DesignOneSource is looking for a Design Consultant/Specification Representative who will work remotely from the greater Toronto area and promote and drive demand for decorative products across both commercial and residential markets. This role focuses on building relationships with the architecture and design community to secure product specifications and ultimately increase revenue. Must have excellent communication, time management, organizational, and planning skills.
The pay range for this position is $70,000-$85,000
Perks of this position include full benefits, company car, phone and laptop, gas card, and annual performance-based bonus!
What will you do in this role?
- Identify and develop long-term working relationships with the interior designers and architects.
- Respond to sample requests and aid A&D community in color and design options.
- Conduct AIA/IDCEC CEU courses and product education presentations
- Record activities, follow-ups and collateral placement in the CRM.
- Track potential and established projects from design phase through material procurement working with sales team.
- Participate in industry-related functions to showcase our products, network, etc. as agreed on with VP/GM/Specification Manager, including industry meetings, trade shows, etc
- Work closely with Specification Manager/VP/GM in evolving the strategy and execution for product specification, which includes developing our marketing efforts through all appropriate media (print, social, on-line searches, etc.)
- Align effort and work in conjunction with HWSPs sales team and industry/vendor specification reps
- Keep abreast of specification market intelligence including product/trend development and new product introductions
What are we looking for?
- Degree, diploma or certificate in interior design from a recognized post-secondary institution is preferred.
- Interior design experience would be an asset.
- Specification experience would be an asset.
- General understanding of the different channels to market.
- A recognition and ability to manage/track potentially long sales cycles.
- An established network of contacts, specifically with architects, designers, builders, retail chains, would be an asset.
- Excellent communication, time management, organizational, planning, and presentation skills (small and larger groups).
- Able to create and modify Power Point presentations.
- CRM knowledge a plus.
- Ability and willingness to travel (including overnight) as needed.
Reporting Relationships
- Reports to the Specification Manager
About The Company
DesignOneSource is the Specification Division of ADENTRA. representing products from Rugby Architectural Building Products, Hardwoods Specialty Products, and Paxton Lumber. ADENTRA has aligned leading global suppliers and front-of-trend products, providing architects and designers with an unmatched decorative surfaces offering and comfort in the knowledge that they adhere to the highest environmental standards.
ADENTRA is a powerful group of companies, with a network of over 81 distribution centers spanning North America and comprising of six brands: Hardwoods Specialty Products, Rugby Architectural Products, Frank Paxton Lumber Company, Novo Building Products, Mid Am Building Supply, and Woolf Distributing. Our brands work together as North America’s largest and most diverse supplier of specialty architectural building products, which are used to create beautiful spaces where we live, work and play. We have approximately 3100 employees across North America and growing as we are very active in the acquisition of complementary companies. Our North American Head Office is located in Langley BC, Canada.
ADENTRA and each of its flagship brands is an equal opportunity employer and is dedicated to creating an inclusive environment, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. As part of our hiring process, candidates may be required to undergo pre-employment drug testing and background checks unless prohibited by state or local law.
Please note, as part of our interview process, we ask candidates to participate in a series of assessments. These assessments are designed to help more fully understand the candidate’s attributes. Assessments are administered online and take approximately 20 minutes
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $70,000.00-$85,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
- Vision care
Application question(s):
- What is your desired pay?
Ability to Relocate:
- Greater Toronto Area, ON: Relocate before starting work (required)
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: On the road
