We are the world leader in stone wool solutions. Founded in 1937 in Denmark, we transform volcanic rock into safe, sustainable products that help people and communities thrive. We are a global company with more than 12,200 employees, located in 40+ countries with 51 manufacturing facilities... all focused on one common purpose - to release the natural power of stone to enrich modern living.
Sustainability is central to our business strategy. ROCKWOOL was one of the first companies to commit to actively contributing to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) framework and are actively committed to 11 SDGs, including SDG 14, Life Below Water. Through our partnership with the One Ocean Foundation and in
Responsibilities
We are seeking an experienced, commercially-driven Global Key Account Manager to lead and expand our presence in the coatings and specialty applications markets globally.
You will operate in R&D-driven customer environments, working closely with formulation experts, innovation teams and decision-makers to shape new applications and long-term value propositions.
Act as a strategic partner to customers across R&D, procurement and management
Grow and manage a portfolio of global and strategic accounts within coatings and specialty applications
Develop new business opportunities and applications in close collaboration with customers and R&D
Drive market development and adoption of ROCKWOOL fiber solutions
Translate technical capabilities into clear, value-based customer propositions
Contribute to innovation, portfolio development and go-to-market strategies
Represent ROCKWOOL Core Solutions at international customer meetings and industry events
Monitor market trends and report on pipeline, performance and forecasts
What you bring:
Proven experience in B2B technical sales, business development, or key account management within specialty chemicals, coatings, or related industries
University degree in a relevant technical field (e.g. Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering)
Strong understanding of formulation-driven markets and customer decision processes
Ability to operate comfortably at the interface of R&D, commercial teams and senior stakeholders
Entrepreneurial mindset with a strong sense of ownership
Growth- and results-oriented approach, with the ability to spot and develop new opportunities
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
Fluency in English; additional European languages are a plus (e.g., Spanish)
Willingness and ability to travel internationally (approximately 35-40% of the time), primarily across Europe, Asia and North America
Benefits
Interested?If you recognize yourself in this profile and challenge, we kindly invite you to apply with CV written in English via the application button. An online assessment (skills and competencies) is part of the selection process.Vision insurance
Additional Information
We are looking for a Global Key Account Manager - Specialty Coatings to join our international Core Solutions team. Given the frequent travel involved, we are open to candidates across European Union, ideally located in major cities with good airport access.
Ready to help build a better future for generations to come?
In an ever-changing, fast paced world, we owe it to ourselves and our future generations to live life responsibly. At ROCKWOOL, we work relentlessly to enrich modern living through our innovative stone wool solutions.
Join us and make a difference!
Your future team:
ROCKWOOL Core Solutions is a division of the international ROCKWOOL Group, a global leader in stone wool solutions. We develop high-performance, sustainable raw materials for a wide range of industrial applications, including friction, sealing, thermal management and advanced coating systems. Our ambition is to enable our customers' innovation and growth by delivering technically differentiated solutions based on stone wool fibers, while actively expanding into new applications, markets and value chains. We operate at the intersection of material science, sustainability and industrial innovation. In total, the division consists of 80 colleagues
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