European Sales Manager at Sika in Preston, England, United Kingdom

companyDescription At Incorez, a Sika company, we are proud to be part of a global organisation recognised for innovation, sustainability and performance in construction and industrial markets. Backed by Sika’s world‑class R&D, quality control and global project expertise, Incorez delivers specialist solutions that help customers build better, safer and more sustainably. European Sales Manager – Incorez (A Sika Company) Location: Europe (regular travel required) jobDescription An Exciting Leadership Opportunity You will own and deliver the European sales plan in line with agreed strategy and budget. Leading distributor partner performance and key account growth, you will ensure disciplined execution through strong pipeline management, forecasting and CRM best practice, while embedding One Sika behaviours across all commercial activity. Purpose of the Role As European Sales Manager, you will own and deliver the European sales plan in line with agreed strategy and budget. You will lead distributor partner performance selling chemical additives for polyurethane and epoxy products, grow key accounts, and ensure disciplined execution through strong pipeline management, forecasting and CRM best practice. The Opportunity: Joining Sika means stepping into a world of endless possibilities. Here's what you can look forward to: Leading and delivering the European sales plan with clear priorities, strong forecasting and disciplined execution Building and growing key customer relationships, unlocking new applications and profitable opportunities Strengthening and optimising distributor partnerships through joint planning and accountable performance Protecting margin and reputation through transparent negotiation and full compliance Working cross‑functionally to inspire high performance and deliver customer‑first outcomes Championing safe, ethical and sustainable ways of working The Rewards Await: We value our employees and offer a comprehensive rewards package, including: Holiday 25 days rising to 28 days with service, plus bank holidays Hybrid Working Core Hours 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 and Cycle to Work scheme Dedicated Service Awards for reaching key milestones Selected discounted Sika The Support You Deserve: At Sika, we believe in fostering collaborative and respectful working relationships. You'll have the opportunity to work alongside a diverse team of experts, both locally and globally, where knowledge sharing is encouraged and celebrated. qualifications The Skills You Bring: We're looking for candidates who are passionate and have; Proven success driving profitable B2B sales growth across multiple European markets Strong customer‑first mindset, translating needs into compelling value propositions Commercially disciplined in pricing, margin management and negotiation Confident managing pipeline and forecasts using CRM systems (e.g. Salesforce) Technically grounded (chemicals or technical B2B preferred), with the ability to influence across cultures and willingness to travel Technical and commercial experience in the coatings industry is especially preferred additionalInformation Why Join Incorez and Sika? At Sika, people are at the heart of our success. You’ll benefit from a collaborative European and global network, access to industry‑leading expertise, and structured development opportunities that enable you to make a real and lasting impact. Ready to Lead Growth Across Europe? If you are a commercially driven leader who thrives on building relationships, delivering results and shaping the future of a growing European business, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and be part of Sika. 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.