika lifted its sales outlook, even as FX bit. Market-share gains helped the Swiss construction chemicals group raise its full-year local-currency growth range to 3%-6% while trimming its EBITDA margin view. about 1 hour ago - 2 mins What's going on here? Sika raised its full-year sales outlook after a stronger first half, even as the Swiss franc made reported revenue look weaker. What does this mean? Sika, a Swiss construction-chemicals maker whose additives help strengthen and waterproof buildings, said first-half sales slipped 1.5% to 5.59 billion Swiss francs. But that drop was mostly currency translation: in local currencies, sales grew 4%, beating the Visible Alpha consensus of 5.44 billion Swiss francs. That outperformance helped Sika lift its full-year local-currency sales-growth range to 3%-6% from 1%-4%, with CEO Thomas Hasler crediting market-share gains in a muted construction backdrop. The catch...
Sika names Laurie Hill VP of technical roofing/insulation. Hill will lead Sika's roofing and insulation technical teams after more than two decades with the company and its Rmax business unit. July 1, 2026 Sika Corp. has promoted Laurie Hill to vice president of technical roofing and insulation, effective July 1. Hill will report to Sebastien Godard, executive vice president of roofing. In the expanded role, she will oversee Sika's insulation technical team and roofing technical team, with a focus on collaboration and technical consistency across the company's building envelope products. Looking for a reprint of this article? From high-res PDFs to custom plaques, order your copy today! Roofing Contractor editor-compiled stories, staff reports and industry news releases. To submit news or for corrections, contact Tanja Kern, Strategic Content Editor, at [email protected]. JOIN TODAY to unlock your recommendations. Already have an account? Sign In