National Business Development Manager

The Regional Manager Marine Business Unit is responsible for driving profitable sales growth and market expansion across marine OEM aftermarket retail distribution and composite/resin channels within the assigned region. This role provides leadership for regional sales activities distribution management customer development and technical market enablement involving marine sealing bonding and resin technologies used in the assembly repair and maintenance of marine vessels.

The position plays a key role in developing strategic customer relationships expanding distribution and retail presence supporting technical sales initiatives and driving both top-line growth and bottom-line profitability for the Marine Business Unit.

Specific Responsibilities

• Drive profitable sales growth across Marine OEM aftermarket retail and distribution channels
• Develop and execute regional sales strategies aligned with Marine Business Unit objectives
• Manage and grow key distributor dealer retail and representative agency relationships
• Identify and develop new business opportunities involving marine adhesives sealants bonding systems and resin technologies
• Support technical sales activities including product demonstrations field evaluations troubleshooting and customer training
• Maintain strong relationships with boat builders repair facilities marine distributors and strategic accounts
• Monitor sales performance forecasting pipeline activity and market trends while initiating corrective actions where necessary
• Coordinate market intelligence regarding competitors pricing products and sales strategies
• Work closely with sales marketing technical customer service and operations teams to support growth initiatives
• Recruit develop train and motivate regional sales personnel rep agencies and channel partners
• Support promotional activities trade shows and customer engagement events within the marine industry
• Ensure CRM discipline territory management and accurate reporting of sales activities and opportunities

Qualifications :

• Bachelors degree in Business Marketing Engineering Marine Technology Chemistry or related field preferred
• Minimum 5 years of sales experience within Marine Industrial Retail Distribution Composites RV Automotive Aftermarket or related industries
• Strong knowledge of:
  • Marine sealing and bonding systems
  • Structural adhesives and polyurethane technologies
  • Epoxy polyester vinyl ester and polyurethane resin systems
  • Marine vessel assembly repair and composite applications
  • Marine industry specifications and repair standards
• Proven experience managing distributors dealer networks retail channels or regional sales territories
• Strong technical sales business development and consultative selling skills
• Excellent interpersonal negotiation oral and written communication skills
• Strong organizational planning and time management abilities with the capability to manage multiple priorities
• Excellent analytical and quantitative skills with strong business acumen
• Demonstrated track record of successful sales growth leadership innovation and customer relationship management
• Ability to travel regionally as required

Additional Information :

Perks & Benefits  

• 401k with Generous Company Match   

• Bonuses  

• Medical Dental and Vision Benefits  

• Paid Parental Leave 

• Life Insurance 

• Disability Insurance 

• Paid time off Paid holidays 

• Floating holidays Paid Volunteer Time 

• Wellness/Fitness Reimbursements  

• Education Assistance 

• Professional Development Opportunities  

• Employee Referral Program & More!  

Sika fosters a culture of entrepreneurship empowering each individual to make decisions learn from experiences and shape their own career path. The safety and well-being of employees are top priorities at Sika with a strong commitment to open communication and maintaining a safe addition Sika actively contributes to the community and promotes sustainability by giving back minimizing environmental impact and embracing social responsibility.

We offer competitive salaries aligned with local market benchmarks and the specific scope and responsibilites of each role.  Compensation is determined based on skills relevant to the position education and or training.  We are committed to fair and equitable pay practices in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.  

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.

We offer competitive salaries aligned with local market benchmarks and the specific scope and responsibilities of each role. Compensation is determined based skills relevant to the position education and/or training.  We are committed to fair and equitable pay practices in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

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.

We offer competitive salaries aligned with local market benchmarks and the specific scope and responsibilities of each role. Compensation is determined based skills relevant to the position education and/or training.  We are committed to fair and equitable pay practices in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

Remote Work :

Yes

Employment Type :

Full-time