Our goals - Your path

Position Title: Key Account Sales Trainee

Program Duration: 12 Months

Job Overview:

We are a global leader in the construction chemicals industry, committed to innovation, sustainability, and long-term growth. We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join our Key Account Sales Trainee Program—a structured 12-month training initiative designed to build foundational skills, offer real-world exposure, and prepare you for a future role as a Key Account Sales professional. This program combines hands-on experience with cross-functional learning in a dynamic and supportive environment, leading to a potential full-time role upon successful completion.

 

Key Responsibilities:

•Participate in a 12-month rotational training program with a primary focus on managing construction contractor accounts.

•Gain 3 months of hands-on technical experience by working closely with the Technical Service team on real construction sites.

•Rotate through the Specification team for 2 months to learn how to influence project design stages.

•Spend 1 month shadowing and supporting the Key Account Sales team to understand client engagement and sales strategies.

•Take on a 6-month assignment managing selected contractor accounts under the guidance of a Key Account Sales Manager.

•Receive structured performance evaluations and mentoring throughout the program.

•Undergo a final assessment at the end of the 12-month period to determine readiness for a full-time Key Account Sales role and confirm permanent employment.

Your expertise - Our strength

Qualifications:

•Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.

•Fresh graduates or candidates with up to 2 years of work experience are welcome.

•A minimum TOEIC score of 700.

•Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a positive attitude and growth mindset.

•Willingness to travel upcountry; must possess a valid driver’s license.

•Open to all genders.

Going Beyond. Together.

JOB COMPETENCIES:

  • Digital Savvy: Strong understanding of digital ecosystems, paid media channels, Ecommerce, and Martech tools.
  • Strategic Thinking: Ability to develop digital marketing planning aligned with business strategies.
  • Analytical Skills: Ability to interpret data, create performance reports, and deliver actionable insights.
  • Creativity and Innovation: Ability to design impactful campaigns and digital activations.
  • Communication and Collaboration: Strong interpersonal and communication skills for internal and external coordination.
  • Customer-Centric Mindset: Deep understanding of online consumer behavior and digital customer journeys.
  • Adaptability: Flexible and proactive in dynamic digital environments.

About Sika

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 industrial manufacturing. Sika has subsidiaries in 102 countries around the world and, in over 400 factories, produces innovative technologies for customers worldwide. In doing so, it plays a crucial role in enabling the transformation of the construction and transportation sector toward greater environmental compatibility. With more than 34,000 employees, the company generated sales of CHF 11.76 billion in 2024.