Specification Manager

SAINT-GOBAIN

Posting Date:  15/9/20

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Job Summary:

To improve Saint Gobain’s market share through specifying Saint Gobain’s products among the list of approved manufacturers & consultants and/or products for new projects under design, and to facilitate the approval process of its products when submitted for existing projects and potential new projects in Qatar.

Job Purpose:

  • Specifies SG’s name and or its products among the list of approved manufacturers/suppliers in specifications of projects that are under design by Consultant offices.
  • Assists the local sales team(s) in securing approvals for product submitted to current projects under construction.
  • Follows up all major consultants with regular visits to their head or site offices and by email after each visit.
  • Reports progress every 10 days to CEO and Business Unit Managers
  • Keeps track of newly announced projects under design (through Venture Middle East’s database) on a monthly basis.
  • Determines priority visits to consultants in coordination with the Business Unit Managers.
  • Reports newly obtained specifications by filling, scanning and distributing Project Report List to CEO & local sales team as per department procedures.
  • Reports newly obtained Product Approvals to CEO & local sales team as per department procedures.
  • Assists the CEO in consolidating all Project Report List and Products Approval List from all countries on a monthly basis or whenever needed.
  • Updates SG’s specifications to suit the consultant’s requirements, or whenever Technical Data Sheets are updated or newly introduced by the Central Marketing team.
  • Assists the CEO and the local office whenever seminars and presentations are held.
  • Keeps track of existing and new competitive products being specified and sold in the market.
  • Suggests new or improved marketing tools to the Central Marketing department.
  • Assists in updating key PowerPoint presentations for each SG’s product groups
  • Customizes AutoCAD drawings according to the consultant’s requirements, whenever needed.
  • Follows up on all submitted specifications to governmental and non-governmental bodies to ensure their approval.
  • Coordinates with Central Specification team whenever needed.
  • Building relationship with the local authorities related to environment to spread the awareness of SG products and benefits and spreading the company PURPOSE.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent. Masters is an asset.
  • Experience in local and/or international design, architecture or consulting offices; or in a regional contracting company.
  • Residing in Qatar and holding a residency.
  • Foreign experience as an expatriate is a plus.
  • Good command of English, Arabic & French languages is a plus.
  • Good command of basic computer skills
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work in a team environment.
  • Ability to cope with stress and meet tight deadlines.

FEW MORE STEPS TO UPLOAD YOUR APPLICATION

Please download, fill and attach the below application form before sending your application

DOWNLOAD OUR APPLICATION FORM

Functions: Specification Manager
Our Brands: SAINT-GOBAIN
Countries: Qatar

Apply for this position

Allowed Type(s): .pdf, .doc, .docx