Architectural Sales Representative
The Company
Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation is a thriving, values-driven company focused on doing the right things. We’re a fast growing, publicly traded company (NYSE: ZWS), with an enduring reputation for integrity, giving back, and providing an engaging, inclusive environment where careers flourish and grow.
Named by Newsweek as One of America’s Most Responsible Companies and an Energage USA Top Workplace, at Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation, we never forget that our people are at the center of what makes us successful. They are the driving force behind our superior quality, product ingenuity, and exceptional customer experience. Our commitment to our people and their professional development is a recipe for success that has fueled our growth for over 100 years, as one of today’s leading international suppliers of plumbing and water delivery solutions.
Headquartered in Milwaukee, WI, Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation employs over 2800 employees worldwide, working from 24 locations across the U.S., China, Canada, Dubai, and Mexico, with sales offices available around the globe. We hope you’ll visit our website and learn more about Zurn Elkay at zurnelkay.com.
If you’re ready to join a company where what you do makes a difference and you have pride in the work you are doing, talk to us about joining the Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation family!
Zurn Elkay Water Solutions is the unrivaled leader in water solutions for health, human safety, and the environment. With our ecosystem of products and systems that are at the core of sustainability we deliver solutions that protect human health, conserve resources, and optimize our customers results. Water sustains everything. At Zurn Elkay we are Sustainably Inspired!
We offer the largest breadth of engineered water solutions and sustainable plumbing products, while delivering total building solutions for new construction and retrofit applications. Zurn designs, procures, manufactures, and markets products that provide and enhance Water Safety & Control, Flow Systems, and Hygienic & Environmental solutions.
Business Unit:
Hadrian is a worldwide supplier of quality toilet partition and locker products. Hadrian was the first manufacturer to powder coat toilet partitions and has continued to embrace new technologies and materials in order to offer architects, designers and end-users more flexibility in design. Hadrian’s wide range of toilet partition products includes; powder coated metal, stainless steel, embossed stainless steel, and solid plastic. Lockers are available in Emperor (corridor), Gladiator (athletic) and replacement front styles.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Architectural Sales Representative is responsible for achieving sales, profitability and developing relationships with partners in the Ontario market. This relationship focused sales professional will assist in driving the preference of Hadrian products through Architects, Spec Writers, Interior Designers, General Contractors, Property Managers and Distributors. This role will have a hybrid work schedule out of our Burlington, ON office (flexible based on performance). The candidate must have the ability to travel across Ontario (25-50%), staying overnight when needed.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Increase preference for Hadrian products by proactively developing relationships with Architects, Spec Writers, Interior Designers, General Contractors, Property Managers and Distributors. Educating these partners on the overall product offering and custom capabilities of the business.
Influence specification by actively tracking projects in the early design stage. Collaborating with Distribution Partners to ensure specification is held to job completion.
Be accountable to the partner growth metrics established in the annual plan. Identify and rollout new opportunities for partners, helping them grow their Hadrian product portfolio through joint development of solutions and services.
Monitor competitor activity and strategically promote Hadrian products.
Communicate and collaborate with Customer Experience Supervisor (Inside Sales), Customer Service Representative and other divisions to ensure a seamless Hadrian experience with all partners.
SKILLS
Design and technical expertise/aptitude required.
Successful track record of sales achievements in the construction industry.
Hold existing relationships with Architects, Spec Writers, Interior Designers and General Contractors for commercial specification considered an asset.
Strong organizational/time management skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, with a commitment to meeting deadlines.
Able to build and maintain lasting relationships with corporate departments and key business partners.
Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings considered an asset.
Basic knowledge of building code in Ontario considered an asset.
CRM knowledge considered an asset.
Detail orientated with excellent organization, communication (Written/Verbal) and interpersonal skills.
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Customer Focus
Results Focus
Communication
Team Work
Time Management
Planning and Organizing
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Architecture, Design, Marketing, Business or related field.
1-3 years of experience in an outside sales role
Total Rewards and Benefits
Competitive Salary
Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, AD&D, and Life Insurance
Matching 401(k) Contribution
Health Savings Account
Up to 3 Weeks Vacation
12 Paid Holidays
Annual Bonus Eligibility
Educational Reimbursement
Matching Gift Program
Equal Opportunity Employer – Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran
Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation
What happens when two remarkable sustainability leaders come together as one?
A sustainability powerhouse is born, making a splash in the markets they serve and saving the planet one innovative installation at a time.
In early 2022, Zurn Water Solutions Corporation, a market leader in smart, sustainable water solutions, and Elkay Manufacturing, a commercial drinking water solutions leader, agreed to combine their two exceptional firms to become a single water solutions powerhouse.
Together, the combined company offers a comprehensive package of innovative, sustainable, specified, engineered water solutions and sustainable plumbing products that provide water safety, water quality, and water conservation through critical service environments, while delivering total building solutions for new construction and retrofit applications around the globe. Our innovative solutions enable customers to advance their ESG initiatives and reduce operating costs while providing students, patients, patrons, and people within public and private spaces a safe, clean environment and access to fresh, pure, potable water – the essence of life itself.
What makes Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation special is our people and our culture.
While playing a leading role in sustainability and water access are remarkable, what makes Zurn Elkay’s story so compelling is the alignment of the two well-respected companies with powerful legacies and a combined 224-year company history and shared values and cultures where people matter most.
Sustainably inspired, the company has a deep commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, water, and environmental stewardship, and giving back to the communities where we live, work and play. Our powerful legacy of caring and commitment is made possible by the exceptional people that embody Zurn Elkay’s values.
We are looking for innovative, energetic people who want to help solve tomorrow’s challenges today. Our Total Associate Engagement core value means we work hard to ensure our associates have opportunities to grow and an inclusive culture in which to thrive. From formal training to on-the-job development and exposure to new businesses, when you join Zurn Elkay, you will join a collaborative organization that will give you opportunities to thrive and grow.