Specification Manager (m / f / d)

Knauf; Jeddah; Hybrid; SAR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global cement board manufacturer based in the Makkah Region is seeking an experienced professional for a role in engineering and market engagement. Responsibilities include providing design solutions, collaborating on construction projects, and supporting the sales team with training. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Engineering or Architecture, with 3-5 years of experience in relevant markets. This role offers opportunities for growth in a flexible work environment.

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 of experience in selling high-quality systems tendered by architects, planners, and general contractors.
• Specialized knowledge in a specific market or similar product types.
• Willingness to travel intensively with a valid driving license.
• Fluent in English and the domestic language.

Responsibilities

• Provide innovative solutions to design and feasibility challenges.
• Identify and engage potential customers on construction projects.
• Represent Knauf by providing advice to professional bodies.
• Create designs and specifications for architects and contractors.
• Monitor on-site construction and collaborate with contractors.
• Offer technical assistance and training to the local sales team.
• Build and maintain a robust project pipeline.
• Utilize systems like Stratos to build account plans.
• Assume additional tasks as instructed.

Skills

Problem-solving Expertise

Market Engagement

Industry Influence

Specification Development

On-site Collaboration

Training and Assistance

Pipeline Management

Account Planning

Adaptability

Education

University or College Degree in 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 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.

Knauf Aquapanel is the world’s leading & fastest-growing cement board production organization. From humble beginnings, we have evolved into a global flagship brand, making our mark in over 60 countries. Built on the foundation of research & innovation, we change the way the world builds.

Rooted in a commitment to people and the planet, our team of talented individuals is at the forefront of changing the way people build and making a real difference. Our journey is steered by our four core values - Menschlichkeit, Commitment, Partnership, and Entrepreneurship.

Join us in this transformative journey – be a part of something impactful.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

• Problem-solving Expertise : Provide innovative solutions to design and feasibility challenges that align with domestic market standards
• Market Engagement : Identify and engage potential customers on construction projects, securing specifications and contracts
• Industry Influence : Represent Knauf by providing advice to professional bodies, enhancing our profile, and influencing industry issues
• Specification Development : Create designs and specifications for architects, designers, and contractors, focusing on Knauf Exterior Wall Systems
• On-site Collaboration : Monitor on-site construction, collaborating with contractors to provide solutions to encountered problems
• Training and Assistance : Offer technical assistance and training to the local sales team, architects, and decision-makers
• Pipeline Management : Build and maintain a robust project pipeline, collaborating closely with the Marketing Department for brand presence
• Account Planning : Utilize systems like Stratos to build account plans, focusing on the right projects in terms of size, timing, and winning opportunities
• Adaptability : Assume additional tasks as instructed, showcasing flexibility and learning agility

KEY REQUIREMENTS

• Education : University or College Degree in Engineering or Architecture
• Experience : 3-5 years of experience in selling high-quality systems tendered by architects, planners, and general contractors
• Market Expertise : Specialized knowledge in a specific market or with similar product types
• Travel : Willingness to travel intensively, with a valid driving license
• Language : Fluent in English and the domestic language

WE. YOU. TOGETHER

• 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

ABOUT KNAUF AQUAPANEL

Founded in 2002 as a joint venture between Knauf and USG, Knauf Aquapanel is a leading manufacturer of cement board systems. We are committed to developing innovative building materials for various applications. The premium AQUAPANEL® brand is the preferred choice of architects, specifiers, and fabricators, offering significant performance benefits for all building types.