Architectural Sales Consultant ( REMOTE - must live within 45 minutes of Atlanta center)

Construction Specialities Group; Lebanon (NJ); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in specialty building products is seeking an Architectural Sales Consultant who resides within 45 minutes of Atlanta's center. This remote role focuses on growing sales by building relationships with architects, designers, and contractors, while leveraging the company's competitive advantages in the market.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years’ experience in construction, contracting, or related fields.
• Self-motivated and results-oriented.
• Knowledge of commercial construction processes.

Responsibilities

• Identify and qualify project leads to build a pipeline.
• Generate and enhance design specifications to increase sales.
• Engage early in project design stages.

Skills

Effective communication

Sales skills

Analytical skills

Relationship building

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Job Description - Architectural Sales Consultant ( REMOTE - must live within 45 minutes of Atlanta center) (250004N)

Position Overview

Construction Specialties, Inc. (CS) is seeking an Architectural Sales Consultant to join our team. This remote role requires residence within 45 minutes of Atlanta's center. The successful candidate will focus on growing sales through specifications and developing relationships with architects, designers, general contractors, subcontractors, and engineers.

About Construction Specialties

Founded in 1948, CS is a global leader in specialty building products, known for innovations like the first extruded louver. Our products feature in iconic structures worldwide, including the Burj Khalifa and the Oculus at the World Trade Center. We foster an inspiring environment dedicated to collaboration and problem-solving. CS: People. Buildings. Better.

We are an equal opportunity employer, considering all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

Scope of Position

The role involves:

• Identifying and qualifying project leads to build a pipeline within the assigned territory.
• Creating specification volume to meet or exceed sales targets.

Core Values

Represent CS’s values of Creativity, Solution-driven approach, and Integrity. Maintain professionalism and expertise to ensure successful project completion.

Essential Duties

• Generate and enhance CS design specifications in the territory, tracking and closing opportunities to increase sales and margin.
• Engage early in project design stages, tracking prospects in CRM from bidding to closure.
• Identify, qualify, and convert new project leads into the pipeline.
• Track design projects and bid opportunities for the upcoming 12 months.
• Use CRM effectively to document accounts, contacts, and activities.
• Influence design choices by engaging with key project influencers to specify CS solutions.
• Leverage CS’s competitive advantages throughout the sales process.
• Update and create architect specifications to expand CS’s market presence.
• Collaborate with architects, designers, contractors, and engineers to expand coverage and relationships.
• Recommend product solutions and service improvements to enhance customer satisfaction and sales.
• Utilize CS team resources, such as Product Specialists, for product sales.
• Understand installation practices and align CS solutions with customer needs.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years’ experience in construction, contracting, or related fields.
• Strong desire for learning and relationship building.
• Effective communication and sales skills.
• Self-motivated and results-oriented.
• Experience with cold calling and team collaboration.
• Proficiency in Windows-based software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Strong analytical and math skills.
• Knowledge of commercial construction processes and architectural specifications.

This position is critical for expanding our market reach in Atlanta’s architectural community. Join us to contribute to innovative building solutions and grow your career with CS.