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JOB TITLE: Deputy Manager - Specification, Chennai
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 Knauf India 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 41,500 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 India is proud to be part of the Knauf Group. We have a 15+ year heritage in e.g. GYPSUM boards manufacturing and have big plans for the future. Our global reach in 90 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 mate to join us in Chennai as Deputy Manager - Specification.
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 like to seek out opportunities to grow and develop?
Do you have a proven track record of delivering results?
Candidate will be responsible for managing and growing business in mentioned geography through Architects, Builders & Consultants
What you’ll be doing:
- Identify, Educate & Follow up with key Stakeholders like Architects, PMC, Consultants & Clients and the projects being done by them.
- Offer optimal solutions w.r.t performance parameters such as Acoustics, Fire Rating and Thermal Insulation through Drywalls and Ceilings.
- Work towards becoming the preferred Solution Provider.
- Explore the project needs & Offer Technical proposals/solutions in coordination with the Design Team.
- Get our solutions approved / specified by the stakeholders & build a robust Projects Pipeline.
- Maintain & Grow the Relationship with all the stakeholders.
- Conducting In House Seminars & Presentations to create awareness and acceptance in the specifier community.
- Role will also demand keeping strong hold on market dynamics in terms of competition moves/ latest products/pricing strategies etc. and sound knowledge on Microsoft Tools (especially MS Excel).
- Candidate should have hands on experience in ensuring brand visibility at set of customers he/she is handling including in-shop small contractor’s meeting & Architects’ meets etc.
- Candidate is expected to demonstrate strong sales acumen in terms of maximizing customer face time, customer centric orientation, channel management, contractor/builder management, negotiation skills, being a great cross-functional team player, communication skills and proactive approach.
What we’d love for you to have:
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:
- 12+ years in retail/projects sales, preferably in Building materials or similar nature industries like Glass/ Paint/ Sanitary Ware etc.
We’ll provide:
• A competitive salary
• Benefits
What happens next?
We appreciate that your time is precious and applying for a new job can be a lengthy process - so we have committed to replying to your application within Seven working days.
- Department
- Sales, Marketing & Communication
- Locations
- Knauf India Private Limited
Knauf India Private Limited
Workplace & Culture
Knauf employees play a large part in the success of the company. Their performance, competence and motivation are based on the implementation of the Knauf values of entrepreneurial spirit, dedication, partnership and humanity in the course of their daily work. Individual performances make a contribution to our joint success as a team. This is the basis for further growth of the Knauf Group.
About Knauf MEASA
Knauf is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of modern insulation materials, drylining systems, plasters and accessories, thermal insulation composite systems, paints, floor screed, floor systems, and construction equipment and tools. With more than 300 production facilities and sales organisations in over 90 countries, 41,500 employees worldwide, and sales of 15.4 billion Euro (in 2021), the Knauf Group is without a doubt one of the big players in the market – in Europe, the USA, South America, Asia, Africa, and Australia.
Knauf Middle East, Africa & South Asia (MEASA) is one of Knauf Group's regions. The region comprises of Algeria, Cyprus, Egypt, Greece, India, Oman, Tanzania, Tunisia, Turkey and the United Arab Emirates. The Regional Head Office is located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Deputy Manager - Specification, Chennai
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