Product and Market Development Manager GCC

Knauf; Dubai; Hybrid; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global construction materials manufacturer is looking for a motivated individual to join their Aquapanel GCC Team. This role involves creating and managing a partner network for building products and driving activities for AQUAPANEL. Candidates should have a degree in Civil Engineering or Architecture and 3-5 years of sales experience in the construction industry, particularly drywall materials. The company offers a safety-focused work environment, flexibility with options for remote work, and a strong emphasis on personal growth.

Benefits

Safe work environment with unlimited working contract

Options for remote work

Career & personal development plans

International team & work environment

Inclusive and diverse work culture

Qualifications

• 3-5 years’ experience in selling with in-depth knowledge of the construction industry.
• Fluent in English and domestic language.
• Willingness to travel intensively.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage Partner network for building products.
• Drive AQUAPANEL presence and activities.
• Manage client relationships through all phases of the sales cycle.
• Conduct promotional presentations and provide account management.

Skills

Sales background with strong technical aptitude

Excellent communication and relationship-building skills

Customer focus with a solution-oriented approach

Team spirit and effective teamwork

Strong market awareness and business recognition

Education

University degree in Civil Engineering or Architecture

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 Knauf Aquapanel GCC 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 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.

What you’ll be doing:

• Create and manage Partner network for building products (dealer / installer).
• Establish AQUAPANEL presence and drive activities.
• Responsible for new business development via prospecting, qualifying and closing.
• Creation of strategic marketing plan and realization of related marketing actions in cooperation with local partners / agencies.
• Manage client relationship through all phases of the sales cycle.
• Conducts one-on-one and group promotional presentations.
• Provide account management to an existing territory.
• Responsible for tracking customer information, forecasts and reports.
• Recruit and manage staff, including performance monitoring, and possibly mentoring and training.
• Responsible for coordination with the HQ for all technical, commercial, administrative and marketing assistance.

What we’d love for you to have:

• University degree in Civil Engineering or Architecture.
• 3-5 years’ experience in selling and in-depth knowledge of the construction industry; ideally in field of drywall construction material.
• Fluent in English and domestic language.
• Sales background with strong technical aptitude.
• Strong market awareness and business recognition in the construction sector.
• Commercial mindset and business acumen.
• Customer focus with a solution‑oriented approach.
• Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills.
• Team spirit and effective teamwork.
• Willingness to travel intensively.

We. You. Together

Aquapanel is a people‑centric organization, prioritizing the well‑being and satisfaction of our team members. We provide :

• 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

What happens next?

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