National Sales Manager, Distribution & Channel Management

Company Description

About Sika 

With more than 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 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 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. 

Job Description

Sika is searching for an experienced Director of Channel Marketing & Strategy to join our growing team.  In this non-selling role, the Director  is responsible for accelerating Sika Industry growth by building data-driven insights, structuring distribution strategy, enabling pipeline development, and improving visibility across the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build Market intelligence foundations.
• Develop top account penetration insights
• Improve sales visibility, and forecasting accuracy
• Define authorized distribution frameworks
• Align top distributors to growth plans
• Identify target accounts and link pipeline to structured initiatives
• Deliver visibility through tools & dashboards
• Improve CRM visibility 
• Lead internal workshops
• Establish monthly reporting cadence

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in B2B industrial sales, distribution, or channel management
• Proven success manageing multi-region distribution networks

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 workplace. In addition, Sika actively contributes to the community and promotes sustainability by giving back, minimizing environmental impact, and embracing social responsibility. 

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.