Roofing Business Support – Partner (12 month FTC)

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 automotive industry. 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 vehicle industries toward greater environmental compatibility. With more than 33,000 employees, the company generated sales of CHF 11.2 billion in 2023.

We’re looking for a Roofing Business Support - Partner to join our team.

Hybrid Role based in Preston or Welwyn Garden City.

Part Time (3 days a week) Fixed Term Contract

About Roofing

As industry leaders, we’re constantly creating and developing roofing technologies to ensure that we offer the best to our customers! These include Single Ply, Liquid Applied, and Reinforced Bituminous Membrane and Flat Roofing.

Purpose of the Role

We are seeking a fantastic Team Player to join the Roofing Business Support Team.

As a Team we are at the forefront of Web Leads received into Sika, and you will be confident and positive when triaging the enquiry prior to the details being passed to the Area Sales Manager.

Using Glenigan intelligence you will be proactive with information available through Salesforce ensuring that the Sales Team have the most up to date sales leads available. 

A key focus of the role is working with Third Party Quotes, and you will have a keen eye for detail.  You will also ensure Sales Dashboards and Reports are monitored and actioned as appropriate.

What’s In it for You?

The Opportunity: 

This role will be working within the busy and diverse Roofing Business Team.

Productivity, performance, and quality of service provided to the Roofing Business Unit through the below administrative functions:

• Pre-qualifying Roof Web Leads with a Courtesy Call, to obtain information to support Area Technical Managers to convert the Lead to an Opportunity.
• Analysing Glenigan intelligence to ensure we are reacting the Project information that is available within the Market.
• Generating third-party supplier quotes in a swift and efficient way.
• Managing billing block and deploying necessary resources to ensure clearance and resolve issues in a timely manner.
• Allocation of UK General website enquiries.
• Improve data quality by overseeing and analysing data on Salesforce, to improve forecasting and reduce administrative workload for other roles within Roofing business unit.
• All other ad hoc administrative tasks as requested by management.

The Rewards:

You will be rewarded with a competitive salary, and a sweep of great benefits. We pride ourselves on our total reward package:

• Holiday 25 days rising to 28 days with service, plus bank holidays
• Hybrid Working
• A company pension contribution of up to 10%
• Private healthcare for you, with option to add family
• Group life cover at 6x your annual salary
• Global Income Protection (PHI)
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Staff discount platform & Cycle to Work scheme
• Dedicated Service Awards for reaching key milestones
• Selected discounted Sika products

The Support:

As a market leader, Sika understands and recognises the contribution employees make to the success of our business. You will be supported by a dedicated team working collectively towards success and will be provided with all required tools and equipment, as well as continuous learning development opportunities for personal and professional growth.

The Skills:

We require someone who can work autonomously and be a fantastic Team player.  A person who has a can-do attitude and can multi-task, delegate and prioritise. Key functions of this role require attention to detail, the ability to develop and maintain professional interpersonal relationships with all relevant stakeholders.

A significant commitment to professional and personal development from day one, including a comprehensive local, product knowledge and leadership development initiatives complimented by a global Sika Business School offering.

The Future: 

Potential Career Routes:

The opportunity to progress within a global company across a variety of business areas.

What we need from you?

• Minimum of 3 years’ relevant experience within an administration role
• Confident and experienced in telephone communication
• Proficient use of SAP and Salesforce platforms and Microsoft Office Suite

Commitment towards Diversity

We welcome expressions of interest from all eligible applicants. The FM and Construction Industries remain disproportionately under-represented by women and disabled people. We therefore particularly welcome applications from candidates from these under-represented groups. Accordingly, we aim to provide an enabling and inclusive working environment for all.