Building Products Sales Specialist
Website: https://vanguardviceroy.com/
Position Summary
We are seeking a motivated and relationship driven Building Products Sales Specialist to join our growing team. This role is responsible for developing relationships with builders, developers, architects, designers, and contractors while supporting residential construction projects through product recommendations, project coordination, and sourcing solutions.
The successful candidate will help clients identify suitable building products, coordinate with suppliers and internal teams, and expand business opportunities throughout different stages of a project.
Key Responsibilities
Sales & Business Development
- Build and maintain relationships with builders, developers, architects, designers, general contractors, and other industry professionals.
- Promote the company's building products and international sourcing solutions.
- Identify new business opportunities and follow up on sales leads and client inquiries.
- Prepare quotations, proposals, and product recommendations.
- Develop long-term client relationships and expand opportunities from individual products to complete project packages.
- Attend client meetings, project site visits, networking events, and industry events as required.
Project Coordination
- Coordinate communication between clients, consultants, contractors, suppliers, municipalities, and internal teams.
- Assist clients in selecting suitable building products and solutions based on project requirements.
- Monitor project schedules, procurement activities, and delivery timelines.
- Prepare meeting notes, follow up on action items, and maintain project documentation.
Procurement & Vendor Management
- Source building products from local and international suppliers.
- Coordinate with the company's overseas sourcing team regarding quotations, production, quality, and logistics.
- Compare supplier pricing, product specifications, certifications, and lead times.
- Track purchase orders and delivery schedules.
Administrative & Operational Support
- Maintain project records, contracts, procurement documentation, and client correspondence.
- Assist with budget tracking, invoice coordination, and cost reporting.
- Support company leadership with administrative and operational tasks.
- Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.
Qualifications
- Minimum 2 years of work experience.
- Experience in sales, construction, building products, project coordination, or a related field.
- Familiarity with the British Columbia Building Code (BCBC) and residential construction practices.
- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
- Strong communication, presentation, negotiation, and relationship building skills.
- Self-motivated, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast paced environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, PDF software, and other standard office applications.
- Experience working with builders, developers, architects, contractors, suppliers, or municipalities is an asset.
- Experience with international procurement or supply chain coordination is an asset.
- Mandarin Chinese is considered an asset.
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation based on experience.
- Performance-based bonus opportunities.
- Career growth within a fast-growing construction and building products company.
- Exposure to residential development, project coordination, and international sourcing.
- A collaborative and entrepreneurial work environment.
Pay: $38,000.00-$40,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
