We are looking for candidates with 1 to 3 years experience in Building Material/Construction Chemical/Paint Industry. Bachelors in Civil Engineering + Masters in Construction Management.

This is 18 month Traineeship Program with Regional Level exposure. Subjective to performance, Trainee will be confirmed as Full Time employment with Sika post completion of Training.

Title: Management Trainee- Target Market Management

Location: Nerul, Navi Mumbai

Mentor: Director Target Market & Product Management

About the Programme

Kick-start your career through our structured 18-month Management Trainee Programme, designed to develop high-potential talent into future professionals and leaders within our organization.

The programme offers an accelerated learning journey that combines structured on-the-job training, formal learning, mentoring, coaching, and project-based assignments. Throughout the programme, you will progressively build technical expertise, business acumen, and leadership capabilities while gaining valuable hands-on experience in your chosen function.

As a Management Trainee, you will be assigned to a sponsoring department and follow a structured learning journey tailored to your function. While developing specialized knowledge within your department, you will also participate in company-wide learning initiatives, cross-functional exposure, and programme milestones that support your overall professional growth.

The programme consists of three developmental phases, each with clearly defined learning objectives, competency milestones, and performance reviews to ensure continuous growth throughout your journey.

Throughout the programme, you will receive guidance and coaching from experienced mentors and leaders who are committed to supporting your development and helping you succeed.

If you are passionate about learning, enjoy solving complex challenges, and aspire to build a rewarding career in a dynamic multinational environment, we invite you to begin your journey with us.

About the Department The Target Market Management Department plays a strategic role in translating market opportunities into focused business growth for Sika India.



The department is responsible for understanding target segments, identifying growth opportunities, developing market strategies, supporting product positioning, driving segment initiatives, and enabling stronger specification-led and project-led sales outcomes.

As a Management Trainee in Target Market Management, you will gain exposure to market analysis, segment planning, product portfolio understanding, customer and influencer mapping, project opportunity tracking, and cross-functional collaboration with sales, specification, product management, technical services, marketing, and operations. This is an exciting function for trainees who want to build strong commercial acumen, strategic thinking, and a deep understanding of how market insights are converted into business growth.

Key Responsibilities

Programme Responsibilities

As a Management Trainee, you will:

- Complete all learning milestones and development activities throughout the programme.
- Participate actively in training programmes, workshops, coaching sessions, and other learning opportunities.
- Learn and apply company policies, business processes, systems, and best practices.
- Support departmental operations and contribute to assigned projects and business initiatives.
- Conduct research, analyse information, and prepare reports, presentations, or recommendations where appropriate.
- Collaborate with colleagues across different functions to support business objectives.
- Demonstrate initiative, accountability, professionalism, and a continuous learning mindset.
- Build strong working relationships with mentors, managers, and stakeholders.
- Comply with company policies, procedures, and health, safety, quality, and compliance standards.
- Successfully complete programme assessments and performance reviews.





Department-Specific Responsibilities As a Management Trainee in Target Market Management, you will support the department in market intelligence, target market development, product positioning, project chance analysis, and cross-functional business initiatives.

- Support preparation of target market plans, segment strategies, and business development initiatives.
- Conduct market research, competitor benchmarking, and analysis of trends, applications, and customer needs across priority segments.
- Assist in market sizing, opportunity mapping, and project pipeline analysis for selected target markets.
- Prepare dashboards, reports, presentations, and management review inputs related to target market performance and initiatives.
- Coordinate with sales, specification, product management, technical services, marketing, and operations to support segment growth actions.
- Support product positioning, value proposition development, launch support, and promotion of key solutions for selected applications.
- Participate in customer, consultant, applicator, contractor, and project-related engagements to understand market requirements and business opportunities.
- Track and analyze sales data, product performance, project leads, and conversion trends to support decision-making.
- Contribute to training content, internal communication, case studies, and knowledge-sharing material for target market initiatives.
- Support special projects, strategic initiatives, and other assignments given by the department mentor or manager.

Qualifications

- Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering with Masters in Construction Management.
- Candidates with up to two (2) years of relevant working experience are encouraged to apply.
- Strong academic achievements and active involvement in extracurricular activities will be an added advantage.
- Good analytical and critical thinking skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).
- Willingness to travel or undertake cross-functional assignments where required.

📌 Management Trainee - Target Market Management (Navi Mumbai)
🏢 Sika
📍 Navi Mumbai