Pittsburgh Glass Works Looking for Specialist, Architectural Services at Pittsburgh, PA  Full Time

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Vitro Architectural Glass

Vitro Architectural Glass manufactures a broad range of industry-leading, energy-efficient products such as Solarban, Sungate and Starphire Ultra-Clear glasses. Throughout our storied history, collaboration and innovation have been central to our advancements. Today, the key to our success continues to lie in the strength of our partnerships. With a foundation formed on trust, teamwork and shared excitement, the possibilities for impactful innovations in glass are truly endless.

With manufacturing facilities throughout the U.S. and Mexico, Vitro Architectural Glass is committed to sustainable manufacturing processes and products. Vitro also operates one of the world’s largest glass research and development facilities in Pittsburgh, PA and has four residential glass fabrication plants in Canada.

Website: www.vitroglazings.com

The Specialist, Architectural Services, is an integral part of the team, who is willing to learn and grow, that successfully obtains Vitro product specifications for commercial projects which contributes to the overall profitability of the Flat Glass business unit. The primary interaction will be with architects, owners/developers, general contractors, and specialty contractors. Secondary interaction will occur with Vitro sales teams and Vitro customers.

This position is to be a home office. Preferablly, applicants will live in the Western United States.

Review new project anouncements to identify potential construction projects for direct follow-up

Categorize projects based on business unit criteria
• Track in CRM
• Identify and contact decision makers on desirable key & targeted projects
• Provide direct sales influence with channel decision makers to favorably position Vitro on desired projects by attaining favorable specification decisions
• Support Key Project Teams in their tracking efforts on projects during the design and pre-bid phases to ensure Vitro remains in the most desirable position

• Act as a liaison to outside managers for the business to maintain consistent brand message across the product lines

• Provide timely communications on project status and stages to Architectural Services Team, Key Project Teams, the appropriate SBU Sales Managers, and other relevant personnel
• Determine process improvement requirements to ensure optimization of business processes
• Some travel may be required

• Business, Architecture or Marketing degree preferred; business development or sales background is desirable
• Experience in or understanding of the commercial construction industry including the various channel influencer roles and knowledge of Vitro architectural glass products preferred
• Must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills to be able to effectively interact with internal and external customers and their staffs
• Strong time management skills are a plus
• Advanced skills with Microsoft Office suite and a high level of proficiency in MS Excel
• CRM software and data retrieval preferred
• Function well in a team environment
• Spanish language skills are helpful

An individual with broad knowledge of the commercial construction industry, including the various channel influencer roles, the overall construction process, and Vitro products is preferable. Also desirable, would be an individual with extensive knowledge levels of the sales, distribution, fabrication, marketing, and installation of commercial building products.

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