Fabric Specification Manager
Description
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Fabric Specification Manager
Location: Cowpens, SC
About Mermet:
Mermet was founded in 1951 and joined the Hunter Douglas family of companies in 2005. Hunter Douglas is the
established worldwide design leader and most sought-after name in custom window fashions and a major manufacturer of
architectural products. Mermet is a manufacturer of sun control textiles specializing in PVC-coated fiberglass sunscreen
fabrics. We take pride in creating long term relationships with team members and customers alike. Mermet fabrics
deliver extraordinary quality, style and unrivaled functionality while also providing technologically advanced solutions to
everyday practical needs, such as managing natural light, heat reflection, sound absorption and much more.
Mermet has always been a home for innovative thinkers. Our culture is one of innovation that attracts the best and the
brightest. We pride ourselves as a group of passionate and creative individuals continuously seeking out new and novel
ways to advance our company, our industry, and our employees. With numerous benefits encouraging wellness and
growth, Mermet regards its people as its most valuable resource.
About the Role:
This role will suit a technical products-minded professional who is driven, goal-oriented, and thrives in a varied and fast
paced environment with the ability to build strong professional working relationships at all levels. With knowledge in the
principles and practices of window glazing/glass, architecture, building science, energy, and the specification process.
The successful candidate will have excellent problem solving and communication skills in addition to technical product
knowledge. Will work closely with a wide range of business influencers, including Commercial Window Covering
Fabricators, Architects, Designers, and Commercial Dealers, the ability to command and influence people is key to this
role. This role is based in Cowpens, SC and reports to the Commercial Business Manager.
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Point person for Mermet commercial customers for fabric selection, technical fabric information, solar
performance, and overall glass + fabric combined performance.
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Point person to the architectural & design community for Mermet.
Specify Mermet on commercial and hospitality roller shade projects.
Review architectural designs to provide comprehensive solar shade analysis for proper fabric selection and
specification highlighting Mermet fabrics to architects, interior designers, specifiers, and other AEC-related
groups.
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Work to attain Mermet fabrics as the Basis of Design (BOD) in commercial project specifications.
Identify key targets in the region who have influence over product selection at each stage of design and
construction.
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Maintain and update CRM software with project pipeline of all tracked building information, construction timelines,
and fabrics selected. This would also include tracking the growth of target AEC firms with logged meetings
conducted, BOD’s created, CEU’s given, contacts and other related relevant job activities.
Create industry awareness of quantified fabric performance when analyzed with the glazing.
Key Qualifications Include:
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3+ years technical sales experience to AEC for either a glass manufacturer, window sales, other solar control
building material, or industry consultant (energy, lighting, or building facade).
Results oriented, self-starter and proactive solution provider.
Proven planning and organization skills leading to the ability to successfully manage multiple priorities in a
dynamic environment.
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Requires excellent written and oral communication skills.
Excellent Presentation Skills.
Excellent problem-solving skills with an entrepreneurial spirit.
Ability to travel a must, up to 35% of total time.
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Education:
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Bachelor’s Degree. Education background in Building Science, Architecture, Engineering or Administration.
LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES
A Leader at Mermet displays these characteristics:
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Adaptability/Flexibility/Responsiveness -- Maintains an optimistic/positive outlook, responding constructively when
presented with challenge or change
Business Savvy -- Aligns organizational structure, systems, and processes to achieve desired results
Communication Skills – Clear and responsive in a fast-paced time period
Critical Thinking – Anticipates events and potential problems before they arise.
Engenders Trust -- Demonstrates and practices high standards of personal and professional integrity.
Equal Opportunity Employment
Updated: March 2, 2022