Fortune Brands-posted 5 months ago
$65,000 - $95,000/Yr
Full-time • Mid Level
North Olmsted, OH

The Architectural Sales Representative manages architectural promotion to influence the design and specification process and position Fiberon’s products for use on commercial projects, while effectively utilizing his/her time and resources to increase sales output. You will implement current sales strategies and drive the specification position for Fiberon’s cladding products with the Architect, Interior Designer and Specifier community. Understanding of the roles of the General Contractor and Owner and ability to effectively communicate with and influence these decision makers is essential. The ideal candidate will have proven success in building material sales calling on architects, designers, and others within the design community, you will be open to traveling 50%, affiliated with CSI, CDT, AIA, LEED or similar organizations, and be familiar with the architectural specification process.

  • Interface and build relationships with Architects and other actors in the design community
  • Influence the specification process with Specification Writers/Creators
  • Build a prominent specification position for Fortune Brands Outdoors products
  • National Accounts management and corresponding master specification and brand approval process
  • Implement agreed upon marketing strategies for distributor customers
  • Evaluate effectiveness of current sales strategies and programs
  • Identify projects where Fiberon has been specified or submitted
  • Create and maintain a project pipeline in CRM
  • Track/Maintain specified/submitted project pipeline through to order received stage
  • Document all activities in CRM
  • Present AIA/CES courses to Architects
  • Coordinate market intelligence on product, program, shipping, and market segments
  • Collaborate with other Fiberon personnel as required to provide technical assistance, training, project-start-up, dealer assistance, contractor assistance, problem resolution, etc.
  • Manage the sales process through dealer or distribution channels, as required
  • Develop a trained and consistent installer base
  • Participate in regional design organizations and promotional/trade show activities
  • Participate in national promotional/trade show activities as required
  • Assist in Product Development as required
  • Drive specification and awareness around strategic new product launches to deliver revenue goals
  • Gather information on competitive activity and prospective strategic directives
  • Assist in managing inventory levels at distributor’s locations
  • 3-5 years of proven sales experience in building materials, pulling through the architectural channels and influencing specifications
  • Strong understanding of the architectural specification process with demonstrated experience in promoting to architects, designers and specifiers
  • Ability to self-manage and manage multiple priorities simultaneously
  • Ability to anticipate market and client opportunities and respond appropriately
  • Familiarity using Microsoft Office products (i.e. Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)
  • CSI, CDT, AIA, LEED, and other similar organization affiliations
  • Bachelors Degree
  • Experience within the Consumer/Durable Goods industry
  • Familiarity using CRM platforms (i.e. Hubspot)
  • Comprehensive health plans
  • Market-leading 401(k) program with a company contribution
  • Product discounts
  • Flexible time off benefits (including half-day summer Fridays per policy)
  • Inclusive fertility / adoption benefits
  • Employee Resource Groups to support inclusivity
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