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.
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.
Commercial positions
- Account Manager Building Materials
- Key Account Manager
- Sales Manager
- Business Development Manager
- Channel Manager
- Head of Sales
- Commercial Technical Advisor
Product management & marketing
- Product manager
- Head of Product Management
- Category Manager
- Marketing manager
- Market Development Manager
- Technical Product Specialist
- Sales Engineer
Operations, management & executive board
- Operations Manager
- Purchasing Manager
- Supply Chain Manager
- Logistics manager
- QHSE Manager
- Managing Director
- General Manager or CEO
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.
Producers & manufacturers
Manufacturers of building materials, finishing products, installation materials, and technical solutions for construction, renovation, and industry.
Suppliers & distributors
Importers, technical wholesalers, and distributors who market products through installers, contractors, dealers, and professional sales channels.
Project market & prescribers
Organizations that collaborate with architects, consultants, project developers, contractors, installers, housing associations, and end users.
Technical construction supply
Companies in which civil engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, electronics, and mechanics come together in a single product or system.
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.
Specialized network
Access to active and passively searching professionals within building materials, construction engineering, technical wholesalers, and professional distribution.
Knowledge of the construction industry
Insight into manufacturers, importers, wholesalers, prescribers, installers, contractors, and project-oriented sales.
Technology and commerce
We recognize professionals who can translate technical products into clear benefits for clients, partners, and projects.
executive search
For senior and scarce positions, we also approach experienced professionals who are not actively looking for a new position.
Personal supervision
Employer and candidate receive a dedicated point of contact and clear guidance throughout the entire recruitment process.
An experienced recruitment team for building materials and construction technology
Depending on the product group, job level, and market, Voltys assembles the right recruitment team. In this way, we combine market knowledge with experience in commercial recruitment, headhunting, and executive search.
Niels Uljee
Founder of Voltys and experienced recruitment specialist for commercial, management, and executive positions within building materials, construction engineering, and industry.
View Niels' profile →Mendez Crown
Recruitment specialist for sales, management, and operational positions within HVAC, climate control, water technology, and technical installations.
View Mendez's profile →Udo van der Groen
Senior recruitment specialist for building materials, technical products, product management, sales, management, and executive positions.
View Udo's profile →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
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, system walls, insulation, and electrical products.
Examples of organizations for which Voltys has recruited professionals are ASSA ABLOY, SFS, Fabory, DUCO, Somfy, Legrand, Gerflor and PIFThe assignments ranged from account management, sales, and product management to operations, management, and executive positions.
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
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 and commercial affinity
- Knowledge of construction products and applications
- Consultative selling and advisory selling
- Experience with wholesalers and distribution partners
- Insight into contractors and the specifying market
- Product introduction and market positioning
- Relationship management and long-term sales processes
Targeted approach to scarce professionals and experienced leaders
Experienced account managers, product managers, sales leaders, and executive professionals in the building materials industry are often not visible on the regular labor market.
Voltys maps out the relevant market in a targeted manner and approaches professionals who match the position, organization, and growth objectives. We can also assist in assembling or expanding complete commercial and operational teams.
More about recruitment and selection and executive search →Executive search for, among others:
- Sales and Commercial Management
- General management
- Country Management
- Product management
- Operations and logistics
- Purchasing and supply chain
- marketing management
- Head of Sales and Head of Inside Sales
- Managing Director and General Manager
- CEO and other executive positions
Recruitment in building materials and construction engineering
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?
We recruit account managers, key account managers, sales managers, product managers, marketing managers, purchasing managers, operations managers, commercial managers, and executive professionals, among others.
Does Voltys also recruit for senior management and the board?
Yes. For senior management, executive, and other key strategic positions, Voltys employs 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 point of contact for building materials?
Niels Uljee is the first point of contact for recruitment, headhunting, and executive search within building materials and construction technology. Depending on the product group and position, he works with Mendez Kroon and Udo van der Groen.
Looking for a professional in building materials or construction technology?
Niels Uljee helps manufacturers, suppliers, importers, wholesalers, and distributors find commercial, product-oriented, operational, and managerial professionals within the professional construction supply industry.