Furniture Specifier Jobs

BRC is looking for an enthusiastic and passionate individual to join our extraordinary and growing team as a Furniture Specifier. BRC is a modern office furniture manufacturer, focused on creating meaningful and inspirational workplace experiences. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work with BRC’s motivated and engaging Team, where inclusivity, diversity, and positive work experiences are our top priority.
THE OPPORTUNITY:
The Furniture Specifier will primarily be responsible for preparing quotes for our Dealers and liaising with our internal Client Services and Design Engineers to build creative solutions and provide our Dealers with the optimal customer experience. If you are self-starter who is interested in developing your skills within the office furniture industry, then this is the job for you!
What You Will Do:

• Consult with the Engineering Team in the layout, design and space planning of furniture specifications for client offices.
• If required, work with Project Manager on project development and execution.
• Audit specifications against drawings, producing order-ready documentation. Consult with Dealer for any changes or revisions.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge of BRC’s furniture lines, including features/benefits, pricing, application and specification options.
• Prepare furniture layout drawings, renderings, 3D drawings and complete proposal packages.
• Other duties as necessary to meet the needs of the business.
• Verify finished approval drawings against specifications and order details; obtain customer sign-off.
• Provide professional customer interface by regularly attending client planning meetings to determine furniture needs and develop solutions to meet these needs.
• Manage complex tenders, which includes the comprehensive review of documents, furniture specifications, application and product strategy.
• Manage multiple projects; establishing acceptable timelines, effectively prioritizing them while maintaining a high level of accuracy and productivity, and ensuring the work is completed on time.
• Keep management informed by submitting project updates.
• Prepare accurate orders to include product specification, quantities, discounts, pricing, and other service instructions and/or direction.
• Create quotes for our Dealers by identifying the customer’s requirements including scope, budget and competitive information; create a solution, and source all pricing.

Requirements

• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work well with others and take direction and criticism in a positive manner.
• Robust knowledge of space planning including AutoCad, Project Spec, Visual Impressions, or other similar programming
• Ability to absorb new ideas and concepts quickly and to ensure they are clearly communicated to an audience.
• Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Windows including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, CRM Software
• Ability to multi-task and deliver tight deadlines.
• 4- 5 years’ experience as a furniture specifier or within a similar role.
• Is a problem solver with the ability to work independently as well as in a group setting.
• High attention to detail and quality standards.

Benefits

• Various social and recreational activities
• Opportunities for growth and advancement
• Inspiring team committed to a diverse, inclusive, and safe workspace.

BRC is one incredible Team, delivering on the ultimate in Customer experience. If you want to join us on our journey, please submit your resume and cover letter by June 16, 2023.
Due to a high volume of applications, only those candidates who are selected for interviews will be contacted.
BRC endeavors to fill positions with the best available candidates who have the appropriate combination of education, experience, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. BRC is committed to equity and values diversity. We welcome applications from qualified individuals of all genders and sexual orientations, persons with disabilities, Aboriginal persons and persons of a visible minority.