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Sika

Specialty chemicals for bonding, sealing, damping

Key Account - Chains and Specialty Stores

Account ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeGuatemala City, Guatemala

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Industrial Engineering, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or a related field.
  • At least 3 to 5 years of experience in consultative sales, key account management, or channel development.
  • Demonstrated experience managing key accounts for chains, professional distributors, or specialty stores.
  • A track record of meeting and exceeding sales and profitability targets.
  • Knowledge of strategic key account management.
  • Knowledge of distribution channel development and growth.
  • Ability to analyze sales and profitability and develop commercial plans by account.
  • Basic to intermediate knowledge of technical products such as construction materials or industrial solutions.
  • Proficiency with commercial management tools and customer relationship management software.
  • Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Excel and executive presentations.
  • Ability to negotiate and close commercial agreements.
  • Analytical ability and data-based decision-making.
  • Ability to manage long-term relationships and focus on customers.
  • Ability to provide effective communication and influence stakeholders at different levels.
  • Ability to plan and prioritize independently and take responsibility for results.
  • Availability to travel within the country.
  • A current driver's license, as applicable.

Responsibilities

  • Strategically manage and develop key accounts for professional distributors and specialty stores to ensure optimal business results.
  • Implement integrated strategies to drive channel growth and strengthen the brand's market position in the country.
  • Collaborate with the sales team to deliver high-impact training and identify business opportunities aligned with company objectives.
  • Meet and exceed sales and profitability targets, contributing directly to the company's financial performance.
  • Provide comprehensive technical and commercial support to key accounts to ensure customer satisfaction and foster long-term partnerships.
  • Develop and maintain strategic, long-term business relationships in the construction, industrial, and retail sectors to support sustained growth and market leadership.
  • Provide commercial and technical training to customers and internal teams.

Desired Qualifications

  • Additional training in strategic sales, negotiation, or key account management.
  • Previous experience in the construction, industrial, or specialized retail sectors.
  • Intermediate proficiency in English.

About the Company

Sika

Specialty chemicals for bonding, sealing, damping

Sika is a global specialty chemicals company that develops and manufactures systems and products for bonding, sealing, damping, reinforcing, and protection in construction and other industries. Its offerings include adhesives, sealants, damping materials, reinforcement solutions, and protective coatings that join, seal, reinforce, and protect surfaces in projects. It differentiates itself with a wide geographic footprint (103 countries and hundreds of factories) and a decentralized structure that lets regional management tailor solutions, while focusing on sustainability and ongoing product development. Sika’s goal is to help transform the construction and transportation sectors toward greater environmental sustainability by delivering reliable chemical systems and services that improve build quality, efficiency, and durability.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Baar, Switzerland
Founded
1910

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