BUILDING MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY

Recruitment for Building Materials & Construction Technology

Voltys helps manufacturers, suppliers, importers, wholesalers, and distributors within the professional construction supply industry find commercial, product-oriented, operational, and managerial professionals. We understand how technical products, distribution channels, specifiers, projects, and end-users converge within the construction supply chain.

MARKET Construction supply

Producers, suppliers, importers, wholesalers, and distributors.

MARKET EXPERTISE Construction sector

Technical products, distribution channels, prescribers and project market.

TEAM 2 specialists

Niels Uljee as the primary point of contact, with Udo van der Groen as an additional specialist within Building Materials & Construction Technology.

SEARCH Direct Search

Active approach to specialist, scarce, and latently available professionals.

VACANCIES & POSITIONS

Professionals for sales, product management, operations, and executive management

Within building materials and construction technology, general commercial experience is often insufficient. Professionals must understand how technical products, distribution channels, specifiers, projects, and end-users converge within the construction supply chain.

01

Commercial positions

  • Account Manager Building Materials
  • Key Account Manager
  • Sales Manager
  • Business Development Manager
  • Channel Manager
  • Head of Sales
  • Commercial Technical Advisor
02

Product management & marketing

  • Product manager
  • Head of Product Management
  • Category Manager
  • Marketing manager
  • Market Development Manager
  • Technical Product Specialist
  • Sales Engineer
03

Operations, management & executive board

  • Operations Manager
  • Purchasing Manager
  • Supply Chain Manager
  • Logistics manager
  • QHSE Manager
  • Managing Director
  • General Manager or CEO
CURRENT VACANCIES

Vacancies in Building Materials & Construction Technology

Current positions that Voltys manages within this specialized market area.

THE PROFESSIONAL CONSTRUCTION SUPPLY CHAIN

Recruitment for producers, suppliers, and distributors

Voltys supports organizations that develop, produce, or distribute building materials, technical construction products, and installation materials. In doing so, we understand the various sales channels and decision-makers within the construction market.

01

Producers & manufacturers

Manufacturers of building materials, finishing products, installation materials, and technical solutions for construction, renovation, and industry.

02

Suppliers & distributors

Importers, technical wholesalers, and distributors who market products through installers, contractors, dealers, and professional sales channels.

03

Project market & prescribers

Organizations that collaborate with architects, consultants, project developers, contractors, installers, housing associations, and end users.

04

Technical construction supply

Companies in which civil engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, electronics, and mechanics come together in a single product or system.

05

Renovation & sustainability

Producers and suppliers of energy-efficient building products, insulation, renovation solutions, circular materials, and sustainable systems.

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Technical distribution

Professional distribution of fasteners, tools, construction chemicals, electrical products, and other technical product groups.

MARKETS IN PRACTICE

Recruitment within diverse construction product groups

Voltys has experience with recruitment for organizations within various sectors of professional construction supply: from building hardware and installation technology to finishing, interior construction, and technical distribution.

Doors, frames & hardware

  • Wooden, uPVC, and aluminium window frames
  • Doors and door systems
  • Hinges and locks
  • Building hardware and ironmongery
  • Access solutions

Facade, ventilation & sun protection

  • Facade products and facade systems
  • Ventilation grilles
  • Natural ventilation
  • Sun protection and sun protection control
  • Climate comfort

Sanitary, water & installation technology

  • Sanitary systems
  • Water distribution
  • Pumps and compressors
  • Underfloor heating
  • Climate ceilings and HVAC installation technology

Floors, walls & interior construction

  • Project flooring
  • System walls
  • Ceiling systems
  • Modular interior walls
  • Interior construction and finishing products

Insulation & sustainable building

  • Thermal insulation
  • Energy-efficient building products
  • Renovation and sustainability
  • Circular building materials
  • Sustainable product development

Technical distribution & construction engineering

  • Fasteners
  • Cable support systems and distribution boxes
  • Switching equipment and power distribution
  • Sealants, adhesives and construction chemicals
  • Tools and paint spraying equipment
MARKET DEVELOPMENTS

Sustainability, renovation, and supply chain collaboration are changing the market

Manufacturers and suppliers are selling standalone products less and less frequently. Customers expect complete solutions, technical advice, and demonstrable added value throughout the entire lifespan of a building.

  • Sustainable and energy-efficient building products
  • Renovation and sustainability of existing buildings
  • Circular materials and reusable systems
  • Integration of various technical disciplines
  • Digitization of sales and services
  • Higher demands on technical product knowledge
  • Long-term collaboration within the construction supply chain
MARKET EXPERIENCE

Recruitment experience at well-known construction engineering organizations

Voltys has conducted recruitment processes for manufacturers, suppliers, and distributors in sectors including building hardware, fastening technology, ventilation, sun protection, installation technology, flooring, partition walls, insulation, and electrical products. Assignments ranged from account management, sales, and product management to operations, management, and executive positions.

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WHY VOLTYS

Market knowledge that goes beyond the job profile

The right professional must not only be capable of handling the role but also understand how the product, the organization, the sales channel, and the entire construction chain function.

01

Specialized network

Access to active and passively searching professionals within building materials, construction engineering, technical wholesalers, and professional distribution.

02

Knowledge of the construction industry

Insight into manufacturers, importers, wholesalers, prescribers, installers, contractors, and project-oriented sales.

03

Technology and commerce

We recognize professionals who can translate technical products into clear benefits for clients, partners, and projects.

04

Executive Search & headhunting

For senior and scarce positions, we also approach experienced professionals who are not actively looking for a new position.

05

Personal supervision

Employer and candidate receive a dedicated point of contact and clear guidance throughout the entire recruitment process.

SPECIALISTS WITHIN THIS MARKET

An experienced recruitment team for building materials and construction technology

Niels Uljee is the primary point of contact for recruitment, headhunting, and Executive Search within Building Materials & Construction Technology. Udo van der Groen is additionally involved in commercial, product-oriented, management, and executive positions within this market.

PRIMARY POINT OF CONTACT

Niels Uljee

Founder and Director of Voltys, specialized in recruitment, headhunting, and Executive Search for commercial, management, and executive positions within building materials, construction engineering, and industry.

Construction materials Construction engineering Management & Board of Directors
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Niels Uljee, recruiter for building materials and construction technology at Voltys
ADDITIONAL POINT OF CONTACT

Udo van der Groen

Senior recruitment specialist for building materials, technical products, product management, sales, management, and executive positions.

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HIGHLY SOUGHT-AFTER QUALITIES

Consultative selling within building materials and construction technology

High-quality construction products are not sold solely on price. The right professional understands the product, the application, the client, and the position of the solution within the complete construction project.

Technical product knowledge, insight into distribution, and project-based sales make the difference between general commercial experience and true market fit.

Technical & commercial affinity Knowledge of construction products Consultative selling Wholesale & distribution Contractors & Specifiers Product introduction Market positioning Long-running sales processes
FOR EMPLOYERS

Specialist talent for professional construction supply

Voltys supports HR Managers, Talent Acquisition Managers, Hiring Managers, and management at manufacturers, suppliers, importers, wholesalers, and distributors in finding commercial, product-oriented, operational, and managerial professionals.

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  1. 01

    Market-oriented search

    We map out relevant producers, suppliers, distributors, roles, and professionals within the specific market segment in a targeted manner.

  2. 02

    Reaching latent talent

    Through active headhunting, we also reach professionals who do not respond to vacancies themselves or actively apply.

  3. 03

    Understanding the construction industry

    The product, application, sales channel, specifiers, contractors, and project market are part of the substantive search and selection.

  4. 04

    Recruitment in the Benelux

    Support for clients and professionals within the Netherlands, Belgium, and the wider Benelux.

FAQ

Recruitment in building materials and construction engineering

Answers to frequently asked questions about organizations, roles, headhunting, Executive Search, and recruitment within the professional construction supply industry.

For which companies does Voltys work in the building materials sector?

Voltys supports manufacturers, importers, suppliers, wholesalers, and distributors of building materials, construction products, installation materials, and professional construction solutions.

For which positions is Voltys recruiting?

Voltys recruits, among others, account managers, key account managers, sales managers, product managers, marketing managers, purchasing managers, operations managers, commercial managers, and executive professionals.

Does Voltys also recruit for senior management and the board?

Yes. For senior management, executive, and other key strategic positions, Voltys utilizes targeted headhunting and Executive Search.

Can Voltys approach candidates who are not actively applying?

Yes. Through targeted search and a personal approach, we also reach passively interested professionals who do not actively respond to vacancies.

Can Voltys fill multiple positions or an entire team?

Yes. Voltys can assist with individual vacancies, but also with building or expanding commercial, operational, and management teams.

Does Voltys work in the Netherlands and Belgium?

Yes. Voltys supports clients and professionals within the Netherlands, Belgium, and the wider Benelux.

Who is the primary point of contact for building materials?

Niels Uljee is the primary point of contact for recruitment, headhunting, and Executive Search within Building Materials & Construction Technology. Udo van der Groen is additionally involved within this specialty.

DIRECT CONVERSATION

Looking for talent in Building Materials & Construction Technology?

Are you looking for a Building Materials Account Manager, Product Manager, Sales Manager, Operations Manager, or a management or executive professional within the professional construction supply industry? Voltys helps you reach the relevant candidate market in a targeted manner.

RECRUITMENT Commercial, product-oriented, and operational roles Discuss your vacancy
EXECUTIVE SEARCH Management and executive positions within the construction supply industry Discuss an Executive Search
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RECENT MARKET ACTIVITY

Recently held positions within Building Materials & Construction Technology

A selection from the Voltys vacancy archive within this specialization. These vacancies have since been filled; the detail pages remain available as an insight into positions and organizations within this market.