Business Development & Design Consultant

Mountain View Building Materials; Canmore; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A building materials company in Canmore seeks a Business Development & Design Consultant to enhance relationships with builders and designers. Your role involves guiding clients in exterior product selection and managing projects from inception to completion. Ideal candidates will have 3–7 years of experience in sales, a background in architecture or design, and a strong eye for detail. Competitive compensation and growth opportunities are offered within a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Performance incentives

Supportive team environment

Long-term growth opportunities

Qualifications

• 3–7+ years of experience in outside sales, business development, or architectural sales.
• Strong understanding of the residential and light commercial building process.
• Proven ability to build trust-based relationships and close complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop and grow relationships with builders, architects, designers, and trade partners.
• Guide clients through exterior product selection including siding, cladding, and roofing.
• Serve as the primary point of contact from concept through project completion.

Skills

Sales expertise

Design aptitude

Relationship management

Communication skills

Tools

CRM systems

Design/presentation tools

Job description

Business Development & Design Consultant

Exterior Building Materials Design Center – Canmore Location

Are you a sales professional with an eye for exterior design? Are you motivated to assist Builders, Homeowners, and Contractors make their exterior dreams come true?

Located in the Canmore, Mountain View Building Materials are seeking a driven, design-savvy Business Development & Design Consultant to represent our Exterior Building Materials Design Center. This role blends outside sales, relationship development, and design expertise, working closely with builders, architects, designers, and homeowners to specify premium exterior products for residential and light commercial projects.

This position is ideal for someone who understands both the technical/design side of exterior materials and the relationship-based sales process required to grow market share and long-term partnerships.

Key Responsibilities

Business Development & Outside Sales

• Develop and grow relationships with builders, architects, designers, developers, and key trade partners
• Actively prospect and expand the Design Center’s presence within the architectural and construction community
• Identify new project opportunities early in the design and planning stages
• Represent the company at job sites, design meetings, industry events, and networking functions

Design Consultation & Specification

• Guide clients through exterior product selection including siding, cladding, trim, decking, roofing, and related systems
• Provide design-forward recommendations that balance aesthetics, performance, budget, and constructability
• Collaborate with inside sales, estimating, and operations teams to ensure project accuracy and execution
• Stay current on exterior design trends, materials, codes, and installation best practices

Project & Relationship Management

• Serve as the primary point of contact from concept through project completion
• Ensure clear communication between clients, internal teams, and suppliers
• Support issue resolution proactively to protect relationships and project timelines
• Build long-term loyalty by delivering consistent value and follow-through

Qualifications & Experience

• 3–7+ years of experience in outside sales, business development, or architectural sales
• Background in exterior building materials, construction, architecture, or design strongly preferred
• Demonstrated design aptitude (formal education or hands-on experience with product specification and aesthetics)
• Strong understanding of the residential and light commercial building process
• Proven ability to build trust-based relationships and close complex projects
• Excellent communication, presentation, and organizational skills
• Comfortable working independently while collaborating with a team
• Proficiency with CRM systems and basic design or presentation tools is an asset

Key Attributes for Success

• Design-minded with a strong eye for detail
• Relationship-driven and consultative approach
• Self-motivated, accountable, and results-oriented
• Professional presence with confidence in front of architects and builders
• Passion for high-quality building materials and great design

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation with performance incentives
• Opportunity to represent premium exterior products and a growing Design Center
• Supportive team environment with strong operational backing
• Long-term growth opportunities within a respected building materials company