International Traineeship Program - A&I - Key Account Manager UK

During the 12-month programme, you will build a strong foundation across sales, technology and market understanding, including: Learning our Industry product portfolio including flooring systems, adhesives, sealants and composite solutions. Gaining insight into Industrial market segments such as transportation, renewable energies and production line construction. Supporting Key Account Managers with customer management, proposals and project execution. Participating in customer meetings, technical demonstrations and solution presentations. Developing commercial skills including pricing, forecasting, CRM (Salesforce) and opportunity management. Working cross-functionally with product management, marketing, customer service and technical teams. Building a solid understanding of our go-to-market strategy and long-term business plans. After successful completion of the traineeship, you will relocate to the UK or Ireland and take on a Key Account Manager – Industry role, where you will: Manage and develop assigned key customer accounts within the Industrial market. Drive profitable growth across targeted segments. Develop and implement sales strategies aligned with annual and long-term business plans. Build strong relationships with key decision-makers, stakeholders and influencers. Promote and position innovative product technologies to increase value and profitability. Provide technical guidance, problem-solving support and product demonstrations. Maintain accurate customer and opportunity data in Salesforce to support forecasting and reporting.

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 industry. Sika has subsidiaries in 103 countries around the world, produces in over 400 factories, and develops innovative technologies for customers worldwide. In doing so, it plays a crucial role in enabling the transformation of the construction and transportation industries toward greater environmental compatibility. Approximately 33,000 employees generated CHF 11.20 billion in sales in 2025.

• Degree qualified in engineering, material science, chemistry or a related technical discipline

• First experience (internships, placements or graduate roles) in sales, technical support, engineering or industrial markets is an advantage

• Strong interest in industrial or technical sales environments

• Strong communication and presentation skills

• Commercial curiosity with the ability to learn technical products quickly

• Analytical mindset with good organisational skills

• Confident using IT tools; CRM experience is a plus

• Willingness to learn, adapt and take ownership

• Highly motivated, proactive and results-oriented

• Entrepreneurial mindset with a “hands-on” attitude

• Comfortable working independently and as part of an international team

• Open to international mobility (Switzerland → UK or Ireland)

• Customer-focused with strong relationship-building potential