Business Development Manager

Knauf Australia; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Phone provided

Laptop provided

Vehicle provided

14 weeks Parental Leave (primary carer

Yearly Pay Review

Discounts on Health Insurance, Gym, QF

Job summary

Knauf Australia is seeking a Business Development Manager in Queensland. You will contribute to customer and segment plans, identify opportunities for value-added products, and manage existing customers to grow sales. The role requires travel and a hands-on approach to developing accounts within the region.

The position offers a competitive salary range, with super and incentives, and includes a company vehicle, phone, and laptop. Geebung-based, full-time, on-site role with growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Formal sales training highly regarded.
• Intermediate/Advanced proficiency with managing data in spreadsheets and CRM systems.
• Ability and willingness to travel.
• Must have Full Australian working rights (visa sponsorship not provided).
• Valid Driver's License and Police Check required.

Responsibilities

• Develop customer and segment plans to identify new opportunities for value-added products and services.
• Manage and maintain existing customers; expand sales to current base.
• Convert market leads on building approvals into profitable sales for Knauf.
• Monitor selling expenses and pricing to ensure profitability targets.
• Develop expertise through personal and technical training and project experience.
• Keep informed about competitor activity and report market trends.

Skills

Sales training

CRM systems

Spreadsheet data

Travel readiness

Education

Business degree

Job description

About You

• Located in or near Geebung.
• Prior experience within a manufacturing/building products/construction materials industry is preferred however not essential
• Formal sales training highly regarded
• Intermediate/Advanced proficiency with managing data in spreadsheets and CRM systems
• Ability and willingness to travel
• Ability to work from the Geebung full time – This is not a Work from Home Role

What you will need to join us

• Full andUnrestricted Australian working rights - We do not offer visa sponsorship
• Valid Police Check
• Tertiary qualifications in relevant fields (Business)
• Valid Driver's License
• Successful completion of pre-employment medical

Why you will LOVE working at Knauf Australia!

• $80,000 - $120,000 annual salary + super + incentive
• Phone, Laptop, vehicle provided
• 14 weeks Parental Leave (primary carer)
• Yearly Pay Review
• Access to discounts on Health Insurance, Gym Memberships, Qantas lounge, Novated leasing and trade discounts
• Career Development and Training opportunities
• Free onsite parking

About the Role

As a Business Development Manager, you will have the responsibility contributing to the development of customer and segment plans, identifying new opportunities for value added products and services through account plan management and to manage and maintain existing customers; identify opportunities for increasing sales to the existing customer base and analyse trends and future market needs

Some tasks as part of this role include:

• Undertake sales activities within segment/region to achieve budgeted targets and take corrective action as required
• Conversion of market leads on building approvals into profitable sales to Knauf
• Monitor selling expenses and pricing to ensure profitability targets are achieved
• Manage and maintain existing customers; identify opportunities for increasing sales to the existing customer base
• Proactively seek opportunities to develop expertise and capability through personal development training, technical training and project experience
• Maintain knowledge of competitor activity and product and report market trends and changes to direct manager
• Resolve complaints in a timely manner and institute changes to reduce or eliminate reoccurrence

About Us

Knauf is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of modern insulation materials, gypsum wallboard systems, plasters and accessories, thermal insulation composite systems, floor screed, floor systems, and construction equipment and tools.

With more than 250 production facilities and sales organizations in over 90 countries, 40,000 employees worldwide. The Knauf Group is without doubt one of the big players on the market – in Europe, the USA, South America, Asia, Africa, and Australia.

Please note, applicants must have entitlements to work in Australia. As part of the recruitment process, police and medical checks for security clearance pertaining to specific job requirements will be conducted for successful applicants

We are committed to celebrating diversity and creating an inclusive environment. We encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures – including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the LGBTQI+ community and people living with disability. Please let our team know if we can adjust our recruitment process to support your accessibility needs.