Business Development Manager (Rockhampton)

About You
- Located in or near Rockhampton.
- Prior experience within a manufacturing/building products/construction materials industry is preferred however not essential
- Formal sales training highly regarded
- Intermediate/Advanced proficiency with managing data in spreadsheets and CRM systems
- Ability to work from the Rockhampton site full time – This is not a Work from Home Role
- Ability and willingness to travel What You Will Need To Join Us
- Full and Unrestricted Australian working rights – We do not offer visa sponsorship
- Valid Police Check
- Tertiary qualifications in relevant fields (Business)
- Successful completion of pre‑employment medical Why you will LOVE working at Knauf Australia!
- $100,000 annual base 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 Business Development Manager, you will have the responsibility contributing to the development of customer and segment plans, identifying new opportunities for value added products and services through account plan management and to manage and maintain existing customers; identify opportunities for increasing sales to the existing customer base and analyze trends and future market needs. Some Tasks As Part Of This Role Include
- Undertake sales activities within segment/region to achieve budgeted targets and take corrective action as required
- Conversion of market leads on building approvals into profitable sales to Knauf
- Monitor selling expenses and pricing to ensure profitability targets are achieved
- Manage and maintain existing customers; identify opportunities for increasing sales to the existing customer base
- Proactively seek opportunities to develop expertise and capability through personal development training, technical training and project experience
- Maintain knowledge of competitor activity and product and report market trends and changes to direct manager
- Resolve complaints in a timely manner and institute changes to reduce or eliminate recurrence 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. We are committed to celebrating diversity and creating an inclusive workplace. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3qttdy