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About the Role
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.
Responsibilities
- 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.
- Support business development activities for Japanese automotive interior customers and related market segments.
- Develop an understanding of customer organizations, strategies, and business requirements.
- Assist in maintaining communication and collaboration between Japan, China, APAC, and global teams.
- Support customer visits, meetings, project discussions, and follow-up activities.
- Participate in market research, competitive analysis, and business opportunity assessments.
- Contribute to the preparation of business reports, presentations, and strategic planning materials.
- Support the development and execution of sales and key account strategies.
- Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Technical Service, R&D, and other functions to deliver customer solutions.
- Participate in regional projects, training programs, and international assignments as appropriate.
- Perform other duties assigned by the department mentor or manager.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in a relevant discipline.
- Business Level Japanese （Speaking / Writing / Listening ).
- Fresh graduates or 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).
- Knowledge of Power BI, SQL, data analytics tools, programming languages, or other digital platforms will be an added advantage where applicable.
- Willingness to travel or undertake cross-functional assignments where required.
- Business level about Japanese (N1 level, at least N2 level).
- Working experience in Japan.
Skills
- Technical expertise
- Business acumen
- Leadership capabilities
- Customer engagement
- Market development
- Strategic planning
- International business collaboration
- Analytical thinking
- Problem-solving
- Communication
- Interpersonal skills
- Teamwork
- Planning
- Time management
- Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)
- Power BI
- SQL
- Data analytics tools
- Programming languages
- Digital platforms
Location
- APAC
Work Type
- Temporary
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Up to two (2) years of relevant working experience
Education Level
- Bachelor's Degree
Salary/Compensations
- Competitive salary based on local market standards, job specifics, responsibilities, skills, education, training, and experience.
- Fair and equitable compensation system in compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
Benefits
- Structured 18-month development journey.
- Personalized functional learning roadmap.
- Dedicated mentoring and coaching from experienced leaders.
- Hands-on experience through meaningful business assignments.
- Cross-functional exposure and collaboration opportunities.
- Structured learning and leadership development programmes.
- Regular coaching, feedback, and career development discussions.
- Opportunities to build a rewarding career within the organization, subject to individual performance and business requirements.
About the Company
- 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.
- The company 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.