Responsable des spécifications (France)

The Acoustics Company; Le Lude; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance-based incentives

Dynamic design-focused environment

Job summary

A leading acoustic solutions firm is seeking a Specification Manager to develop project specifications and support successful delivery. This role involves building relationships with architects and designers, promoting technical solutions during design phases, and managing projects from inception to completion. The ideal candidate will have experience in architectural specification sales, be fluent in both French and English, and possess excellent communication skills. Opportunities to work with major players in the design industry across Europe are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in architectural specification sales or commercial interior products.
• Ability to present technical products within a design-led environment.
• Fluency in both French and English.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with architects and designers.
• Promote solutions during project design stages.
• Manage projects from design to delivery.

Skills

Architectural specification sales

Relationship-building

Technical presentation

Project management

Fluent in French

Fluent in English

Job description

Location: France (with travel as required)

Reporting to: Managing Director / Commercial Director

Position: Specification Manager

Company: The Acoustics Company SAS

Company Overview

The Acoustics Company SAS designs and manufactures high-performance acoustic solutions for commercial interiors. Working closely with architects, interior designers, design and build companies, and contractors, the company delivers innovative acoustic systems that combine technical performance with architectural design.

Our projects span modern workplace interiors, hospitality, education, and public environments across Europe.

At The Acoustics Company, we believe designers and specifiers should be able to design with confidence and specify with clarity. Our role is to provide the technical expertise, product solutions, and support that make this possible.

Role Overview

The Specification Manager is responsible for developing and securing project specifications with architects, interior designers, design and build companies, and workplace specialists, while supporting projects through to delivery.

This role combines technical specification development and commercial sales, ensuring that The Acoustics Company’s products are specified early in the design stage and successfully delivered through construction.

The role will primarily focus on workspace and commercial interior projects, although opportunities across other sectors will also be developed where acoustic solutions are required.

A key part of the role is communicating The Acoustics Company’s approach to the market, ensuring that architects and designers understand how our solutions enable them to design with confidence and specify with clarity.

The successful candidate must be fluent in both English and French, as the role involves working with international design teams, contractors, and internal teams across Europe.

Specification and Design Development

• Build strong relationships with architects, interior designers, design and build companies, workplace consultants, and acoustic specialists.
• Promote The Acoustics Company’s solutions during the design and specification stage of projects.
• Assist design teams with product selection, acoustic strategy, and technical detailing.
• Deliver CPD presentations, product demonstrations, and technical briefings.
• Clearly communicate how The Acoustics Company helps designers design with confidence and specify with clarity through technical expertise and well-developed product systems.
• Support project teams in developing detailed product specifications and design documentation.

Project Development and Sales

• Convert specifications into secured projects and commercial opportunities.
• Manage projects throughout the lifecycle: design, specification, tender, order, and delivery.
• Work closely with contractors, design and build companies, and installers to ensure successful project execution.
• Identify and develop new project opportunities within the architecture, design, and workplace interiors community.
• Maintain regular engagement with key design practices, design and build contractors, and strategic clients.

Technical and Commercial Support

• Provide technical guidance on acoustic performance, product applications, and installation.
• Collaborate with internal teams including design, manufacturing, and project delivery.
• Prepare quotations, proposals, and technical documentation aligned with project specifications.
• Support the tender process and ensure specifications translate effectively into delivered solutions.

Key Skills and Experience

Essential

• Experience in architectural specification sales, technical specification, or commercial interior products.
• Experience working with architects, designers, and design and build companies.
• Ability to present and position technical products within a design-led environment.
• Experience managing projects from design stage through to completion.
• Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills.
• Fluent in French and English, both spoken and written.

Desirable

• Experience within acoustic products, interior architectural systems, or workplace interiors.
• Knowledge of commercial office fit‑out or workspace design.
• Familiarity with architectural drawings, specifications, and construction processes.

Personal Attributes

• Commercially minded with a consultative specification sales approach.
• Interest in architecture, design, and workplace environments.
• Strong organisational and project management abilities.
• Self‑motivated with the ability to develop new relationships and opportunities.
• Collaborative mindset with a solutions‑focused approach to projects.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work with leading architects, designers, and workplace specialists across Europe.
• A dynamic and design‑focused environment.
• Competitive salary with performance‑based incentives.
• Opportunity to be part of a growing European acoustic solutions company.