Architectural Sales Specialist - San Diego, CA

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direct sales recruitingChula Vista (CA)

Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel Architectural Services

SENIORITY

Senior

SALARY

$95,000 – $100,000

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About the role

Architectural Sales Specialist – A&DOur client is a well-established manufacturer of specialty products used in commercial and institutional environments and is seeking an Architectural Sales Specialist to develop relationships and new business within the architecture and design community. This position will focus heavily on architectural firms and design professionals, introducing them to the company's product solutions and working with firms early in the project/design process. The ideal candidate will be comfortable presenting to groups, developing specifications, and managing opportunities that involve a longer, consultative sales cycle.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop and maintain relationships with architectural firms, landscape architects, designers, and other A&D professionals
Identify and develop new business through cold calling, prospecting, networking, and relationship building
Conduct lunch-and-learns, product presentations, and educational programs for architectural and design firms
Manage opportunities through a longer sales cycle, from initial contact through specification and project award
Develop relationships with key decision-makers and influencers within architectural firms
Attend local and regional AIA, ASLA, trade shows, and industry events
Partner with internal teams to support project development and customer requirements
Maintain accurate pipeline and account information within the CRMTravel throughout the assigned territory as needed

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Business, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, or related field
Min. 3+ years of B2B sales experience selling into the architecture, design, construction, building products, or related industries
Experience working with or selling to architecture and/or landscape architecture firms
Strong understanding of the architecture and design community
Experience selling a complex product or solution with a longer sales cycle
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and CRM systems
Ability to travel throughout the territory (Southern CA) and attend AIA, ASLA, trade shows, and industry events

Compensation

Base Salary: $95,000 – $100,000 + BonusYear 1 On-Target Earnings: $150,000No cap on earning potential Quarterly and year-end bonus incentives Car allowance + gas Travel expenses Full Benefits Package Direct Sales Recruiting, LLC, (DSR) and DirectHR are National Recruitment organizations partnering with National, Regional and Local Clients to bring qualified candidates a career and a future. DSR offers over 50 years combined Recruitment, Sales and Management experience. We are, along with our clients, an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to hiring and supporting a diverse workforce. A M/F/D/V

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