Garden Roof Technical Representative, Chicago, Illinois, United States, Sales, Chemicals Broad Function and Purpose of Position : The Technical Representative for the Garden Roof Department of Hydrotech will be responsible for providing technical assistance to customers and to the sales team. Specific Responsibilities: Provide Garden Roof technical support of varying types to customers and the sales team. This position involves some travel, particularly during the spring, summer and fall as vegetated roofs are actively being installed and serviced. Providing sales support, including calling on customers (architects, engineers, contractors and building owners) with the sales team for meetings and presentations as required. Assistance and leadership in numerous Garden Roof Department projects including (but not limited to) new vegetated roof plant investigations, plant nutrition and growing media dynamics. Provide guidance on green roof specific topics in territory such as wind design, stormwater calculations, details, and product quotes. Coordination with Hydrotech’s Garden Roof suppliers of plant material, growing media blends and related vegetated roof elements. Assistance in resolving Garden Roof related issues that occur with projects within the territory. Your expertise - Our strength Self-starter who is an active team player with good verbal, phone, presentation and written communication skills. 2 to 5 years of progressively increasing experience is desired. A Landscape Architecture, Horticulture, or similar degree with expertise in plant material. A background in construction or landscape operations would be an asset. Detail oriented and good with numbers, organized and enjoy being a part of a very fast-paced business environment in which multi-tasking is the daily norm. Computer skills needed include Microsoft Office package, concentrating on Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint. AutoCAD experience highly is desired. Going Beyond. Together. Competitive Benefits : Health Insurance, 401k with company match, year-end profit-sharing bonus, paid time off, and paid holidays. Meaningful Work: Sika products enhance our surroundings and the work every employee completes helps positively impact daily lives by making our world stronger, more durable, and more reliable – every day. Company Culture: Sika centers work culture around entrepreneurship where individuals have the power to make decisions, learn from mistakes, and define their career. Community Involvement: Sika takes active roles in our community and aims to support volunteer work and charitable endeavors across the United States through rebuilding and giving back. Sustainability Initiatives: Sika is committed to sustainable development, reducing environmental impacts, and assuming social responsibility. Sika Corporation is committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals that apply. As an equal opportunity employer Sika will consider all qualified applicants without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, or other protected characteristics. About Sika With more than 100 years of experience, Sika is a worldwide innovation and sustainability leader in the development and production of systems and products for commercial and residential construction, as well as the transportation, marine, automotive, and renewable energy manufacturing industries. Sika has offices in 103 countries with over 400 manufacturing facilities, and more than 33,000 employees worldwide. With annual sales of CHF 11.24 billion in 2023, our commitment to quality, innovation, and the environment as well as putting our customer’s needs first, encompasses why Sika is the global leader in our industries. J-18808-Ljbffr
