A&D Specification Representative - Chicago/Midwest Region
Ready to make your mark on the Chicago/Midwest design community? Join EGGER North America and become the go-to resource for architects, interior designers, and developers seeking innovative decorative surface solutions. In this high-impact role, you'll build influential relationships, inspire product specifications on exciting commercial projects, and help bring visionary spaces to life.
If you're energized by networking, presenting, uncovering new opportunities, and winning projects from concept through completion, this is your chance to grow your career with a global industry leader and make a tangible impact on EGGER's continued success.
Join our expanding team at EGGER North America, a leader in innovative decorative wood finishes, laminates, and panels.
City: Lexington (US) Contract Type: Full-time Job-Code: 7357 Department: Sales
RESPONSIBILITIES
JOB FUNCTIONS: (Job functions include but are not limited to the following)
- Account Development: Establish and nurture relationships with new and existing clients within the architecture/interior design and real estate/development sectors. Focus on generating specifications for EGGER laminate products.
- Brand Promotion: Increase awareness of the EGGER brand and products among architects, designers, and specifiers through presentations, seminars, and networking events.
- Project Acquisition: Identify and pursue high-value projects from planning stages through product sales and installation. Collaborate with EGGER teams to close deals and support successful use of EGGER products.
- Consultation and Support: Serve as a consultant to the architectural and design community, providing expertise on project design, product identification, and application. Assist with project plans and specifications to identify opportunities for EGGER products.
- Market Intelligence: Utilize online tools such as Dodge and SpecLink to track key projects and architects. Monitor project progress from planning to bid to installation, supporting specification retention and product purchase, fabrication, and installation.
- Customer and Distributor Liaison: Work closely with distributors and customers to provide product information, samples, and support. Collaborate with sales and marketing teams to increase EGGER product sales at the distributor level.
- Administrative Duties: Maintain accurate records in CRM or Salesforce systems, including sales targets, leads, and reports. Complete expense reports and project research in a timely manner.
- Training and Development: Conduct presentations and training sessions for architectural, design, and specification communities. Stay current with industry trends and continuously develop product and market knowledge.
- All employees are authorized to stop work when unsafe conditions are present.
- Other duties as assigned.
SCHEDULE DEMANDS:
- Office Standard: 8-hour M-F assignment; however, employee must be willing to work alternate schedules occasionally; that may include early mornings, nights, and/or weekends and be punctual while doing so.
- Occasional overnight travel includes flying, driving, riding or by rail.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Sitting or standing for extended periods of time up to 8 hours.
- Occasional Lifting up to 20 pounds.
- Working in offices, with customers, at trade shows, and in similar business environments.
- Reading computer screens or other electronic devices.
- Use of various office hand and electrical tools or equipment.
- Driving for extended periods of time.
QUALIFICIATIONS
BACKGROUND / EXPERIENCE:
- Demonstrated success as a Specification Representative or in a similar client-facing role.
- Experience with architectural and design firms is required. Must have contacts within prominent commercial interior design firms in the territory. Experience as a project-focused Interior Specifier is also valued.
- Proven ability to develop and sustain professional relationships both online and offline.
- Deep understanding of the specification process and the ability to influence it effectively.
- Familiarity with Dodge, SpecLink, or similar services for identifying key projects and architects.
SKILLS, EDUCATION, LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS:
- Four-year degree preferred or compensatory closely related work experience required.
- Valid Driver's License required.
- Relationship Building: Proven ability to develop and sustain relationships both online and offline. Gain trust through competence and reliability.
- Presentation Skills: Strong presentation abilities with a consultative approach to extracting vital project information. Experience in conducting CEU courses is required.
- Specification Knowledge: Deep understanding of the specification process and the ability to influence it effectively.
- Market Research: Familiarity with services like Dodge or ConstructConnect for identifying key projects and architects.
- Passion and Drive: Enthusiastic about the role, with a tenacious and results-oriented mindset.
- Organizational Skills: Highly organized with keen attention to detail. Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities efficiently.
- Ethics and Teamwork: High ethical standards and values. Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
- Travel Flexibility: Willingness to travel as needed for customer meetings and trade shows.
BENEFITS
Your Contact
Jessica Ostroska, Talent Acquisition | EGGER North America
+1 336 843 7152
EGGER, North America (including subsidiaries), is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.
We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship or immigration status (where legally protected), marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
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