Specifications Manager
Be at the forefront of changing the way people build by leading major projects and building & maintaining pipelines & relationships across multiple customers, industry bodies and internal stakeholders
About You
- Located in or near Camellia
- University or College Degree in Engineering or Architecture
- Prior experience within the Manufacturing/Engineering/Construction Industry
- 3-5 years’ experience in selling high-quality systems tendered by architects, planners, and general contractors
- Specialised knowledge in the Façade market, exterior wall applications, construction materials or with similar products
- Ability to undertake intensive travel intrastate
What you will need to join us
- Full and Unrestricted Australian working rights
- Valid Police Check
- Valid driver’s license
- Tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering or Architecture
- Successful completion of pre-employment medical
Why you will LOVE working at Knauf Australia!
- $120,000 - $130,000 base salary + super
- Phone, Laptop & 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
- International team
About the Role
As a Specification Manager, you will have the responsibility for leading major projects as well as building and maintaining pipelines and relationships across multiple customers, industry bodies and internal stakeholders.
Some tasks as part of this role include:
- Identify and engage potential customers on construction projects, securing specifications and contracts
- Represent Knauf by providing advice to professional bodies, enhancing our profile, and influencing industry issues
- Create designs and specifications for architects, designers, and contractors, focusing on Knauf Exterior Wall Systems
- Monitor on-site construction, collaborating with contractors to provide solutions to encountered problems
- Offer technical assistance and training to the local sales team, architects, and decision-makers
- Build and maintain a robust project pipeline, collaborating closely with the Marketing Department for brand presence
- Provide innovative solutions to design and feasibility challenges that align with domestic market standards
- Utilise systems like Stratos to build account plans, focusing on the right projects in terms of size, timing, and winning opportunities
About Us
Founded in 2002 as a joint venture between Knauf and USG, Knauf Aquapanel is the world’s leading & fastest-growing cement board production organisation. From humble beginnings, we have evolved into a global flagship brand, making our mark in over 60 countries.
Built on the foundation of research & innovation, we change the way the world builds, we are committed to developing innovative building materials for various applications. The premium AQUAPANEL® brand is the preferred choice of architects, specifiers, and fabricators, offering significant performance benefits for all building types.
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.
- Department
- Customer & Technical Service
- Locations
- Camellia
- Employment type
- Full-time
Camellia
Workplace & Culture
Knauf employees play a large part in the success of the company. Their performance, competence and motivation are based on the implementation of the Knauf values of entrepreneurial spirit, dedication, partnership and humanity in the course of their daily work. Individual performances make a contribution to our joint success as a team. This is the basis for further growth of the Knauf Group.
About Knauf Australia
Knauf is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of modern insulation materials, drylining systems, plasters and accessories, thermal insulation composite systems, paints, floor screed, floor systems, and construction equipment and tools.
We offer an opportunity to be part of a global family of over 40,000 high-performing people in 96 countries, who are dedicated to the same core values, and to a shared sense of purpose.
We encourage all our people to shape their own career, pro-actively building their future with the freedom to stretch their skills and to learn new ones.