Knauf Australia

Key Account Manager – Knauf Exterior Systems

Knauf Australia

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Saudi Arabia

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About the role

  • 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.)

Requirements

  • 3-5 years experience in the construction industry, ideally in sales or specification.
  • Technical degree in a construction-related field (Engineering or Architecture).
  • Based in KSA, with a valid KSA driving license.
  • Strong proficiency in English; Arabic is a plus.
  • Effective communication skills and the ability to build relationships across the construction value chain.
  • Solid market awareness within the KSA construction sector.
  • A problem-solving mindset and comfort with technical topics
Benefits
  • Safety: Safe work environment with unlimited working contract
  • Flexibility: Options for remote work
  • Growth: Career & personal development plans
  • Global Reach: International team & work environment
  • Equal opportunity: Inclusive and diverse work culture
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Hard Skills & Tools
designspecificationstechnical expertiseconstruction standardsproblem-solvingtechnical assistancemarket researchcontract negotiationproject managementcustomer relationship management
Soft Skills
effective communicationrelationship buildingteam collaborationcustomer servicenegotiationadaptabilitymarket awarenesstraininginfluenceproblem-solving mindset
Certifications
technical degree in Engineeringtechnical degree in Architecturevalid KSA driving license