About Our Client:
Our client is a leader in innovative outdoor seating solutions, with a particular focus on designing durable, high-quality products for schools and educational facilities across Australia. Renowned for their commitment to sustainability, quality, and community-centered design, our client takes pride in delivering outdoor furniture that enhances learning environments and public spaces.
The Role:
As the Specifications Manager, you will be integral in building and nurturing relationships within the architecture and design (A&D) community, specifically focusing on securing product specifications for educational institutions and public sector projects. Your expertise will drive brand visibility and foster enduring partnerships with architects, designers, project managers, and decision-makers within councils and schools.
Key Responsibilities:
* Specification Development: Identify and secure product specifications across educational and public sector projects, driving product adoption in new and existing markets.
* Client Engagement: Build and manage relationships with architects, designers, contractors, and key stakeholders, positioning our client as the go-to provider for outdoor seating solutions.
* Project Collaboration: Act as the liaison between project teams and internal departments to ensure product specifications meet client needs and align with our client’s standards of quality and sustainability.
* Market Insight: Stay abreast of trends within the A&D community to anticipate client needs and adapt product offerings to evolving market demands.
* Presentations and Training: Deliver impactful presentations and product training sessions to clients, ensuring an in-depth understanding of our client's offerings and value propositions.
* Reporting and Analysis: Regularly report on specification progress and project pipelines, offering insights to inform strategic planning and product development.
About You:
* Proven experience in a specifications or business development role within the construction, architectural, or related industry.
* Strong understanding of the A&D industry, especially within the educational and public sector.
* Excellent communication skills, with a talent for building rapport and credibility across diverse stakeholder groups.
* Highly motivated and results-driven, with a strategic mindset and a collaborative approach.
* Knowledge of sustainability practices within the furniture or construction industries is a plus.
Why Join Our Client?
This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a company that is passionate about enhancing Australian communities through sustainable and thoughtfully designed outdoor spaces. Our client offers a supportive team environment, the flexibility to grow, and a platform to make a tangible impact on educational and public environments nationwide.