Architectural Specification & Design Consultant

Hempel•Los Angeles, CA

20h•Remote

About The Position

Neogard is seeking a professional responsible for increasing awareness and use of its products and assistance within the architect and specifier community. This role will serve as the technical sales expert for roofing, flooring, and waterproofing influencers who do not directly purchase products. The individual will collaborate closely with Neogard Segment Managers, Account Managers, and the National Architectural Specialists Manager to identify and engage key strategic end users.

Requirements

High-performance coatings knowledge preferred
BS in Construction Management or Engineering (Industrial, Mechanical, or Civil), prior experience as an A/E representative with coatings experience or equivalent experience.
At least 3 years direct experience working within architectural market channels and have existing relationships with architects and specifiers.
Sales and relationship building experience
Excellent negotiation and presentation skills
An organized, independent, and proactive approach
Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, Access, Excel, Power Point and CRM.
Overnight travel (50-60%)

Nice To Haves

In depth knowledge of Flooring, Waterproofing, and Roof coatings a plus
Solid understanding of the technical side of commercial roofing, codes, approvals (FM, RoofNav, UL, SPRI, ARMA, IIBEC, ICRI & Miami-Dade).
Knowledge of competitive bidding and specification building
Member of CSI (Construction Specifiers Institute)

Responsibilities

Maximize long-term specification acceptance in assigned territory through effective development of relationships with key architects and specifiers.
Prepare/update specifications for projects in the A/E/C Industry when requested.
Participates in writing new master specifications for the firm's library as needed.
Coordinate specific master specification divisions knowledge base as part of team.
Identify and continually develop and manage a qualified pipeline of large strategic opportunities and establish focused plans to follow the project through the pipeline and hand off to the sales team for closure.

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision insurance coverage options that begin on your first day of employment
Flexible HSA and FSA options to manage healthcare and dependent care expenses
12 paid holidays
15 vacation days to start
6 personal days
Paid leave for jury duty and bereavement
401(k) plan options with immediate company match and full vesting from day one
Basic life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage for the unexpected
16 weeks of fully paid maternity leave
4 weeks of paid paternity leave
A strong flexibility policy making you thrive both in your job and privately