Founded in 2002, Knauf Aquapanel is a leading manufacturer of cement board systems. From our beginnings, we have grown into a global flagship brand and made a name for ourselves in over 60 countries. Today, the premium brand AQUAPANEL® is the preferred choice of architects, specifiers and manufacturers, offering significant performance benefits for all building types.

Aligned with shared visions and goals, we at Knauf worldwide live and work according to clear values: Menschlichkeit, Partnership, Commitment, and Entrepreneurial Spirit. If you share these values, the following challenge may interest you.

What you'll do

• In this role you will lead the of Business Development and Pre-Sales, Commercial Excellence and Customer Service globally
• You are responsible for the sustainable strengthening of the global sales strategy according to the potential driven market approach with focus on Building Envelope Approach
• A close cooperation with the regional management and the Customer Service to manage key customers and to sustainably increase turnover and profitability is part of your job
• You will cooperate with the Application Technology and manufacturing divisions and the relevant group companies to ensure that customer requirements are met and fully communicated throughout the company
• As Business Development Director (m/f/d) you contribute as a key leader to overall strategy, organizational growth and decision-making with a focus on driving the company’s sales efforts and collaboration with respected partners

Who you are 

• You have established the basis for your professional journey through a degree in Business Administration or Engineering
• Proven experience in senior sales roles and extensive experience in developing, growing and managing sustainable business relationships with relevant leading business partners are mandatory for this position
• Strong skills in selling high-quality systems tendered by architects, planners and general contractors are essential requirements
• You have a strong and authentic personality characterized by a high degree of entrepreneurial commitment
• Excellent communication skills in English with the ability to interact actively and transparently with different hierarchical levels and the ability to commit to extensive international travel round off your profile

WE.YOU.TOGETHER.

We all shape our lives in our own way. As an employer, we are an important part that indirectly supports this with a wide range of offers, as well as providing security and reliability for all employees. This includes, among other things:

• Security: Permanent employment contract in a stable, successful family owned business
• Flexibility: 30 days of vacation and special leave for certain occasions
• Feel Welcome: Welcome days and individual onboarding, company and team events
• Personal career and career development: Individual support for extra-occupational studies, further education and training courses
• Benefits and vouchers: Employee discounts with well-known brands as well as discounted employee purchasing
• E-bike leasing: Utilizing tax benefits while promoting your own health at the same time
• Relocation Support: Support in the event of a international change of location

Knauf as an employer

Knauf is an international market leader in the building materials' industry. About 42,500 employees at over 300 locations worldwide generate a turnover of over 15,6 billion euros. The foundation of our success as family business are our corporate values of humanity, partnership, commitment and entrepreneurial spirit. 

The Knauf Group is a proud equal opportunities employer. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive working environment and therefore base all our employment selection decisions, within all aspects of our business, on experience, skill, and integrity. We strongly encourage applicants from all walks of life to apply for our positions, irrespective of age, sex, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, origin, religion, etc.