Trade Business Development Representative Architectural Sales

Chief of Staff Kc; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Strong benefits package

Job summary

Chief of Staff Kc is seeking a Trade Business Development Representative (Architectural Sales) to build relationships with architecture firms in the KC metro. You will set up and lead product trainings, travel locally for presentations, and grow a portfolio of architects and designers.

The role focuses on turning specifications into projects by partnering with the trade sales team, attending events, and contributing to a dynamic team culture.

Qualifications

• Degree in Architecture or Architectural Engineering or experience in construction sales.
• Strong presentation skills; comfortable in front of a room.
• Outgoing, coachable personality; prioritizes tasks and follow-ups.

Responsibilities

• Call architecture firms via CRM to set meetings and lunch-and-learns.
• Travel locally to firms and present product education sessions.
• Build and grow a book of architect/designer relationships.
• Attend industry networking events and join local AEC groups.
• Partner with the trade sales team to convert specifications into projects.

Skills

Presentation skills

Sales experience in construction

Self-starter

Calendar management

Valid driver’s license

Education

Architecture or Architectural Engineering degree

Job description

Trade Business Development Representative (Architectural Sales)

Kansas City Metro (Johnson County, KS) | On-site with local travel

About the Company

Our client is a nationally recognized building products brand with a strong reputation in the AEC industry. They're growing fast after adding new product lines, and they're investing in their sales team to keep up.

The Role

This role builds relationships with architecture firms across the KC metro. You'll set up and lead product trainings with architects and designers, grow those accounts, and become the go-to resource when they're ready to build. The presentation is already built for you. Your job is to get in the room and deliver it well.

What You'll Do

• Call architecture firms through the CRM to set meetings and lunch-and-learns
• Travel locally to firms and present product education sessions
• Build and grow a book of architect and designer relationships
• Attend industry networking events and join local AEC groups
• Partner with the trade sales team to turn specifications into projects

What We're Looking For

• Either a degree in Architecture or Architectural Engineering (entry level welcome) or sales experience in construction, building products or the AEC space
• Strong presentation skills. You're comfortable in front of a room and enjoy it.
• An outgoing, coachable personality. Personality matters more here than years of experience.
• Self-starter who can manage your own calendar and follow up
• Valid driver's license and a clean driving record

Why This Role

• Clear path into a senior sales role with higher earning potential, or into sales leadership
• Supportive manager who doesn't micromanage
• Fun team culture with sales contests, milestone celebrations and real community involvement
• Strong benefits package
• Company vehicle you can also use personally