JOB TITLE: Deputy Manager - Specification, Chennai
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 India 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 41,500 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.
Knauf India is proud to be part of the Knauf Group. We have a 15+ year heritage in GYPSUM boards manufacturing and have big plans for the future. Our global reach in 90 countries continues to grow and we are looking for passionate, ambitious people to help us achieve our goals. We are all led by the same core values and believe in the powerful potential of large companies to have a positive impact on the world. We are now looking for another team mate to join us in Chennai as Deputy Manager - Specification.
Can you say ‘yes’?
Do you treat your colleagues with respect?
Do you always have the customer in mind?
Do you act with future generations in mind?
Do you like to seek out opportunities to grow and develop?
Do you have a proven track record of delivering results?
Candidate will be responsible for managing and growing business in mentioned geography through Architects, Builders & Consultants.
What you’ll be doing:
- Identify, Educate & Follow up with key Stakeholders like Architects, PMC, Consultants & Clients and the projects being done by them.
- Offer optimal solutions w.r.t performance parameters such as Acoustics, Fire Rating and Thermal Insulation through Drywalls and Ceilings.
- Work towards becoming the preferred Solution Provider.
- Explore the project needs & Offer Technical proposals/solutions in coordination with the Design Team.
- Get our solutions approved/specifed by the stakeholders & build a robust Projects Pipeline.
- Maintain & Grow the Relationship with all the stakeholders.
- Conducting In-House Seminars & Presentations to create awareness and acceptance in the specifier community.
- Keep strong hold on market dynamics in terms of competition moves/latest products/pricing strategies etc. and sound knowledge on Microsoft Tools (especially MS Excel).
- Ensure brand visibility at set of customers he/she is handling including in-shop small contractor’s meeting & Architects’ meets etc.
- Demonstrate strong sales acumen in terms of maximizing customer face time, customer centric orientation, channel management, contractor/builder management, negotiation skills, being a great cross-functional team player, communication skills and proactive approach.
What we’d love for you to have:
We are interested in you as a person: your attitude, behaviors and values. As long as you have the willingness to learn anything you need for the role that you don't already have, we'd love to speak to you. If you have experience in the following areas – this is an added advantage:
- 12+ years in retail/projects sales, preferably in Building materials or similar nature industries like Glass/ Paint/ Sanitary Ware etc.
We’ll provide:
A competitive salary
Benefits
What happens next?
We appreciate that your time is precious and applying for a new job can be a lengthy process - so we have committed to replying to your application within Seven working days.
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