Specification Manager - South East North - Kingspan : Job Details

We have an exciting opportunity for a Specification Manager for the South East North region working on a full time permanent basis. 

Why join Kingspan Insulation?

We are entrepreneurial, collaborative, and we stand behind a common cause – better buildings for a better world. Kingspan Insulation are a leading manufacturer of high-performance rigid insulation within the construction industry, operating from our site in Pembridge, Herefordshire.  With 188 sites worldwide Kingspan is a global leading employer. 

What do we offer: 

• 25 days Annual Leave (Plus Bank Holidays)
• Contributory pension scheme
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption Leave  
• Buy & Sell Annual Leave
• 4 x salary Life Assurance
• Service Recognition Rewards  
• Supported Professional Development

Overview of the position: 

As a Specification Manager your primary responsibility is the generation of opportunities through specification of Kingspan’s premium products on major projects and tracking these through the supply chain using all resources available. You will be identifying, researching, understanding and developing strategic plans for new and existing market sectors and applications which will assist Kingspan in its short, medium and long term goals is essential.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• This role will involve working across London and East Anglia conducting and understanding technical presentations to a variety of audiences including major architect practices and main contractors.
• Understanding types of construction contracts and key decision makers.
• Networking, building rapport and ultimately long term business relationships with key customers.
• Developing business through major clients, architects, designers, main contractors and partner companies, maximizing exposure to our products and services.
• Creating opportunities for KIL products on major projects and tracking these opportunities to conclusion via CRM
• Researching and developing an understanding of the needs and requirements of all key stakeholders whilst striving to offer the best service possible.
• Work collaboratively with all other departments responsible for the development of the Kingspan range including technical, marketing and commercial teams as well as other functions.

What we are looking for in our Specification Manager

You will have:

• Good level of education.
• Experience/Key Skills
• Proven account development experience.
• Experienced within a similar background; ideally familiar with selling into or within the construction industry.
• Experience in dealing with architects/designers and specifying products within the construction industry.
• Highly motivated and enthusiastic individual.
• Organisation and prioritisation of workloads.
• Proactive and energetic; gets things done and manages a variety of tasks simultaneously
• Problem solving and solutions driven.
• Proven ability to exceed targets.
• Ability to be a good team player, have an out-going, adaptable personality.
• Hold a full UK driving license.
• Able to travel and work away from home.

Do you have the skills we are looking for? If so, click ‘apply’ now to be considered as our Specification Manager – South East North.