Job Title: UK Sales manager OEM

Knauf stands for opportunity. We know that opportunity looks different to each person and we are proud that we see opportunity in everyone. This exciting role within Knauf Insulation could be the perfect next opportunity for you to build a unique career, in a values-led culture with a clear purpose of making tomorrow a home for all of us. As a Group we are a global manufacturer of construction materials and our 41,500 team members in 90 countries across 300 sites provide a huge opportunity for anyone with ambition and energy. We value everyone's contribution equally and we ask that you bring your whole self to work, to enrich the business further, as together we achieve more in a safe and inclusive environment.

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion (D&I) reinforces our Knauf Insulation values of Making Tomorrow a Home for all of us. We are committed to creating a workplace where we all can thrive, whoever we are, and inspiring a culture of inclusion and innovation that will drive future business success. We do our best to make sure being at work feels like home. To learn more about our business and culture go here (Our values (knaufinsulation.com)

SALES MANAGER OEM UK

OEM business segment within System Division region in Knauf Insulation Group looks after industrial customers with diverse needs ranging from Air Handling Units to Sandwich Panels. We want to strengthen our sales activities in the UK with a Sales Manager who can identify market opportunities and respond effectively with the right solutions. He/She/They is driven by customer centricity and innovation, combined with an entrepreneurial spirit. He/She/They understands that achieving goals and results is key and can take a relationship-oriented approach to achieving them.

What you’ll be doing:

• Drive sales growth in the UK OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) market, unlocking new opportunities and building strong, lasting relationships with key accounts.
• You’ll craft and execute a dynamic OEM Regional/Country Sales Strategy for the UK, ensuring it aligns with ambitious business objectives.
• Customer visits and prospects in the UK as well as regular travel to HQ in Slovenia.
• Expand your network both internally and externally, dive into market analysis, and identify game-changing business opportunities while setting and tracking impactful KPIs.
• Personally manage existing and acquire new clients and further develop relationship of our key accounts within the UK market.
• negotiating and confirming terms of cooperation, reparation of documentation (quotation, proposal, contract, etc.).
• preparation of business studies, business plans (business plan, strategy, activities, etc.).
• Address and resolve customer claims promptly and professionally.
• Monitor pricing and recommend adjustments to maintain competitiveness while achieving profitability goals.
• managing the client and project database in the CRM Reporting tool (Salesforce).
• Become a part of a wider OEM Sales Team, spread across various countries in Europe.

What we’d love for you to have:

• 5+ years of proven business and sales development experience on B2B level,
• has already achieved success in the field of developing business with existing customer base and acquire of new potential customers,
• Your entrepreneurial mindset, combined with an innovative and proactive approach, makes you a self-starter who thrives on delivering results and building strong relationships,
• A bachelor’s or master’s degree, paired with a sharp business and technical acumen, equips you to excel in this role,
• English native speaker / Additional languages is considered a plus,
• has a knowledge of preparation of sales strategies and, at the same time, efficiency in the realization of the objectives, knows how to manage sales plans and is business-oriented, knows how to be part of a team and does well in an independent role

If any of the desired experiences are not met, but you are committed to growth and willing to learn quickly, we welcome your application. Experience in the Insulation industry is preferrable.

We'll provide:

• Full-time, permanent position and employment in the UK,
• Company car,
• Enhanced Holiday Pay – 33 days including bank holidays plus the opportunity to purchase more
• International travel opportunities
• 16 weeks Company Sick Pay after 3 months of service
• Group Income Protection
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption packages
• Life Assurance – 4 x annual salary
• Defined Contribution Pension Scheme
• Staff Bonus Scheme
• Career Progression Routes
• Employee Assistance Programme through Health Assured
• Westfield Health Cash Plan
• Perkbox
• Access to Costco Membership
• Wickes Employee Purchase Scheme
• On site Gyms
• Wellbeing Initiatives and Mental Health First Aiders
• Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• On site Car Charging Points