Assistant Manager – Specification – Mumbai, Knauf Aquapanel

JOB TITLE: Assistant Manager – Specification – Mumbai, 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 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 is proud to be part of the Knauf Group. We have a 15+ year heritage in GYPSUM 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 Mumbai as Assistant Manager - Specification, Knauf Aquapanel.

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?

Provide technical expertise and advice to prospects and customers to develop a close long-term relationship that ensures continued/increased levels of business with KNAUF gypsum fibre products for raised access and hollow floor application.

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 Statics of technical flooring solutions would fit more to our product range.
• 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:

• 6+ years experienced in selling / specifying high-quality systems/projects sales, preferably in Building materials or similar nature industries like Glass/ Paint/ Sanitary Ware
• Master’s Degree equivalent to MBA/PGDM.

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.

Founded in 1932, Knauf is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of construction materials for interior design, building insulation, and design ceilings.

Knauf entered the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia (MEASA) in 1997. Today, we are a leading player across the region, with operations spanning 15 countries and 19 state-of-the-art production facilities, driven forward by 2,000 high-performing professionals.

Headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, MEASA's reach extends across Algeria, Cyprus, Egypt, the GCC, Ghana, Greece, India, Iraq, Kenya, Morocco, Nigeria, Tanzania, Tunisia, and Turkey.

In MEASA, we offer the opportunity to be part of a global family of over 41,500 colleagues in 96 countries, who are dedicated to the same core values, and to a shared sense of purpose. We encourage all our people to shape their own career, with the freedom to stretch their skills and learn new ones.

Driven by an unwavering commitment to quality, innovation and sustainability, we are building more than just exceptional gypsum-based solutions — we’re shaping a future we can all be proud of.