Business Development Manager

Forms+Surfaces Inc; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Quality benefits program

Career growth opportunities

Challenging team environment

Job summary

A leading architectural product firm in Washington, DC is seeking a motivated Business Development Manager for their line of interior products. Candidates should have a technical background in architecture or design, with at least 3-5 years of successful sales experience in the A/D market. The role emphasizes collaboration and offers a supportive environment with growth opportunities. Local candidates with prior experience in the A/D community are highly preferred.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in an architect or interior designer role is a plus.
• Proven success working with architects, contractors, interior designers, and other specifiers.
• Ability to craft technical specifications and follow them throughout the bidding cycle.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales for interior architectural products in the designated territory.
• Collaborate with other departments to achieve sales goals.
• Provide creative solutions to specifiers' challenges.

Skills

Technical design-oriented solutions

Sales success in A/D market

Communication and organizational skills

Understanding of specifiers’ requirements

Education

Graduate Architect/Designer or related technical degree

Job description

Forms+Surfaces is a leading designer and manufacturer of a wide range of architectural products used in public spaces around the globe. Our growing brand is known for its breadth of product lines, including surface materials, elevator interiors, doors and hardware, information displays, wall systems, columns, railing, and outdoor site furniture.

We currently are seeking an experienced, highly motivated Architectural Sales professional who resides in Washington, DC area for the position of Business Development Manager – Architectural Products, with a focus on our line of interior architectural products (wall systems, elevator interiors, etc.)

Qualifications and Experience

• Experience with technical, design-oriented solutions.
• 3-5 years’ experience in an architect or interior designer role is a plus.
• 3-5 years of demonstrated sales success in the A/D market with an emphasis on architectural interiors, wall cladding, glass, and/or exterior architectural solutions.
• Strong, experience-based understanding of the A/D community; proven success working with architects, contractors, interior designers, facility owners, and other specifiers. Ability to craft technical, "substitution-proof" specifications and follow them throughout the bidding and ordering cycle.
• In-depth knowledge of specifiers’ needs, requirements, and concerns, and the ability to offer creative solutions to their challenges. Able to prioritize multiple tasks and projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills, along with the ability to fully utilize our CRM software and other technologies.
• Enjoy working in a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment and engaging team members throughout the organization – Sales, Marketing, Manufacturing, and Design – to accomplish a common goal.

This unique opportunity offers career independence and control with a company that provides ample support, training, and hands‑on mentoring to help ensure success. This position will allow you to work in an established territory and partner with other experienced Business Development Managers for added support and guidance.

The ideal candidate will be a graduate Architect/Designer (or related technical degree) and have some specific technical Architectural or related experience before transitioning into a sales role calling on specifiers and end-users in the A/D community.

Local candidates only, and only those with experience within the A/D or related community will be considered!

Benefits

F+S offers competitive compensation, a quality benefits program, career growth opportunities, and an exciting, challenging team environment. The Company is an equal-opportunity employer.