Business Development Manager, Adhesive Technologies - Commercial Transportation

Sika is a global specialty‑chemicals leader that develops and produces bonding, sealing, damping, reinforcing and protection systems for the building sector and industry. In the Business Development Manager, Adhesive Technologies, Commercial Transportation role you will be responsible for expanding Sika's Adhesive Technologies business within the commercial‑transportation market on a worldwide corporate level. Your everyday work will involve driving growth across transportation customer segments, especially in the Americas, Europe and the Off‑Highway Vehicles market. You will identify new opportunities through market analysis and direct customer engagement, build and maintain strong relationships with key accounts and industry partners, and shape growth initiatives together with regional and global teams. Supporting sales organisations in customer acquisition, leading strategic projects, tracking opportunities, fostering innovation, delivering training, assisting marketing activities and representing Sika at industry events are also part of the remit. The position requires a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Business Administration or a related discipline, combined with 5‑10 years of experience in Business Development, Key Account Management or Sales. You must possess extensive knowledge of adhesive technologies and a deep understanding of the commercial‑transportation industry, its market dynamics and customer requirements. A proven record of driving business growth, solid international business exposure (ideally the Americas/USA) and fluency in English are essential. Additional assets include strong commercial acumen paired with technical insight, excellent communication and stakeholder‑management abilities, an entrepreneurial mindset and strategic thinking. The role expects up to 30 % international travel. Sika offers salaries that match local market benchmarks and are aligned with the responsibilities of the position, underpinned by fair‑pay practices. What the role asks for: - Bachelor's/Master's in Engineering, Business Administration or related - 5‑10 years in Business Development, Key Account Management or Sales - Extensive knowledge of adhesive technologies - In‑depth knowledge of commercial‑transportation industry - Proven success driving business growth - International business experience - Fluent in English - Additional language skills (Spanish, German, French), nice‑to‑have