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 Insulation 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

• Take charge of driving sales growth in the German OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) market, unlocking new opportunities and building strong, lasting relationships with key accounts
• You’ll craft and execute a dynamic OEM Regional/Country Sales Strategy for Germany, ensuring it aligns with ambitious business objectives
• Hit the road to meet customers and prospects across Germany, while staying closely connected with our headquarters in Slovenia
• Expand your network both internally and externally, dive into market analysis, and identify game-changing business opportunities while setting and tracking impactful KPIs
• Manage and grow a portfolio of clients, negotiate win-win agreements, prepare essential documentation (quotations, proposals, contracts), and leverage CRM tools like Salesforce to keep everything running smoothly

Who you are

• You bring several years of proven success in B2B business and sales development, with a knack for growing existing accounts and winning over new customers
• Your entrepreneurial mindset, combined with an innovative and proactive approach, makes you a self-starter who thrives on delivering results and building strong relationships
• A bachelor’s or master’s degree, paired with a sharp business and technical acumen, equips you to excel in this role
• You’re a native German speaker with fluent English skills, and any additional language is a bonus that sets you apart
• Ready to travel and eager to make an impact, you thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment where strategy meets execution

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: Independent and autonomous organisation of field sales activities with 30 days' holiday
• Above-tariff payment: A transparent and realistic premium and bonus scheme in sales
• Safety in the field: Full safety and work equipment for field service assignments
• Daily time savings: company car and 100% mobile office arrangement in the field service
• Future planning: Subsidies for capital-forming benefits and offers for company pension schemes.
• Welcome approach: Individual onboarding days, company and team events, subsidized company canteen and our Barista coffee bar
• Career and professional development: Individual support and promotion for part-time studies, further education and training

Knauf as an employer

Knauf Insulation is one of the world's leading manufacturers of insulation materials and solutions and is one of the fastest growing and most respected suppliers in the industry. We are committed to helping our customers meet the increasing demand for energy efficiency and sustainability solutions in new and existing residential, industrial, commercial and industrial applications.

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.