Group Business Development Director : Closed to new applicantsConstruction/Building ProductsThe CompanyOur client is a long established, family-owned leader in the building products sector. The Group is represented in over 100 countries and employs 3,400 people. There are 10 major brands that generate worldwide revenues of €850 million.Their commitment to quality and excellence helps our client to be regarded as a premium partner of the construction sector. Strong internal growth and a focus on uncompromising quality has resulted in exciting plans to expand a division of this profitable organisation which marks an important milestone for in becoming one of the world’s leading suppliers of high-quality specialist building materials.The roleOur clients are seeking to appoint a new Global Business Development Director for their PreFab division. This will report into a UK based Director member of the Global Management Committee who is responsible for the Global PreFab segment. Key duties include:Acquisition and coordination of key accounts in conjunction with local business units.Developing the customer segment by optimization and redesign of the solutions portfolio.Segment Strategy – Further development of the global vision, strategy, business plan and solutions roadmap for the customer segment PreFabMarket Intelligence Analysis – Identifying market/sales potential, market requirements and customer needs by market & competitive analysis in different countries in all key sectorsWork with each region to develop and deliver on their local business plan, based on the strategyNetworking with responsible stakeholders in regions, customers, distributors, key opinion leaders, manufacturers, and othersLeading interdisciplinary Team Members in different countriesResponsible for the strategic direction of the departmentThe PersonStrong Business Manager, with a proven record in developing and expanding segments and businessesExpert in the global construction industry in relation to applications of building products in various marketsGood knowledge in construction and/or from the area of PreFabTeam Leader and willing to coordinate and motivate team of expertsDriver for Innovation and change managementCustomer focused and good presentation skillsWilling to travel internationallyExperiencePreferably significant experience (minimum of 5 years) of working in the PreFab sector and with PreFab customers or similar segments in the construction industryInternational Key Account experience – Key Account ManagerPioneering/Entrepreneurial mindset, strong networking, proactive approach to workGood analytical and financial controlling skillsInternational Project leading experience – Project ManagerKnowledge of different segments in the construction industry in different regions in the world.Please apply below including your CV and quoting reference HF493 #J-18808-Ljbffr