Assistant Manager Sales.

Job Description

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 the Sales 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 now looking for another team member to join us in Sales Department as Assistant Manager Sales. This role focuses on maximizing sales by converting specifications into revenue, building strong customer relationships, and expanding market share through effective product knowledge and geographic growth. The position requires driving sales volume and value while ensuring adequate distribution and enhancing presence in new markets. What you’ll be doing: Drive the effectiveness of turning product specifications into closed sales, directly impacting revenue. Achieve significant market penetration and increase demand for company products, contributing to overall sales growth. Build and maintain strong, lasting relationships with Contractors, Design & Build architects, and end-customers to ensure loyalty and repeat business. Increase the company's market presence and competitive edge through successful specification strategies and execution. Develop and maintain in-depth product knowledge, enabling effective communication and persuasive presentations to specifiers. Successfully negotiate and close sales opportunities, accurately track project progress, and directly contribute to revenue targets. What we’d love for you to have: 4-7 years of proven experience converting product specifications into closed sales within the industry, with a strong history of collaboration with architects, designers, or engineers, contractors Sales experience in Building products / office automation / direct selling, Ability to coordinate and manage multiple projects simultaneously Required to be highly motivated team player to work very closely with Regional Sales Manager and regional team Experience using CRM software and other sales tools to manage leads and track progress. Bachelor’s Degree required, ideally in a technical discipline such as Architecture, Engineering (Mech.) Superior organizational skills, attention to detail and demonstrated ability to meet deadlines. 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. We’ll provide: A varied, interesting and challenging role in an innovative company. You will join a dynamic international team in a modern work environment with flexible working hours. We will provide extensive training, a competitive salary and an attractive range of company benefits. What happens next? We appreciate that your time is precious and applying for a new job can be a lengthy process - and we’ll get back to you ASAP. 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 Ceiling Solutions is proud to be part of the Knauf Group. With 10 manufacturing sites and a global presence in over 100 countries, we continue to grow and are looking for passionate, ambitious individuals 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. Knauf Ceiling Solutions is a market-leading brand formed through the union of world-renowned Armstrong Ceiling Solutions and Knauf AMF in 2019. Headquartered in Munich, Germany, and supported by a team of experts around the globe, we design and manufacture an unparalleled portfolio of multi-material ceiling and wall system solutions with a commitment to quality, creativity, sustainability, and collaboration. With dedicated high-profile ceiling professionals in over 99 markets and 10 state-of-the-art production facilities across Europe and Asia, we work passionately to ensure that you have the optimal solution for your architectural and performance requirements. Our mineral, metal, wood wool, and wood design materials offer the highest standards in acoustics, light reflectance, safety, durability, and hygiene to suit a variety of market segments. Whether you’re creating a space for work, play, healing, or growing, our global teams provide local expertise to facilitate your project and elevate your interiors.