Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Weather Shield Windows and Doors, now part of the Pella family of brands, is seeking an Architectural Sales Consultant to grow sales within architectural and design communities across Texas. The role develops relationships with architects and designers, provides product consultation and education, supports project estimating, and represents the company in industry and field activities.
Responsibilities
- Drive sales by developing relationships with architects and designers within the luxury residential and light commercial markets
- Assist Architectural and Design Professionals with their selection of fenestration products
- Influence product specification by offering technical consultation and problem solving during the early design stages
- Work closely with the regional sales team and our distribution network to ensure timely estimating for projects
- Provide product education training to architects
- Conduct AIA Continuing Education Lunch and Learn programs in accordance with AIA/CES guidelines
- Actively participate and support industry associations such as AIA, CSI, CRAN, etc
- Occasionally act as a field representative during onsite surveys, field testing and preinstallation meetings
- Offer support and back-up to the rest of the regional sales team
Skills
- • A strong work ethic with a willingness to be responsive to customers' needs
- • Experience with working with architects and custom builders, preferably with an understanding of window and door products
- • A history of consultative selling to architects
- • An understanding of construction specifications and design documents
- • Knowledge of installation methods, local and national building codes
- • The ability to find creative solutions to problems
- • Capable of presenting effectively in front of varying sized groups
- • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
- • Travel requirements depend on where the applicant resides. Overnight travel may be required one to two times a month
- • Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education, training and / or experience
- • Must have a valid driver's license, registered and insured motor vehicle in compliance with state and company requirements
- Prefer five or more years of sales or industry experience within the A&D community
- CDT or CCPR is preferred
Benefits
- Bonus opportunities
- Comprehensive company sponsored benefits that begin the first of the month following a start date, including healthcare, dental, and vision
- Employee assistance program
- 20 paid vacation days per year
- 9 paid holidays
- Sick/personal leave
- Retirement savings through our 401(k) Savings Plan, which provides a generous company match
- Career development and growth opportunities
- Home office
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