At Van Metre, we believe that each employee contributes directly to our growth, success and culture, and are seeking a candidate who loves to challenge themselves and work with others to fulfill this role. Van Metre is hiring a Product Specialist to work on our Product Design & Developmentteam!

As a Product Specialist at Van Metre, you will play a pivotal role in sourcing and selecting top-quality materials for our products. The ideal candidate will possess a keen eye for design trends, excellent negotiation skills, and a profound understanding of the construction industry. This role demands not only a discerning eye for design but also strong project management skills, coupled with the ability to thrive in a dynamic and collaborative environment.

Key responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the Design and Purchasing and Market Intelligence teams to contribute insights into the development of new home product and features.
• Stay informed about industry trends, competitor products, and emerging technologies to make recommendations for product enhancements.
• Evaluating and selecting materials and finishes that align with the company’s aesthetic and quality standards and market trends.
• Managing and enhancing relationships with suppliers, ensuring quality materials for our products.
• Conduct thorough market research to identify customer preferences, demographics, and regional trends that influence home purchasing decisions.
• Analyze competitor products and pricing to position our homes competitively in the market.
• Coordinating with the sales and marketing teams to effectively communicate product features and benefits to potential homebuyers.
• Monitor and assess the quality of finished homes, working with construction teams to address any issues and ensure homes meet our high standards related to the finishes.
• Providing technical support to project teams during the design and construction phases, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with various departments, including marketing, sales, design, and construction, to ensure seamless communication and alignment in product strategies.
• Contributing to the creation of design guidelines and standards to maintain consistency across various residential developments.
• Collaborating with the product design team to optimize our products for efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

Other Essential Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or a related field.
• Proven experience in product management or a similar role within the homebuilding or real estate industry.
• Strong understanding of residential construction processes and industry regulations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret market trends and data.

Van Metre Companies has been named a Top Workplace by the Washington Post for seven consecutive years! We have received the Washington Business Journal’s Best Places to Work Award for the last six years, and have received their Corporate Philanthropy Award for the last nine years in a row!!!

We offer excellent benefits, and a work environment that fosters and rewards excellence. We also promote work/life balance, including a robust Employee Wellness Program.  We encourage employees to make full use of vacation and company paid volunteer time to refresh their bodies and minds.

Van Metre Mission Statement

The mission of Van Metre Companies is to build and continually improve upon the storied reputation, earned over the years since the Company’s founding in 1955, of providing top quality homes, investment properties and services to our customers and clients. The Company’s emphasis on integrity, professionalism and philanthropy ingrained by our founder Albert G. Van Metre, Sr. has garnered trust and respect in the Washington, D.C. area and beyond. It is critical to our future that we maintain that reputation and assure that Van Metre Companies continues to excel in real estate development and construction and in the management of apartment, retail and office investment properties, as well as in the provision of mortgage and related services. It is the task of our dedicated, energetic, and involved professionals to advance our ability to set the benchmark for luxury living and refined commercial development. The capstone of our mission is to make the “Van Metre” signature an icon for elegant residential communities, and industry leading condominium and apartment communities, as well as Class A neighborhood retail centers and office developments.