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Sika

Specialty chemicals for bonding, sealing, damping

Distribution Manager

Business Development & PartnershipsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeDouala, CameroonNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A Bac +3/5 qualification in Commerce, Marketing, Distribution, Management, a technical field such as Civil Engineering, or equivalent.
  • At least 5 years of experience in distribution or business development in the industrial, construction and public works, or construction-products sector.
  • Confirmed experience managing multi-channel networks, including traditional and modern channels.
  • Good knowledge of distribution networks in Cameroon and Central Africa.
  • Proficiency in negotiation techniques and category management.
  • Knowledge of logistics channels and commercial management tools, including ERP, CRM, and advanced Excel.
  • Ability to analyze and manage commercial performance.
  • Ability to work under pressure in a dynamic industrial environment.

Responsibilities

  • Define, deploy, and monitor the distribution strategy across Pro-trade and Retail segments.
  • Identify and develop new distribution partners in high-potential areas.
  • Negotiate and formalize commercial agreements with distributors and modern retail chains.
  • Ensure product listing and optimal product presence in targeted points of sale.
  • Set sales targets and track their achievement by area and channel.
  • Analyze commercial performance, including sell-in and sell-out, market share, and profitability.
  • Propose and implement promotional or sales-support initiatives.
  • Monitor distributor inventory and anticipate shortages or overstock.
  • Organize and lead performance reviews with distributors.
  • Supervise field teams, including merchandisers, promoters, and sales representatives.
  • Provide product training and motivate the reseller network.
  • Ensure customer-service quality and distributor satisfaction.
  • Work closely with logistics to ensure delivery execution.
  • Monitor invoicing, customer credit balances, and order compliance.
  • Ensure compliance with commercial policies, pricing, and discounts.
  • Contribute to sales forecasts and supply plans.
  • Produce weekly and monthly activity reports.
  • Track key indicators, including revenue, margins, geographic coverage, and in-store visibility.
  • Monitor competitors and propose strategy adjustments.

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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