Architectural & Design Specialist

Virginia Tile Company; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Pet Insurance

401(k) Plan with company match

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Discounts

Positive work environment

Job summary

Virginia Tile Co is seeking an Architectural & Design Specialist in Commercial Sales Operations. The role focuses on creating specifications and driving demand in the Architectural & Design channel across assigned markets.

You will manage quotes, track projects, and collaborate with customers and internal teams to ensure accurate orders and optimal profitability. Strong CRM and analytics skills are preferred.

Qualifications

• High attention to detail with strong organizational skills.
• Able to work effectively in a team environment.
• Ability to grow relationships via electronic and phone communications.
• Driven by sales growth and achieving goals.
• Capable of maintaining a CRM system.
• Comfort with company-provided electronic tools and analytics programs.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain project quotes in the project tracking system, maximizing profit for each project.
• Manage, track and organize pending projects with details, quantities, dates and lead times.
• Proactively track projects from lead/sampling to specification and quoting.
• Coordinate out-of-market specifications with A&D via VITL and Material Bank.
• Lead management for Material Bank: input leads and follow-up.
• Collaborate with Customer Service to ensure proper order processing.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Relationship building

Sales growth mindset

CRM maintenance

Electronic tools proficiency

Analytical tool usage

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

SharePoint

Power BI

Microsoft Office

Job description

Come Join Us - A company that is well established, helps promote creativity and growth.

Who we are - Virginia Tile Co. is an industry-leading wholesale distributor of full spectrum residential and commercial tile products. Also providing in selected regions resilient flooring and woodworking products. Founded in 1928, with 19 locations.

We celebrate a culture of collaboration, innovation, inspiration, and service.

Design That Shapes Living. Check us out at www.virginiatile.com

Exciting opportunity - come to work as an Architectural & Design Specialistwithin our Commercial Sales Operations department, out of .

Position Summary:

To create specification demand through the Architectural and Design channel, and to grow demand for Virginia Tile products and services in the assigned markets.

Essential Functions:

• Create and maintain project quotes in the project tracking system (Commercial Apps). Maximize profit for each specific project during the quoting process to achieve the necessary growth goals set forth for the division.
• Manage, track and organize pending projects with project details, quantities, scheduled order dates and lead time.
• Proactively track projects as they mature from the time of lead/sampling, through to the specification and quoting of each project.
• Out of market specification tracking through A&D with VITL and Material Bank specifications for firms outside of the VTC footprint. Standard project tracking of A&D specifications with flooring contractors outside of the VTC footprint.
• Material Bank lead management: input leads and follow up accountability.
• Project follow up.
• Work closely with our Customer Service team to assure all orders are processed properly.
• Commercial Administration:
  • SharePoint
  • Training/Onboarding
  • Project Registration
• Microsoft Suites Power Apps (Commercial Apps and Power BI)
  • Maintenance
  • Training
  • Reporting Tools
• Commercial market analytics and trend tracking
• Performance of other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• High level of attention to detail with excellent organizational skills.
• Able to work with a team.
• Able to grow relationships by both electronic and phone communication.
• Driven by sales growth and successful achievement of goals.
• Ability to maintain a CRM system.
• Ability to work with company provided electronic tools and analytic programs.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

Qualification that is ideal but not required:

• System knowledge: Microsoft suites, Power BI

What's in It for You:

• Multiple, affordable Medical Insurance Plans (PPO & HSA)
• Vision
• Optional Life Insurance, Short Term, and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Optional Pet Insurance
• Employee and Family/Friend Discount on Products
• 401(k) Plan with 3% company match
• Generous PTO, Sick and Paid Holidays policies
• FREE Employee Assistance Program
• Positive & friendly work environment where employees are acknowledged and rewarded for their great work

EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

This position is currently accepting applications.