Architectural Sales Representative

TZ Recruiting; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

TZ Recruiting is seeking an Architectural Sales Representative for a leading building materials manufacturer in the San Francisco area. You will cultivate relationships with architects, interior designers, and design firms to influence specifications on high-profile commercial and residential projects.

The role emphasizes presenting product solutions, growing a robust project pipeline, and traveling across the territory to meet clients and attend events.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of successful B2B sales experience, preferably selling building materials, architectural products, or design-related products to architects and/or interior designers.
• Proven ability to generate new business and influence product specifications.
• Strong presentation and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and opportunities simultaneously.
• Willingness to travel throughout the territory with occasional overnight travel.

Responsibilities

• Develop and grow relationships with architects, interior designers, design firms, and other industry influencers.
• Identify new projects and business opportunities throughout the San Francisco market.
• Work with designers to understand project requirements and recommend appropriate product solutions.
• Drive product specifications on commercial, multifamily, and residential projects.
• Conduct product presentations, lunches-and-learns, educational sessions, and other A&D events.
• Manage projects and opportunities from initial specification through completion.
• Build and maintain a strong project pipeline and consistently achieve sales and activity goals.
• Attend industry events, trade shows, networking functions, and design-community events.
• Maintain sales activity, project opportunities, and forecasts within the CRM.

Skills

B2B sales

Architectural products

Relationship-building

Presentation skills

CRM management

Travel readiness

Tools

CRM software

Job description

We are recruiting an experienced Architectural Sales Representative for a well-established, well-known manufacturer in the building materials industry. This is an excellent opportunity for a relationship-driven sales professional who enjoys working with architects, interior designers, and other design professionals on high-profile commercial and residential projects. The ideal candidate has experience selling building materials or architectural products into the A&D community and understands how to influence product specifications early in the design process.

What You’ll Do

• Develop and grow relationships with architects, interior designers, design firms, and other industry influencers.
• Identify new projects and business opportunities throughout the San Francisco market.
• Work with designers to understand project requirements and recommend appropriate product solutions.
• Drive product specifications on commercial, multifamily, and residential projects.
• Conduct product presentations, lunch-and-learns, educational sessions, and other A&D events.
• Manage projects and opportunities from initial specification through completion.
• Build and maintain a strong project pipeline and consistently achieve sales and activity goals.
• Attend industry events, trade shows, networking functions, and design-community events.
• Maintain sales activity, project opportunities, and forecasts within the CRM.

What We’re Looking For

• 3+ years of successful B2B sales experience, preferably selling building materials, architectural products, or design-related products to architects and/or interior designers.
• Proven ability to generate new business and influence product specifications.
• Strong presentation and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and opportunities simultaneously.
• Willingness to travel throughout the territory with occasional overnight travel.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

You’ll represent an established brand with a strong presence in the building materials industry while developing relationships with some of the most influential architects and designers in the market. The company offers an entrepreneurial environment, significant autonomy, and opportunities for long-term career growth and advancement.