Technical Sales Manager - Wood Architectural Solutions

Saint-Gobain; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 99,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare options

RRSP plan

Bonus program

Tuition reimbursement

Employee stock purchase

Job summary

CertainTeed, a Saint-Gobain subsidiary, seeks a Technical Sales Manager, Wood to support architects, contractors and reps across Canada and the US, turning design concepts into practical wood ceiling and wall solutions. You will guide design development, advise on wood species and finishes, and coordinate with engineering, Estimating and Design teams to meet performance and code requirements.

A bachelor’s in Architecture/Engineering/Construction Management and 10+ years in technical sales are

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• At least 10 years of experience in technical sales, architectural products, construction, or related roles.
• Experience with CAD software, Revit, or parametric modelling tools.
• Technical knowledge of architectural wood products, including wood species, veneers, materials, finishes, fabrication processes, and ceiling/wall applications.
• Strong knowledge of commercial construction processes, specifications, and project delivery methods.
• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret architectural drawings, specifications, and shop drawings.
• Excellent communication skills, able to explain technical information to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to collaborate across a matrixed environment with commercial, technical, engineering, product development, and manufacturing stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Partner with architects during Design Development and Construction Document phases, offering product expertise and options.
• Advise customers on wood ceiling and wall applications, including species, veneers, coatings, and MEP integration.
• Collaborate with engineering and technical teams to ensure designs meet structural, acoustic, aesthetic, and performance requirements.
• Guide contractors on installation methods, constructability, and field issue resolution.
• Support Sales, Estimating, and Design teams with budgets, takeoffs, value-engineering options, shop drawings, and bills of material.
• Maintain knowledge of industry codes, standards, trends, and competitive products.
• Provide market feedback to Product Management and R&D for extensions and code-related requirements.
• Represent the organization at trade shows and design community events.
• Travel up to 35%.

Skills

CAD software

Revit

Architecture knowledge

Project coordination

Communication skills

Education

Architecture/Engineering/Construction Management degree

Tools

Revit

Parametric modelling tools

Job description

Technical Sales Manager - Wood Architectural Solutions

Build the future of architectural wood solutions

CertainTeed is seeking an experienced Technical Sales Manager, Wood to serve as a trusted technical partner to architects, contractors, independent manufacturer representatives, sales teams, and internal technical stakeholders.

Reporting to the General Manager, Decoustics, Wood, you will help transform architectural concepts into practical ceiling and wall solutions. You will provide technical guidance throughout the design and construction process, particularly on complex and landmark projects that require long-term coordination from initial design through installation.

This is an individual contributor role with broad visibility across Canada and the United States. You will collaborate closely with Sales, Preconstruction, Engineering, Estimating, Design, Product Management, Research and Development, Manufacturing, vendors, and other internal business groups.

What you will do

Partner with architects during the Design Development and Construction Document phases, providing product expertise, design options, and project-specific technical solutions.

Advise customers and stakeholders on wood ceiling and wall applications, including wood species, veneers, solid wood, MDF, FRPB, coatings, stains, fabrication capabilities, design parameters, and MEP integration.

Collaborate with internal and external engineering and technical teams to ensure proposed product designs meet structural, acoustic, aesthetic, and performance requirements.

Guide contractors on installation methods, constructability, and the resolution of technical issues encountered in the field.

Support Sales, Estimating, and Design teams with project development budgets, takeoffs, value-engineering options, supplemental details, shop drawings, and bills of material.

Maintain current knowledge of relevant industry codes, standards, trends, and competitive products.

Provide market and customer feedback to Product Management and Research and Development, contributing to product line extensions, product development initiatives, and code-related requirements.

Represent the organization at trade shows, networking events, and other activities involving the architecture and design community and contractors.

Is this job for you ?

What you bring

A bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field. An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may also be considered.

At least 10 years of experience in technical sales, architectural products, construction, or related industry roles.

Experience working with CAD software, Revit, or parametric modelling tools.

Technical knowledge of architectural wood products, including wood species, veneers, raw materials, coatings, stains, fabrication processes, and ceiling or wall applications.

Strong knowledge of commercial construction processes, specifications, and project delivery methods.

Demonstrated ability to read and interpret architectural drawings, specifications, and shop drawings.

Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain technical information effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Ability to work successfully across a highly collaborative and matrixed environment involving commercial, technical, engineering, product development, and manufacturing stakeholders.

Work environment and travel

This position involves a combination of office-based work, customer visits, jobsite activities, and occasional exposure to plant operations. Travel of up to 35% is expected to support independent manufacturer representatives, area sales managers, customers, and active project sites

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A little more about us

Through the responsible development of innovative and sustainable building products, CertainTeed, headquartered in Malvern, Pennsylvania, has helped shape the building products industry for more than 120 years. Founded in 1904 as General Roofing Manufacturing Company, the firm's slogan "Quality Made Certain, Satisfaction Guaranteed," inspired the name CertainTeed. Today, CertainTeed is a leading North American brand of exterior and interior building products, including roofing, siding, fence, decking, railing, trim, insulation, drywall and ceilings.

A subsidiary of Saint-Gobain, one of the world’s largest and oldest building products companies, CertainTeed has more than 6,300 employees and more than 60 manufacturing facilities throughout the United States and Canada. www.certainteed.com

To make sure nothing is forgotten

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced technical sales professional who enjoys working at the intersection of architecture, construction, product design, and customer partnership. You will play an influential role in helping architects and contractors develop technically sound, visually distinctive, and constructible wood ceiling and wall solutions.

If you are energized by complex architectural projects, enjoy building trusted relationships, and can translate creative design concepts into practical technical solutions, we would like to hear from you.

Legal Statement

Saint-Gobain is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process to applicants upon their request. This commitment is in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

Benefits in joining us

• Excellent healthcare options: Medical, vision, prescription & dental
• Family Focus & Balance: Parental leave, paid time-off, and Employee Assistance Program
• Financial Security: Company-funded Retirement Accumulation Plan - Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP), Deferred Profit-Sharing Plan (DPSP), Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) and Employee Stock Purchase Program (PEG)
• Tuition Reimbursement: Continuing education for every season of your career
• Employee Recognition Programs
• LiveWell: Rewarding you for living a healthy lifestyle
• Be Well Be You: Our comprehensive benefits, resources, and programs platform to help you and your family be well, wherever you are in life (Emotional, Physical, Financial, and Social)
• Pet insurance options: Insurance plan & prescription discount program for your furry friends
• Perks & Savings Program: access to thousands of gift cards, in-store and online discounts, as well as cashback offers.
• This is an active, existing vacancy. We are looking to fill this position immediately.

Certain provinces require pay information be provided in job postings. The national pay range for this position is 99 000$ to $126 000$ per year, however, the base pay offered may vary depending on geographic region, internal equity, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors.

In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for an annual bonus. The targeted bonus amount is 13% of base salary based on company and individual performance measures.

Saint-Gobain aims to deliver a comprehensive Total Rewards package to support our employees’ well-being and help improve daily life for themselves and their families. Employees have the flexibility to choose the benefits that best needs their individual needs.