What are the responsibilities and job description for the Vendor Specialist position at Maymont Homes?
Job Title: Vendor Specialist
Reports to: Vendor Manager
Primary Responsibilities: The Vendor Specialist is primarily responsible for researching and identifying new and relevant trade partner service providers for our growing property portfolio across the nation.
Skills & Competencies:
- 3 administrative and/or customer service experience
- Demonstrated organizational and time management skills
- Intermediate knowledge of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Demonstrated strong written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated customer service skills in a fast-paced environment
- Experience working in a work schedule environment, including in-office operations, weekends, and holidays, based on business needs.
Essential Job Functions:
- Conduct market research to identify and assess potential new vendors.
- Employ methods of recruiting to include cold calling, social media, and networking.
- Gather new vendor compliance documentation, including COI, Trade Licenses, and any additional relevant legally required forms under supervision.
- Identify and communicate with other departments on vendor needs in select markets for geographical coverage, trade capability, and capacity requirements.
- Manage some initial onboarding of new vendors by phone with the field.
- Develop trusting relationships with vendors, as well as with internal Conrex functions: local market management, construction project management, finance, acquisition, and legal.
- Provide feedback to maintenance vendors and support concerns and issues.
- Conduct all business by our company policies and all state and federal regulations.
- Conduct yourself courteously and professionally at all times.
- Other duties, as assigned by supervisor or leadership team.
Key Metrics (KPIs)
- Monthly updates and track discussions on trade gap reviews.
- Maintenance vendor recruiting: work to close all newly identified trade gaps within 30 days.
- Bi-weekly Maintenance vendor meetings: attend, support, and be prepared with updates when required.
- Bi-weekly Maintenance Leadership and Dispatch Team relationship: touch bases / check-ins
Why Work for Maymont Homes?
At Maymont Homes, our mission is simple yet impactful: “We Positively Impact the Lives in the Communities We Serve.” By joining our team, you become part of a company that makes a meaningful difference every day, both through our work and through company-sponsored volunteer initiatives. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to enrich the communities around you—while advancing your career in a supportive and rewarding environment.
What We Offer:
Comprehensive Benefits Package
Our benefits, provided by Brookfield, are designed with your well-being in mind. With an immediate 5% match on our 401(k) plan, substantial wellness credits that help reduce health care costs, and up to 160 hours of paid time off per year for full-time employees, you’ll enjoy a package that supports both your health and financial goals.
Stability and Support
As part of Brookfield Asset Management—one of the world’s leading real estate asset management companies—you’ll benefit from the resources and stability of a large, financially secure parent company. This strong backing allows us to pursue ambitious growth and development initiatives.
Career Advancement Opportunities
With our ongoing expansion into new markets, there’s ample room for growth and advancement within Maymont Homes. We’re committed to investing in our employees’ careers, providing pathways for professional development and promotion.
Resident-Focused Values
At Maymont Homes, our residents are at the heart of everything we do. We believe that exceptional service fosters lasting resident satisfaction, and our commitment to our residents’ needs drives our everyday operations. This resident-first approach reflects our core values and strengthens the communities we serve.
Join Maymont Homes and be part of a team that’s making a positive impact while enjoying a fulfilling and progressive career path.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Work Location: In person
