Specification Representative

Win At Wilsonart

At Wilsonart, we don't just make surfaceswe build careers. When you join our team, you become part of something bigger: a company driven by innovation, grounded in values, and powered by people who care. You'll be surrounded by teammates who take pride in their work and look out for one another. You'll have the chance to learn, grow and make a real impact. And you'll be part of a company that believes winning means helping you succeed at work and in life. Here, you'll win with:

Support that keeps you well

• Medical, dental, and life insurance
• Company-paid short- and long-term disability
• FSAs and dependent care options
• Vision and legal benefits
• Gym discounts and wellness clinics
• Tuition reimbursementfor you and your dependents

Opportunities to grow

• Clear paths to promotion and internal mobility
• Training, coaching, and mentorship
• Development programs to support your goals

Time for what matters

• Paid vacation and holidays in your first year
• A culture that respects work-life balance

Specification Representative - Manhattan Job Description

The Wilsonart Specification Representative-Manhattan is responsible for driving commercial growth by securing, managing, and converting specifications for all Wilsonart products. This role serves as a trusted advisor to the commercial design community, influencing material selection and ensuring Wilsonart solutions are seamlessly implemented from concept through completion. Success is measured by Wilsonart specification adoption, project conversion, and sustained market share growth.

• Develop and maintain strategic relationships with architects, designers, specification writers, and facility planners within the assigned territory-Manhattan.
• Drive specification adoption and ensure conversion through close collaboration with sales, distribution, and fabrication partners.
• Provide expert product, design, and application guidance tailored to project requirements.
• Track project opportunities and specification-to-sale conversion using Wilsonart's CRM system.
• Execute hands-on merchandising, display placement, and updates to maintain brand consistency.
• Represent Wilsonart at industry associations and professional events.
• Deliver professional presentations and product training to design firms and influencers.
• Provide feedback to internal customers regarding the surface needs of the design community.
• Effectively use Wilsonart's Customer Relationship Management (CRM) tool. Documentation includes account data, sales call itineraries and activity, merchandise placement, and project opportunity tracking.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of the complete product line and its marketing performance.
• Experience with marketing, sales, and specification principles.
• Knowledge of safety standards applicable to the work area and other pertinent rules/regulations governing work standards.
• Ability to communicate well in oral and written formats with all levels of our organization and our customers.
• Ability to sell products and concepts.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to travel.
• Ability to make professional public presentations.
• Effective time management skills and a strong work ethic are a must.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in marketing/business administration or a closely related field. One additional year of experience may substitute for one year of required education with a maximum substitution of four years.
• One year's field selling experience, preferably in the commercial design community.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Continuously stand/walk or lift/handle/carry material or equipment of moderate weight (20-50lbs) ENVIRONMENT: Located in a comfortable indoor area. Examples: executive, management and support positions

Wilsonart is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances.