Director Sales Excellence (m/f/d)

Knauf stands for opportunity. This exciting role offers you the ideal opportunity to begin and further develop an impressive career within a values-driven culture.

As a global building materials manufacturer with 42,500 employees in 90 countries, we offer diverse opportunities to ambitious talent. We value every contribution and are committed to creating a safe and inclusive work environment with the aim of developing sustainable solutions for a better future.

Knauf Digital GmbH is proud to be a part of the Knauf Group. With a long-standing tradition, and a growing international presence, we are seeking dedicated individuals to help us achieve our long-term vision.

Can you say ‘yes’?

• Is respectful and appreciative interaction within the team a given for you?
• Do you always put the customer at the center of your actions?
• Do you consider the future and upcoming generations in your actions?
• Do you strive for personal and professional growth?

What you'll do

• Lead a team of approximately 15 talented professionals, with occasional travel to support sales teams worldwide.
• Act as a strategic partner to senior stakeholders shaping our global strategy and roadmap for sales excellence in light of our group strategy.
• Globally drive change within sales by enabling regional and local sales leadership.
• Simplify and optimize sales processes in partnership with IT teams, ensuring user-friendly solutions for field teams.
• Integrate sales and marketing processes to leverage the full potential of the 'digital ecosystem'.
• Create impact by driving the global rollout of the integrated quotation process.

Who you are

• A seasoned B2B sales professional with several years of field sales experience, ideally in the construction materials industry or a related field.
• Proven track record in leading and developing high-performing teams, with a focus on results and talent development.
• Hands-on experience in designing and implementing sales processes using Salesforce.com (or similar platforms).
• Skilled in driving change management initiatives in international and diverse environments.
• Strategic and analytical thinker with the ability to deliver compelling presentations to C-suite stakeholders.
• A strong leader and communicator who thrives in large-scale transformation programs.

What we offer you

We all shape our lives individually. As an employer, we play a significant role in the daily life of our employees and aim to support them with various offerings. This includes, among other things:

• Security: Permanent employment contract in a stable, successful family-owned company.
• Flexibility: 30 days of vacation, special leave for certain occasions, a broad time window for flexible working, and weekly home office days.
• Fitness and health: Offers of active health promotion, company doctor, occupational health and safety, etc.
• Welcome approach: Individual onboarding days, company and team events.
• Career and professional development: Individual support and promotion for part-time studies, further education, and training.
• Benefits and vouchers: Discounts on well-known brands and reduced-price employee purchases.
• E-Bike leasing: Using tax advantages while promoting your own health.
• Relocation support: Assistance with international relocation.

Knauf as an employer

Knauf Digital GmbH is the innovation hub of the Knauf Group and is shaping the future of construction through digital solutions. With creative software developments and smart services, we optimize construction processes and create added value for our customers.

The Knauf Group is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment, and we make all personnel decisions across all areas of our company based on experience, skills, and integrity. We encourage applicants from all walks of life to apply for our positions, regardless of age, gender, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, origin, religion, and so forth.

Share our values and become part of the team to shape the future of Knauf together.