Architectural Sales Representative (Fenestration Experience) - Washington, Oregon and Hawaii - PGT Innovations
Puyallup, WA 98372
About the Job
An architectural products sales representative is responsible for selling products to architects, general contractors, designers, and developers. An integral part of their job is building long-term relationships with clients and customers. This job typically requires a bachelor's degree. Additionally, architectural or construction industries experience, as well as sales experience, is highly recommended. This career field might appeal to individuals with interests in construction, sales, and communications.
What You'll Do:Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Architectural products sales representatives sell products such as windows, doors, movable walls, paints, brick, and stones.
- Main goals are to strategically generate sales leads and increase product sales for their company.
- Involves frequent travel, meeting with clients and attending trade shows, such as the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and Construction Specifications Institute (CSI).
-These shows offer presentations and seminars on existing products and promote new products.
- Architectural products sales reps should have excellent customer service skills in order to build and maintain long-term relationships with clients.
- Must follow up with clients and serve as technical consultants as needed to ensure customer satisfaction.
- It is also important that architectural products sales reps know their clients' services to make appropriate product recommendations.
-For this reason, they often maintain a database of their customers and prospects. They may use the information in their databases as a guide to seek out new clientele.
- Experienced architectural products sales reps may train new employees on their company's products and teach continuing education classes.
Required Education and Experience
- Bachelor's degree in a technical or business discipline or equivalent experience preferred.
- A minimum of two years in a sales or sales support role.
Preferred Education and Experience
- Experience with business-to-business commerce and Internet communication software.
- Two years in customer service, public speaking or training role in a technology company.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Valid Class E Driver’s License.
Travel Requirements
This position requires frequent travel, more than 50% most travel is outside the local area and overnight. Some of the travel is international.
Who We Are:On March 28, 2024, PGT Innovations was successfully acquired by MITER Brands and incorporated into the organization’s portfolio. MITER Brands is a family of leading window and door brands united by a passion for quality and relentless pursuit of 100%.
WHY WE’RE DIFFERENT
We have one purpose: Build the most valued window and door brand in America. But, like all great things, that journey starts by bringing together a team of the most passionate, experienced and dedicated window experts in the industry. From our team to our customers and our communities, we strive to inspire deeper engagements and new possibilities for all. Because we believe that business is always personal.
PEOPLE FIRST ISN'T JUST A CATCHPHRASE.
It's a value we live every day. We make investments for the long-haul, to ensure the success of all. Because when our people win, we all win.
DOING THE RIGHT THING IS IN OUR DNA.
Through best practices, strategic investments and our relentless Pursuit of 100%, we strive for higher quality, greater precision and more efficiency in everything we do.
WE SERVE OUR CUSTOMERS AT A DEPTH THAT OTHERS CANNOT.
We find every opportunity to deliver seamless engagements and the extraordinary experiences that lead to valued, long-lasting relationships.
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