Architectural Sales Consultant for Design Firms

Direct Sales Recruiting, LLC; Corona (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Benefits Package

Travel expenses

Bonus incentives

Job summary

Direct Sales Recruiting, LLC seeks an Architectural Sales Specialist to develop relationships and new business within the architecture and design community in Southern California. The role focuses on architectural firms and design professionals, featuring early project engagement and a longer consultative sales cycle.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of B2B sales experience, proven success selling to architecture firms, and strong presentation/CRM skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, or related field.
• Min. 3+ years of B2B sales experience selling into architecture, design, construction, or related industries.
• Experience working with 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.

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 CRM.
• Travel throughout the assigned territory as needed.

Skills

B2B sales

Relationship building

Presentations

CRM systems

Travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Direct Sales Recruiting, LLC seeks an Architectural Sales Specialist to develop relationships and new business within the architecture and design community in Southern California. The role focuses on architectural firms and design professionals, featuring early project engagement and a longer consultative sales cycle.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of B2B sales experience, proven success selling to architecture firms, and strong presentation/CRM skills.