Specification Manager (UAE & Oman)

Knauf; Dubai; On-site; AED 167,400 - 223,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

A competitive salary

Benefits

Job summary

Careers at UAE is seeking a Specification Manager for UAE & Oman to drive the specification pipeline and collaborate with architects. The role involves ensuring compliance with industry standards and building relationships with specifiers.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's in architecture or civil engineering, 5+ years in technical specification, and proven leadership skills. A competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture, civil engineering, or equivalent.
• At least 5 years of experience in technical specification or a related field.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Technical knowledge of the products and services offered by the company.
• Proficiency in using sales and customer relationship management tools.
• A proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets.

Responsibilities

• Developing and updating product specifications.
• Engaging with specifiers to leverage technical offerings.
• Reviewing and maintaining product specifications.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Conducting research on industry trends.
• Ensuring compliance with industry standards.
• Managing documentation related to specifications.
• Providing technical support to customers.

Skills

Strong communication

Negotiation skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Team management

Technical knowledge

Sales tools proficiency

Meeting sales targets

Education

Bachelor’s degree in architecture, civil engineering

Tools

Sales and customer relationship management tools

Job description

Specification Manager (UAE & Oman)

The Specification Manager plays a crucial role in driving the specification pipeline, developing architects, and leading country-specific initiatives within the company.

Responsibilities

• Developing and updating product specifications across the company's portfolio, ensuring alignment with customer requirements, industry standards, and regulatory guidelines.
• Engaging with and building relationships with specifiers to leverage technical and service offerings.
• Reviewing, approving, and maintaining the accuracy and completeness of product specifications.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams—product development, engineering, marketing, regulatory—to ensure stakeholder requirements are met.
• Conducting research and analysis on industry trends, customer needs, and regulatory guidelines to keep specifications current.
• Ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulatory guidelines, securing necessary certifications and approvals.
• Managing documentation related to product specifications, maintaining records, and ensuring currency.
• Providing technical support to internal teams and external customers, ensuring clear understanding of specifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture, civil engineering, or equivalent.
• At least 5 years of experience in technical specification or a related field.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Technical knowledge of the products and services offered by the company.
• Proficiency in using sales and customer relationship management tools.
• A proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets.

Benefits

• A competitive salary
• Benefits