Product Management Apprentice

About Sika is divided into Business Units and Target Markets, with this particular Business Unit incorporating Engineered Refurbishment and Flooring, consisting of 30 staff. Target Market Engineered Refurbishment is a leading supplier in the markets it supplies, including concrete repair and protection, chemical anchoring, engineering grouts, rigid bonding, structural strengthening and mortar admixtures. There are key initiatives to further expand our market share, which includes exciting product initiatives. Purpose of the Role This is an exciting opportunity to become part of an award-winning team and support the Product and Technical Teams across product and technical related activities, with a particular focus on ensuring customers, clients and colleagues are fully supported. Assisted by our EMEA colleagues, you will have the chance to develop your skills across a range of platforms and technologies. You will have ownership of some key projects to support the business strategy. What’s In it for You? The Opportunity:   There are several key areas this role will be instrumental in delivering in, including: Product Launches – identifying niches or requirements in the market, working with colleagues to implement or develop products to fulfil the gaps in market. Product Management – liaising with other internal departments to ensure stock requirements are met, documentation is kept up-to-date and resolving any product issues.  Product Training – support Product Manager and Technical Department with training colleagues, customers and prospective clients. The Support: Sika fosters trustful and respectful working relationships - welcoming ideas, contribution and encouraging ongoing development. Within this role you can look forward to working directly with the Product and Technical Managers, as well as the wider Teams across the U.K. and EMEA. This is a diverse role with the opportunity to work and learn alongside a local and global team of experts within a variety of functions where knowledge transfer is part of our everyday culture. The Skills: A significant commitment to professional and personal development from day one, including a comprehensive local product knowledge, with leadership development initiatives complimented by a global Sika Business School offering. We are keen to speak to candidates who are looking for a career in technical or product aspects, with a solid understanding of construction products and/or a scientific mind. A proven problem solver who is meticulous to detail will thrive in the role. An eagerness to learn and a thirst for knowledge will stand the successful candidate in good stead. The Future:   The opportunity to progress within a global company across a variety of business areas (e.g. Product, Technical, Sales, Marketing, etc.).