Assistant Technical Manager

Company Description

With over 100 years of experience, Sika is a worldwide innovation and sustainability leader in the development and production of systems and products for commercial and residential construction, as well as the transportation, marine, automotive, and renewable energy manufacturing industries. 

Sika has offices in over 103 countries with over 400 manufacturing facilities and more than 33,000 employees worldwide. With annual sales of CHF 11.24 billion in 2023, our commitment to quality, innovation, and the environment as well as putting our customer’s needs first, encompasses why Sika is the global leader in our industries.

Job Description

The Assistant Technical Manager is responsible for the administrative support for the region regarding administrative assistance of the customer service and the technical department. This position reports to the Region Manager, New England.

The responsibilities include:

• Answer telephone calls and provide technical sales information to contractors, architects, engineers, consultants and owners
• Set-up and maintain project specific files, and locate information from files as needed
• Handle general and technical correspondence relating to specific projects
• Job site visits and field investigations as necessary
• Process customer orders into the ordering system SAP in a timely manner
• Maintenance and data entry of sales and distribution module of SAP as well as processing 3rd party purchase

Monitor SAP generated backorder lists, open billing lists

Qualifications

• Associates Degree
• 3+ years of related experience
• Some knowledge of roofing or construction experience is desired
• Professional Aptitude with good problem solving, analytical and interpersonal skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Computer literate (Windows Applications: Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Lotus Notes email); SAP and database knowledge strongly desired

Additional Information

Competitive Benefits: Health Insurance available day one, 401k with 5% company match, bonuses, year-end profit-sharing bonus, paid time off, and educational assistance. 
Meaningful Work: Sika products enhance our surroundings and the work every employee completes helps positively impact daily lives by making our world stronger, more durable, and more reliable – every day. 
Company Culture: Sika centers work culture around entrepreneurship where individuals have the power to make decisions, learn from mistakes, and define their career. 
Community Involvement: Sika Corporation takes active roles in our community and aims to support volunteer work and charitable endeavors across the United States through rebuilding and giving back.
Sustainability Initiatives: Sika is committed to sustainable development, reducing environmental impacts, and assuming social responsibility. The company supports energy efficient projects and implements numerous measures aimed to boost economic, social, and ecological sustainability. 

Sika Corporation is committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals that apply. As an equal opportunity employer Sika will consider all qualified applicants without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, or other protected characteristics.