Knauf Gypsum Eastern Europe

Sales Engineer (Thessaloniki)

Knauf Gypsum Eastern Europe Greece, New York, United States

Wholesale Building Materials · 10,001+ employees

8 h ago
solutions-engineer Senior (5-10 yrs) Full-time United States
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About the role

The Sales Engineer will drive revenue growth by identifying new business opportunities and maintaining strong relationships with clients in the construction industry. They will also conduct product presentations, manage customer inquiries, and collaborate with internal teams to ensure seamless order fulfillment.

What they look for

Technical sales Building materials industry Sales strategy Relationship management Customer service Product presentations Market analysis Sales forecasting Communication skills Networking Cold calling Teamwork Problem solving Technical training

Requirements

The ideal candidate should have at least 5 years of experience in technical sales within the building construction industry. A degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, or Mechanical Engineering is highly desired, along with a valid driving license and willingness to travel.

Benefits

Competitive salary Private health insurance

Full description

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 the Sales Team 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.

We are a global manufacturer of construction materials and within our Group, 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.

KNAUF Greece is proud to be part of the Knauf Group. We have a 33-year heritage in gypsum manufacturing and have big plans for the future. Our global reach in 90 countries continues to grow and we are looking for passionate, ambitious people to help us achieve our goals. We are all led by the same core values and believe in the powerful potential of large companies to have a positive impact on the world. We are now looking for another team mate to join us in Thessaloniki as Sales Engineer.

Can you say ‘yes’?

Do you treat your colleagues with respect?

Do you always have the customer in mind?

Do you act with future generations in mind?

Do you like to seek out opportunities to grow and develop?

Do you have a proven track record of delivering results?

As a Sales Engineer you will be responsible for driving revenue growth by identifying and developing new business opportunities, maintaining strong relationships with existing clients, and promoting the company's range of construction materials. This role requires a deep understanding of the building materials industry, excellent communication skills and a results-driven mindset.

What you’ll be doing:

  • Identify and target potential customers, including contractors, architects, distributors and developers through networking, cold calling and attending industry events.
  • Develop and execute sales strategies to achieve or exceed sales targets.
  • Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with clients.
  • Provide exceptional customer service by understanding client needs and offering tailored solutions.
  • Act as the primary point of contact for customer inquiries, orders and complaints.
  • Stay updated on the company’s product portfolio, including technical specifications and applications.
  • Conduct product presentations and demonstrations to educate clients on the benefits of the company’s materials.
  • Collaborate with the marketing team to implement promotional campaigns.
  • Monitor market trends and competitor actions to identify opportunities and challenges.
  • Prepare and submit regular sales reports, forecasts and market analysis to management.
  • Work closely with logistics, customer service and technical support, to ensure seamless order fulfillment.
  • Provide customer feedback to the product development team to improve offerings.
  • Participate in organizing and conducting technical training sessions and seminars to customers and partners.

What we’d love for you to have:

We are interested in you as a person: your attitude, behaviors and values. As long as you have the willingness to learn anything you need for the role that you don't already have, we'd love to speak to you. If you have experience in the following areas – this is an added advantage:

  • Minimum 5 years experience in Technical Sales ideally in a building construction products industry
  • Degree in Civil Engineering or Architecture or Mechanical Engineering is highly desired
  • Driven and energetic personality with a team player spirit
  • Passion for Sales & Customer Oriented attitude
  • Available to travel
  • Driving license

We’ll provide:

  • Competitive salary
  • Private health insurance
  • Opportunity to grow in a multinational environment

What happens next?

We appreciate your time and your interest in this role - applicants that will move into the next step shall expect to hear by us within the upcoming weeks.

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