Job Description:

ARDEX Americas (www.ArdexAmericas.com), is the Global industry leader in the manufacturing and development of high-performance specialty building materials.

As ARCHITECTURAL SPECIFICATIONS REPRESENTATIVE,  WESTERN CANADA team, you will identify and secure ARDEX product opportunities with Architects, Specifiers, Designers, Engineers, National Accounts, and other end users, with the goal of driving sales opportunities through specification acquisition.

Position covers Western Canada with a focus on VANCOUVER and ALBERTA (home base location of VANCOUVER). Approximately 70% time in Vancouver, with 30% travel (including some overnight).

Key responsibilities

• Source leads, obtain appointments and build relationships with architects, design firms, general contractors etc, with the goal of specification acquisition and retention through product education presentations, library updates, lunch and learns and industry events
• Call on and support the Preferred Partner and Choice Distributor network with product education
• Support the Global Project Services team (GPS). Identify GPS project opportunities through new and existing architectural, design, and engineering accounts. Provide presentations and miscellaneous support for the GPS team when required.
• Attend & participate at regional and national Architectural and industry related tradeshows. Help develop effective tradeshow displays, promotional flyers, print advertisements and direct mail pieces with support from Marketing.
• Develop, implement and execute field action plans and specification strategies
• Work closely with the territory Sales Team by providing necessary product and specification information
• Effectively utilize lead provision software and ARDEX CRM systems to document and track all known project specifications from initial spec to completion
• Actively participate in local chapters of trade associations

Experience and Skills:

• Minimum five (5) years architectural and or / specifications experience is essential
• Familiar with architectural specifications and construction design elements is essential
• Experience with building products or flooring installation products is essential
• Ability to effectively present in front of large groups
• Strong interpersonal and persuasive skills
• High level of energy and enthusiasm for the business and be customer driven and professional
• Excellent analytical, organizational, listening and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication, writing and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, CRM Systems, Outlook and the Internet is essential
• Must possess a current, valid and unexpired driver’s license with a clean driving record
• Must be able to undertake periodic travel to the U.S.
• Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds with a carrying capability of 20 pounds

Education 

• Four (4) year college degree preferred, or minimum High School Diploma with relevant work experience

Benefits

• Competitive salary and bonus
• Company phone and laptop
• Car allowance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Holidays (11 paid)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Vision Insurance, Dental Insurance, Extended Health Care Insurance
• Discount Programs
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan and more!