About Knauf

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 our Technical Sales and Engineering Department 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 42,000 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 Italia is proud to be part of the Knauf Group. We have a 30+ year heritage in drywall systems manufacturing and have big plans for the future. Our global reach 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 member to join us in our Technical Sales and Engineering Department as Area Technical Sales Manager.

What you'll be doing:
This role will focus primarily on supporting design practices, architects, engineers and specifiers.

The successful candidate will play a key role in developing relationships with design professionals, promoting Knauf systems and solutions, and supporting projects from the design phase through to on-site execution. This position requires a strong combination of technical expertise, commercial awareness and the ability to build trust with a wide range of stakeholders.

Main responsibilities include developing and managing relationships with architectural and engineering firms, providing technical advice and product recommendations during the design and specification phase, and promoting Knauf solutions to ensure they are correctly understood and adopted in projects. The role will also involve supporting customers and contractors on-site, assisting with technical issues during installation and execution, collaborating closely with the sales team to identify and develop business opportunities, and delivering presentations and training sessions on Knauf systems and products.

What we'd like to have:

The ideal candidate has a degree or diploma in Engineering, Architecture, Construction or a related field, together with previous experience in a technical sales or specification role within the construction or building materials industry. A solid understanding of building systems, construction practices and project management is essential. Strong communication, presentation and relationship-building skills are also required, along with the ability to work independently and manage a territory effectively. A willingness to travel regularly to design offices, customer locations and construction sites is important.

We'll provide:

At Knauf, you will join an international company with strong values, a collaborative culture and a long-term vision. We offer a dynamic working environment and professional growth opportunities.

The salary for this position ranges from € 35.000 to €45.000 gross per year, depending on experience, company car for both business and private use plus benefits and performance-related incentives.

Other information

start date: January / February 2027

Knauf guarantees equal opportunities (Italian law n. 903/77) and invites data subjects to read the information concerning the processing of personal data (Article 13 of the EU Regulation 2016/679).