About You

• Located in Brisbane
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a specification role or similar
• Transferrable skills from Architecture, Engineering or Technical role highly desirable
• Understanding of building regulations/codes and construction practices
• Ability to work across multiple sites

What you will need to join us

• Full Australian working rights
• Valid Police Check
• Established network of contacts within the QLD Architectural & design community
• Successful completion of pre-employment medical

Why you will LOVE working at Knauf Australia!

• Competitive base salary + super
• 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
• Modern office technology
• Free onsite parking

About the Role
As an Architectural & Specifications Manager, you will have the responsibility for driving the promotion of Knauf products/systems to the architectural and design community in securing advantage specifications and collaborating with the Commercial Sales team to convert specifications into sales orders.

Some tasks as part of this role include:

• Drive the specification of Knauf products and systems by providing architectural support, promoting new and existing products to the market, and utilize value-added services such as BIMWIZARD, E-Tools and Value Engineering to target key architectural firms and building segments within the designated region.
• Maximise conversion of advantage specifications to sales orders by collaborating with the Commercial Sales and Engineering teams throughout the construction cycle
• Identify new project opportunities through multiple platforms (e.g. Estimate ONE) and work to convert these specifications with our architectural contacts to Knauf products/systems to maximise sales opportunities
• Ensure strong customer engagement with Knauf is achieved through key account plans, CPD requirements, project support including design reviews, technical responses, product sample approvals, ensure engagement is across multiple level of influence (Architectural Director, Senior Architects, project Architects and interior designers)
• Be responsible for initiating customer back innovation through representation and feedback from Architectural community regarding design issues or design trends and feeding information into Knauf innovation pipeline

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 fully 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.