About You
Located in or near Geebung.
Tertiary qualification in Sales/Marketing discipline is preferred
Knowledge and experience with ERP and CRM systems (SAP & Salesforce is an advantage)
Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in construction industry
Established network of contacts within commercial design, contracting and construction community
Ability and willingness to undertake travel
Ability to work from the Geebung site full time – This is not a Work from Home Role
What you will need to join us
Full and Unrestricted Australian working rights – We do not offer visa sponsorship
Valid Police Check
Valid Driver’s license
Tertiary qualification in Sales/Marketing discipline
Successful completion of pre-employment medical
Why you will LOVE working at Knauf Australia!
$150,000 annual salary + super + incentive
Phone, Laptop and vehicle provided
14 weeks Parental Leave (primary carer)
Yearly Pay Review
Access to discounts on Health Insurance, Gym Memberships, Qantas lounge, Novated leasing and trade discounts
Career Development and Training opportunities
Free onsite parking
About the Role
As a Sales Manager, you will have the responsibility for for leading and managing all Business Development Managers (BDMs) within the Greater Metro region to maximize sales opportunities across both the residential and commercial market segments
The Sales Manager ensures sales, profitability and customer service targets are achieved through strong people leadership, sales planning, market engagement and collaboration with internal stakeholders.
The role has a strong emphasis on people management, ensuring BDMs are supported, aligned and held accountable to clear performance expectations, while fostering a culture of customer focus, teamwork and continuous improvement.
Some tasks as part of this role include:
Lead, coach and manage the performance of all BDMs within the region, including direction and oversight of day-to-day activities.
Develop and implement regional sales plans to achieve revenue, margin, market share and customer service objectives.
Monitor sales activity, pipeline health and order intake across the region to identify trends, opportunities and risks.
Review territory and budget performance with BDMs on a regular basis and take corrective action where required.
Maintain awareness of market conditions, competitor activity and customer trends to support informed decision-making and regional strategy.
Minimisation of time spent in the office and maximum utilisation of internal resources to facilitate greater productivity in the field.
About Us
Knauf is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of modern insulation materials, gypsum wallboard systems, plasters and accessories, thermal insulation composite systems, floor screed, floor systems, and construction equipment and tools.
With more than 250 production facilities and sales organizations in over 90 countries, 40,000 employees worldwide. The Knauf Group is without doubt one of the big players on the market – in Europe, the USA, South America, Asia, Africa, and Australia.
Next Steps
If you would like to be considered for the position, please click "apply” and Shortlisted applicants will be contacted by a member of our talent team.
Please note, applicants must have entitlements to work in Australia. As part of the recruitment process, police and medical checks for security clearance pertaining to specific job requirements will be conducted for successful applicants
We are committed to celebrating diversity and creating an inclusive environment. We encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures – including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the LGBTQI+ community and people living with disability. Please let our team know if we can adjust our recruitment process to support your accessibility needs.
