Key Account Manager (KSA)-Knauf Exterior Systems - Knauf Aquapanel

Knauf stands for opportunity. We know that opportunity looks different to each person, and we are proud that we see opportunity in everyone. This exciting role within Knauf Aquapanel Team, in Saudi Arabia (KSA) could be the perfect next opportunity for you to build a unique career, in a values-led culture with a clear purpose of making tomorrow a home for all of us.

We are a global manufacturer of construction materials and within our Group, our 42,000 team members in 90 countries across 300 sites provide a huge opportunity for anyone with ambition and energy. We value everyone's contribution equally and we ask that you bring your whole self to work, to enrich the business further, as together we achieve more in a safe and inclusive environment.

Knauf GCC is proud to be part of the Knauf Group. We have heritage in Gypsum manufacturing and have big plans for the future. Our global reach in 96 countries continues to grow and we are looking for passionate, ambitious people to help us achieve our goals. We are all led by the same core values and believe in the powerful potential of large companies to have a positive impact on the world. We are now looking for another team member to join us in the Commercial Department as the Key Account Manager (KSA)- Knauf Exterior Systems, based in KSA.

Can you say yes

Do you treat your colleagues with respect

Do you always have the customer in mind

Do you act with future generations in mind

Do you have a proven track record of delivering results

Do you like to seek out opportunities to grow and develop

What you'll be doing:

Provide technical expertise and advice to new and existing customer bases in order to develop a close long-term relationship that ensures they continue/increase levels of business with KNAUF Exterior Systems.

Identify and make contact with potential customers engaged on target construction projects to secure specifications and contracts.

Produce designs, specifications and details for architects, designers and contractors to ensure that KNAUF Exterior Systems are specified.

If required, maintain a close contact with Knauf Marketing Department to ensure that a strong brand presence is continued within target market.

If requested, monitoring of on-site construction in collaboration with the contractor to provide advice and solutions to problems encountered.

If requested, negotiate project technical terms with sub-contractors.

Provide solutions to design problems to the customer base that fully comply with accepted standards and Industry codes of practice.

Provide representation and advice to professional bodies to further enhance Knauf's profile and influence industry issues to Knauf's benefit.

If necessary, provide technical assistance and training to the sales team to help them with particular customers and projects.

Provide market knowledge to loyal customers in order to increase their business and, thus, enhance our own business.

Research markets for ancillary products and make recommendations to support/ complete the KNAUF Exterior System (e.g. metal trims etc.)

What we'd love for you to have:

Technical education with construction related degree, ideally as Engineer or Architect.

Minimum 3-5 years working experiences and in-depth knowledge of the construction industry in sales or specification business.

Business recognition / Market awareness.

Sales experience enjoys dealing with people and a commercial aptitude.

Effective communication skills, with a strong proficiency in English - written and verbal; Arabic is a plus.

Valid KSA driving license is essential based on the nature of the position.

We are interested in you as a person, your attitude, behaviors, and values. As long as you have the willingness to learn anything you need for the role that you don't already have, we'd love to speak to you. If you have experience in the following areas this is an added advantage:

Creative mindset with a keen eye for details.

Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Learning agility.

Drive for results.

Ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply the appropriate sections of applicable laws, guidelines, regulations, and policies.