Sales Coordinator

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 103 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 33,000 employees, the company generated sales of CHF 11.20 billion in 2025.

Role Purpose

The Sales Coordinator provides professional administrative, coordination, and documentation support to the Sales organization. The role ensures effective handling of tenders and projects, timely internal coordination with sales and technical teams, accurate tracking of opportunities, and structured management of technical and project documentation in line with Sika standards and processes.

Key Responsibilities

Tender & Opportunity Coordination

• Receive, register, and coordinate tender inquiries and projects in hand in accordance with internal processes.
• Distribute inquiries to the relevant Target Market Managers, Vertical Market Managers, Sales Managers, or Business Development Managers.
• Coordinate internal follow-up to ensure timely preparation and submission of commercial and technical offers.
• Track tenders and opportunities from tender stage through award, maintain updated records, and regularly communicate status to sales stakeholders.
• Ensure timely notification to the responsible sales teams upon project award and support proper internal handover.

Sales & Technical Documentation Support

• Prepare, coordinate, and maintain sales and technical documentation, including:
  • Compliance statements
  • Product comparison and equivalency documents
  • Technical letters, clarifications, and supporting documentation
• Ensure documentation accuracy and alignment with approved Sika systems, product data, and specifications.

Material Submittals Coordination

• Support the review and coordination of material submittals to ensure compliance with:
  • Consultant and contractor requirements
  • Project specifications and approval criteria
• Coordinate internally to address comments and resubmission requirements.
• Maintain structured records of approved material submittals for reference, reporting, and future project support.

Project Reference Management

• Maintain and regularly update the project reference database, including awarded and landmark projects across all technologies.
• Ensure project data is accurate, complete, and available for sales, marketing, and management reporting purposes.

Interfaces

• Sales & Business Development Teams
• Target Market & Vertical Market Management
• Technical & Specification Teams
• Marketing & Documentation Functions

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, or a related discipline
• Experience in a project-driven sales environment, preferably within construction or building materials
• Good understanding of tendering processes and documentation management
• Strong organizational and coordination skills with high attention to detail
• Proficient in MS Office applications; experience with Salesforce is an advantage

Competencies

• Customer and service orientation
• Structured and detail-focused working style
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Effective communication and stakeholder coordination
• Team-oriented and process-driven mindset

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.