Account Manager

About You

• Transferrable skills from prior sales roles
• Basic competency in Word, Excel, and Power point
• SAP & CRM Salesforce experience and knowledge advantageous
• Building industry knowledge and experience preferred but not essential
• Recent graduates or tradespeople encouraged to apply
• Some intrastate travel may be required.
• Located in Adelaide Region (Woodville North office)

What You Will Need To Join Us

• Full and Unrestricted Australian working rights – We do not offer visa sponsorship
• Current Drivers Licence
• Valid Police Check
• Successful completion of pre-employment medical

Why you will LOVE working at Knauf Australia!

• $80,000 - $90,000 base salary + super + Incentive scheme
• 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

About The Role As an Account Manager, you will have the responsibility for generating sales revenue in line with agreed sales plans and budgets, in addition to developing long term business relationships with existing and prospective customers. Some Tasks As Part Of This Role Include

• Ensure business transactions are conducted in a legal and professional manner with strong ethical, safety and compliance standards
• Undertake sales activities within the segment / region to exceed budgeted targets and take corrective action as required, whilst exceeding customer expectation
• Meeting with customers on Residential & Commercial job sites & client premises.
• Project tracking utilising CRM system
• Contribute to the development of the segment and customer strategy and plans, to protect current business and win new business, whilst identifying opportunities for value added products, systems, and services through account plan management
• Develop strong multilevel relationships with targeted customers and segment decision makers whilst providing outstanding customer service to ensure a supplier of choice position
• Maintain and report knowledge of market trends, competitor activities and developments
• Ensure appropriate reporting and recording of sales activities via reports and CRM
• Work across multiple portfolios including internal linings contractors and builders in Residential and Commercial segments

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. 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.