[Hiring] Business Development Manager @Knauf Industries

Role Description

We are seeking a highly driven and strategic Business Development Manager to accelerate growth in the Italian market. This role is key to expanding our footprint by identifying and capturing new business opportunities, particularly within the HVAC sector and other high-potential non-automotive industries. You will act as a true market hunter, combining technical understanding with strong commercial acumen to deliver tailored, value-driven solutions based on EPP and EPS materials.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive new business acquisition through proactive prospecting and strategic outreach
• Identify, qualify, and convert high-value opportunities across HVAC and industrial segments
• Own and manage the full sales cycle: from lead generation to closing deals
• Develop and present customized technical-commercial proposals
• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, production, and internal sales teams
• Conduct in-depth market analysis, competitor benchmarking, and growth strategy definition
• Represent the company at trade shows, exhibitions, and industry events
• Build and maintain strong, long-term client relationships and partnerships

Qualifications

• Sales
• Negotiation
• Business Strategy
• CRM
• Market Insights
• Relationship Building
• Problem Solving

Benefits

• High impact role with real ownership
• International environment
• Strong growth potential

Company Description

Knauf Industries is a division of the Knauf Group, specialized in the design and manufacture of packaging products, insulation and technical parts. We are present in 8 countries, with 38 sites and around 2,000 employees. We serve the agri-food, automotive, industrial and building markets.

Our Corporate Social Responsibility policy is at the heart of our strategy, confirming our commitment to human values and sustainable development.

Knauf Industries is committed to fostering a non-discriminatory work environment that emphasizes diversity and inclusion.