Glen-Gery
Manager, Design Studio
Glen-Gery, New York, New York, us, 10261
About the Company
Glen-Gery Corporation is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Brickworks Limited. Brickworks Limited (“The Group”) is a large Australian-listed group of companies. The Group has been in operation since the early 1900s, has a market capitalization exceeding A$2.5 billion, and operates across 3 core business segments: Building Products, Land & Development, and Investments. The Group employs more than 2,000 FTE employees and operates nationally across Australia, recently acquiring Glen-Gery Corporation to add operations in the USA.
Founded in 1890, Glen-Gery Corporation is one of the nation’s largest brick manufacturers and operates eight brick manufacturing facilities and one manufactured stone facility. Glen-Gery products are sold nationally through a network of over 500 distributors as well as in Canada.
The Design Studio Manager is responsible for the long-term sustainable growth by gaining specifications for stylish products on volume projects, managing the Design Studio space as a unique event destination. The manager is also responsible for providing input on product development initiatives and assisting with the execution of sales strategy.
SUMMARY OF SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
Develop and implement sales and marketing strategies including but not limited to a weekly events program in line with budget;Establish and maintain relationships with decision makers such as but not limited to, architects, building designers, interior designers, key builders, developers and retail customers;Establish and maintain relationships with internal contacts, with particular focus on sales teams and product development;Develop, manage, and collaborate with Design Studio partners to maintain and build on existing customer baseEncourage strong working relationship with Design Studio partners to ensure superior serviceAchieve budgets and operational costs targetsGrow opportunity targets by developing relationships with architects and designers by direct reach out, attending industry events and office visits as necessaryImplement strategies and tactics to develop new project opportunities and achieve design studio sales targetsDemonstrate expertise in construction documents to provide technical adviceDemonstrate sound working knowledge of Health and Safety policies and proceduresRequired Skills/Abilities
Strong knowledge of technical drawingsGood organizational and communication skillsAdvanced computer skillsExceptional customer service skillsDetail oriented and accurateSupervisory skills including ability to develop subordinates and delegate responsibilityAbility to work under pressure and multi-taskEducation and Experience Requirements
College degree in architectural, interior design, engineering or equivalent experienceKnowledge of building product materials and construction industryThree to five years previous experience in sales/customer service supervision
This job description is not intended to be all inclusive an as such the employee will also be required to perform other reasonable business duties as may be assigned by their immediate supervisor and or other management personnel.
Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance and 401(k) plan. Please apply online at www.glengery.com/careers.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Glen-Gery Corporation is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Brickworks Limited. Brickworks Limited (“The Group”) is a large Australian-listed group of companies. The Group has been in operation since the early 1900s, has a market capitalization exceeding A$2.5 billion, and operates across 3 core business segments: Building Products, Land & Development, and Investments. The Group employs more than 2,000 FTE employees and operates nationally across Australia, recently acquiring Glen-Gery Corporation to add operations in the USA.
Founded in 1890, Glen-Gery Corporation is one of the nation’s largest brick manufacturers and operates eight brick manufacturing facilities and one manufactured stone facility. Glen-Gery products are sold nationally through a network of over 500 distributors as well as in Canada.
The Design Studio Manager is responsible for the long-term sustainable growth by gaining specifications for stylish products on volume projects, managing the Design Studio space as a unique event destination. The manager is also responsible for providing input on product development initiatives and assisting with the execution of sales strategy.
SUMMARY OF SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
Develop and implement sales and marketing strategies including but not limited to a weekly events program in line with budget;Establish and maintain relationships with decision makers such as but not limited to, architects, building designers, interior designers, key builders, developers and retail customers;Establish and maintain relationships with internal contacts, with particular focus on sales teams and product development;Develop, manage, and collaborate with Design Studio partners to maintain and build on existing customer baseEncourage strong working relationship with Design Studio partners to ensure superior serviceAchieve budgets and operational costs targetsGrow opportunity targets by developing relationships with architects and designers by direct reach out, attending industry events and office visits as necessaryImplement strategies and tactics to develop new project opportunities and achieve design studio sales targetsDemonstrate expertise in construction documents to provide technical adviceDemonstrate sound working knowledge of Health and Safety policies and proceduresRequired Skills/Abilities
Strong knowledge of technical drawingsGood organizational and communication skillsAdvanced computer skillsExceptional customer service skillsDetail oriented and accurateSupervisory skills including ability to develop subordinates and delegate responsibilityAbility to work under pressure and multi-taskEducation and Experience Requirements
College degree in architectural, interior design, engineering or equivalent experienceKnowledge of building product materials and construction industryThree to five years previous experience in sales/customer service supervision
This job description is not intended to be all inclusive an as such the employee will also be required to perform other reasonable business duties as may be assigned by their immediate supervisor and or other management personnel.
Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance and 401(k) plan. Please apply online at www.glengery.com/careers.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER