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- Higher education preferred, preferably in Architecture, Technical Architecture, Civil Engineering, or similar.
- Training in Commercial Management
- Intermediate level of English (multinational company).
- At least 5-6 years of professional experience in a commercial role, preferably in the construction sector, although experience in related sectors will also be valued.
- A person accustomed to working in multinational companies, adapting to internal processes, with a good mix of a high degree of autonomy and teamwork.
- Residence in Barcelona or Valencia
- High availability to travel within the assigned region (Catalonia, Levante, and part of Andalusia).
- Opportunity for growth and development within the commercial department
- Competitive compensation package consisting of a fixed and variable annual salary
- Company vehicle
- Flexible compensation (voluntary)
- 100% remote work
We are looking for a Sales Executive to be responsible for the Catalonia - Levante (and part of Andalusia) region, managing the ceiling solutions product line.
We are looking for a person with a customer-oriented mindset, technical-commercial knowledge, a focus on results, and the ability to collaborate, who represents the values of professionalism, closeness, and commitment of Knauf.
Do you treat your colleagues with respect? Do you keep the customer in mind? Do you act with the future in mind? Are you results-oriented?
If so, we want to meet you.
In this role, you will play a key part in the growth of Knauf's ceiling solutions, developing strong commercial relationships and identifying new business opportunities.
The ideal candidate should have around 5 to 6 years of previous experience in a similar role within the construction sector (preferably), although we will also value experience in related sectors such as HVAC, electrical, or other similar industries.
- Identify and be the main point of contact for customers (and potential customers) to secure contracts, ensuring a close and long-term relationship.
- Manage, segment, and develop the customer portfolio, and therefore, the business.
- Provide proactive technical and market advice to customers, including the range of potential ancillary products.
- Close sales
- Identify and close new collaborations with distributors
- Measure impact: provide periodic activity reports, according to corporate processes and tools (CRM Salesforce) to improve profitability, productivity, and effectiveness. Ensure compliance, follow-up, and development of established KPIs.
We know your time is valuable and that applying for a new job can be a long process, which is why we are committed to responding to your application as soon as possible.
Knauf Ibérica is the Spanish subsidiary of the Knauf Group, a global manufacturer of building materials and construction systems headquartered in Iphofen, Germany. The company is best known for its gypsum-based products, including plasterboard, drywall systems, and insulation materials, and operates production facilities and distribution networks across the Iberian Peninsula. As part of one of the world's largest privately held building materials groups, Knauf Ibérica supplies both residential and commercial construction projects throughout Spain.
In Spain, Knauf Ibérica operates several manufacturing plants and offices, with a strong presence in regions such as Catalonia and Madrid. The company offers a stable, industrial work environment with opportunities in production, procurement, and engineering. For international professionals, Knauf provides a structured corporate culture rooted in German engineering standards, and roles in Spain often involve working with a diverse team and European-wide supply chains, making it a relevant employer for those seeking careers in the construction materials sector.
Knauf is synonymous with opportunity. We know that opportunity is different for everyone, and we are proud to see opportunities in all of them.
This exciting role within the Sales team could be the perfect opportunity for you to build a unique career, in a values-based culture with the clear purpose of making tomorrow a home for all of us.
We are a company, a global manufacturer of building materials. With more than 42,000 members in 90 countries and 300 locations, our Group offers a safe and inclusive environment, providing great opportunities for people with ambition and energy.
Knauf Iberia, with more than 30 years of presence in Spain and Portugal, leads the activity in the region with a solid network of distributors. It has two production centers in Guixers (Lleida) and Escúzar (Granada), both recognized for their efficiency within the group, and three technical training centers (Akademies) in Barcelona, Madrid and Lisbon.
With almost a century of history, we continue to look forward with great plans for the future. Our global presence keeps expanding, and we are looking for passionate and ambitious people to join us in achieving our goals and making a positive impact on the world.
Knauf is one of the world's leading manufacturers of modern insulation materials, drywall systems, plaster and accessories, thermal insulation composite systems, paints, screeds, flooring systems, and construction equipment and tools. With more than 300 production plants and distribution organizations in over 90 countries, with more than 41,500 employees worldwide and sales of 15.6 billion euros (in 2023), the Knauf Group is undoubtedly one of the major players in the market in Europe, the USA, South America, Asia, Africa, and Australia.
Founded in 1932
Employees: 41,500
Revenue: 15.6 billion euros
Learn more about us at: https://www.knauf.es/knauf/quienes-somos
At Knauf, our employees are fundamental to the company's success. Their performance, competence, and motivation are based on the company's values: entrepreneurial spirit, commitment, collaboration, and humanity in their daily work. Each individual contribution strengthens our collective success as a team, laying the foundations for the continuous growth of the Knauf Group.
At Knauf, we design our selection processes to prevent any type of discrimination related to sexual and gender diversity: sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, and sex characteristics, religion, race, age, neurodiversity, different abilities, citizenship, or any other aspect that makes people unique and different.
We are a company committed to diversity and inclusion, seeking to build teams with diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and viewpoints. We ensure that the workplace is based on respect and equal opportunities for personal and professional development for all people, free from any type of discrimination.
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A Technical Project Engineer will manage plant projects including maintenance, capex, and opex in Guixers. The role offers professional development, continuous training, and flexible compensation.
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