Specification Manager (Cyprus)

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 Team 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 40,000 team members in 96 countries across 300 plants 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 CYPRUS LTD. is proud to be part of the Knauf Group. We have a great heritage in building materials production and we have big plans for the future. Our global reach in more than 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 mate to join us in our Cyprus Headquarters as a Specification Manager.

Your core responsibilities include actions such as to initiate and maintain contact with architects, engineers, designers, industrial house manufacturers, main contractors and specialist sub-contractors and dealers,to positively influence the decisions regarding the specification of KNAUF Drywall- and Wet- Systems. Responsible for Cyprus market.

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 Drywall- and Wet- 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 Drywall- and Wet- Systems are specified.

• 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 Drywall- and Wet- Systems.

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:

• University degree in Engineering

• Experience in sales, ideally in construction industry

• Very good presentation skills and communication skills

• Independent and self - motivated personality

• Fluent English and Greek languages

We’ll provide:

• Compensation : According to qualifications

• Bonus

• Company car

• Mobile

• Private healthcare insurance

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 five working days.