Technical Sales Specialist - Metal Building Systems

Cornerstone Building Brands; California (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Cornerstone Building Brands is seeking a Technical Sales Representative to support and grow Hypersteel® Cold Form Buildings. This role acts as a liaison between sales and customers for design support, software troubleshooting, and assisting with engineering-related order changes.

Occasional deployments to customer locations or tradeshows are involved. This role requires a strong technical mindset, excellent communication, and experience within metal building, roofing, wall panel, or construction

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 3 years equivalent experience in the Construction Industry.
• 2 years of steel building design and/or erection experience.
• Track record of developing a deep understanding of customer and market needs.
• Self-starter with ability to prioritize, manage multiple projects, and work independently.
• Proficient with MS Office Suite, CRM, and other ERP order softwares.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skill.
• Ability to travel up to 50%.
• Occasional lifting of product samples, literature, or training materials up to 25 lbs.
• Proactive team thinker and customer-centric.

Responsibilities

• Develop relationships with builders, dealers, distributors, architects, developers, general contractors, and other key industry partners.
• Support multiple sales channels including direct retail, distribution, dealer networks, and turnkey building providers.
• Work across a brand-agnostic environment, supporting multiple product lines and routes to market.
• Train customers on the technology platforms, product and process details to support them through the sales and building process.
• Oversee video training and product manuals to discuss onsite challenges and issues.
• Help customers understand metal building systems, product applications, and installation processes.
• Identify and develop new business opportunities across various customer segments and markets.
• Collaborate with internal teams including customer service, operations, engineering, and sales leadership to support customer and project success.
• Assist customers with navigating systems, processes, project coordination, and product selection.
• Support business development initiatives focused on expanding adoption of light gauge steel building solutions.
• Provide a high level of customer service while helping resolve issues and appropriately manage customer expectations.
• Build credibility with customers through strong communication, product knowledge, responsiveness, and relationship management.
• Visit job sites for key first time customers and installers to validate proper inventory management, structural compliance, and execution of correct installation procedures.

Skills

Relationship building

Communication skills

Technical mindset

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office

CRM

ERP software

Job description

Cornerstone Building Brands is seeking a Technical Sales Representative to support and grow Hypersteel® Cold Form Buildings. This role acts as a liaison between sales and customers for design support, software troubleshooting, and assisting with engineering-related order changes.

Occasional deployments to customer locations or tradeshows are involved. This role requires a strong technical mindset, excellent communication, and experience within metal building, roofing, wall panel, or construction