Deputy Sales Manager
About the job
- A Bachelor of Engineering degree in Civil Engineering is required.
- At least 5 years of experience in admixtures is required.
- Pursue sales leads and achieve personal sales objectives for assigned products 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 generate 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 appropriate 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 demonstrate safe behavior while driving and at project sites and offices, for personal and others' safety.
About the company
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
- Sika raised 2026 local-currency growth guidance to 3%-6% after stronger market-share gains.
- June 2026's Belgium plant expands admixtures capacity and shortens Benelux delivery times.
- AI and e-commerce lifted platform revenue 2%, while Fast Forward targets CHF 150-200 million through 2028.
What critics are saying
- China construction weakness and FX noise pressured first-half 2026 reported sales and margins.
- The €1 billion hybrid bond adds financing complexity ahead of bolt-on acquisitions.
- Rivals in adhesives and admixtures can commoditize volumes, eroding Sika's pricing power fast.
What makes Sika unique
- Sika's 103-country footprint and 400 factories lock in local service and distribution depth.
- Fast Forward reached 70% of its cost target, proving disciplined operational execution.
- Its adhesives, sealants, and admixtures span construction and industrial applications, broadening demand exposure.
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21%Sika acquires Azpects in Great Britain. Acquisition: Sika acquires Azpects in Great Britain. The group produces, among other things, polymeric paving joint mortar. Financial details of the acquisition are not known. Updated 3 hours ago Sika acquires the British Azpects Group and thereby expands its landscaping business. Azpects manufactures polymeric paving joint mortars and complementary products for patios, paths and driveways. With the acquisition, the company aims to leverage cross-selling opportunities and expand its sales channels in Great Britain, according to a statement on Friday. Sika also expects benefits in production and logistics. The group did not provide any information on the purchase price. It was one of several smaller acquisitions per year that are part of Sika's strategy, a spokesperson said in response to an inquiry by the AWP news agency. Azpects was founded in 2009 in Ipswich, a town in eastern England. According to its business report, the company generated revenue of £16.5 million in the financial year ended June 30, 2025 and employed 38 people. Stock alert. From ABB to Züblin - receive an email immediately when a new article about the company of your choice appears.
SIKA acquires AZPECTS in THE UK, strengthening its position in an innovative growth segment. October 09, 2026 01:00 ET | Source: Sika AG Sika has acquired Azpects Group, a leading UK manufacturer of polymeric sands for the landscaping sector. The acquisition strengthens Sika's position in this fast-growing segment and creates attractive cross-selling opportunities through highly complementary product portfolios and distribution channels. In addition, the acquisition will deliver substantial manufacturing and logistics benefits. Azpects is a highly profitable, rapidly growing business with a leading position in the landscaping sector. The company manufactures and distributes a comprehensive range of easy-to-use polymeric paving joint compounds and complementary landscaping products for the construction and maintenance of patios, pathways, and driveways. Azpects serves a broad and loyal customer base through established trade distribution channels that reach landscaping contractors across the UK. KEY BENEFITS OF THE AZPECTS ACQUISITION * Cross-selling Opportunities: Azpects' strong position in landscaping solutions sold through trade channels is highly complementary to Sika's broader product portfolio and extensive distribution network across the UK. The combined business will offer a wider range of products through more channels and further strengthen Sika's position as a key supplier to major building materials distributors. * Manufacturing and Logistics Efficiencies: Azpects' manufacturing facility provides opportunities to grow and optimize Sika's UK production footprint. The combination is expected to generate significant cost synergies in both manufacturing and logistics. * Platform for Growth: The landscaping market continues to shift from traditional sand and cement products toward innovative polymeric jointing compounds, creating attractive long-term growth opportunities. Azpects' broad product portfolio, strong brand and established customer relationships provide an excellent platform to support future growth in this attractive market segment. Christoph Ganz, Regional Manager EMEA: "With our well-established distribution network, we can bring Azpects' innovative product range into new channels and customer segments. Azpects portfolio provides an important addition to our existing offering and further strengthens our position as a key supplier to our customers. The great cross-selling opportunities and efficiency gains will support continued growth and profitability of Sika UK. We warmly welcome the Azpects team to our Sika family and look forward to a successful future together." SIKA CORPORATE PROFILE Sika is a specialty chemicals company with a globally leading position in the development and production of systems and products for bonding, sealing, damping, reinforcing, and protection in the building sector and industry. Sika has subsidiaries in 102 countries around the world, produces in over 400 factories, and develops innovative technologies for customers worldwide. In doing so, it plays a crucial role in enabling the transformation of the construction and transportation industries toward greater environmental compatibility. More than 33,000 employees generated CHF 11.20 billion in sales in 2025. CONTACT Dominik Slappnig Corporate Communications and Investor Relations +41 58 436 68 21 [email protected] The media release can be downloaded from the following link: Media Release
Sika CEO at Investor Day: "AI helps us know what we know" Subscription Sika CEO at Investor Day "AI helps us know what we know" Sika's Fast Forward restructuring program is showing results. AI is also expected to help speed up the market launch of new products. Published today at 10:36 a.m. * Sika's Fast Forward restructuring program has already achieved 70% of its cost-reduction target. * After the closure of plants, China is increasingly becoming an export hub for the Asia/Pacific region. * According to Sika, AI integration into the e-commerce platform increases revenue on the platform by 2%.
Sika AG hosted an investor day at its largest adhesive factory in Duedingen, Switzerland. The event featured presentations on group-wide growth initiatives, with particular focus on adhesive systems technology. CEO Thomas Hasler highlighted adhesives and sealants as a key competitive strength offering growth opportunities. The company aims to double sales of recently acquired Akkim within five years. Sika provided updates on its Fast Forward programme, which remains on track to deliver CHF 80 million in benefits in 2026 and drive profit uplift of CHF 150 to CHF 200 million through 2028. The programme supports the company's digital transformation and market share growth. The Swiss specialty chemicals company operates subsidiaries in 103 countries with over 400 factories. In 2025, Sika's 33,700 employees generated annual sales of CHF 11.20 billion.
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