Masonry Architectural Sales Representative

Ernest Maier Block • Bladensburg, MD

16h

About The Position

The Masonry Architectural Sales Representative develops and maintains relationships with architects, designers, builders, developers, and other influencers to drive specification and sales of Ernest Maier’s EMagination Architectural CMU line and related products. The role is the primary architectural sales resource and also supports social media, content creation, and digital marketing. The position covers the Mid-Atlantic region, including Maryland, Washington, DC, Virginia, and Delaware.

Approximately 80–85% of the role is dedicated to architectural and specification sales, including product presentations, design consultations, project tracking, and technical guidance. Approximately 15–20% is dedicated to marketing and social media, including managing digital channels, creating and publishing content, and monitoring engagement and lead-generation metrics.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of sales experience in construction materials, building products, architecture, commercial construction, or related industries.
• Strong presentation and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to travel throughout the assigned territory.
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related field preferred.
• Experience working with architects, designers, engineers, or specifying professionals preferred.
• Understanding of commercial construction processes and specification sales preferred.
• Familiarity with social media management and content creation.

Responsibilities

• Develop specification activity among architecture, engineering, and design firms to increase use of EMagination Architectural CMU in commercial, institutional, municipal, multifamily, and residential projects.
• Represent Ernest Maier at industry trade shows, association meetings, networking events, and architectural organizations.
• Serve as a sales representative for Ernest Maier masonry products, particularly Architectural CMU product lines.
• Conduct product presentations, lunch-and-learns, continuing education programs, and design consultations with architects and specifiers.
• Track projects from concept through construction and collaborate with contractors and internal sales representatives to convert specifications into sales.
• Develop relationships with architects, developers, general contractors, masonry contractors, owners, and other key decision-makers.
• Provide technical guidance on masonry assemblies, building envelope applications, sustainability attributes, and product performance.
• Identify and cultivate project opportunities throughout Maryland, Washington, DC, Virginia, and Delaware.
• Maintain detailed project pipelines and activity records.
• Interface with the Beauty of Block Technical Director and industry trade associations.
• Manage and grow company social media presence across LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, Houzz, and other relevant platforms.
• Create and publish content highlighting projects, product applications, customer success stories, company events, and employee achievements.
• Capture photos and videos of completed and ongoing projects.
• Assist with email marketing campaigns and lead-generation efforts.
• Monitor social engagement and respond to customer inquiries received through digital channels.
• Track and report social media engagement and lead-generation performance metrics.
• Support trade shows, open houses, demonstrations, and customer events.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• 401(k) plan.
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and personal days.
• Annual bonus/incentive of up to 30–50% of salary based on specifications, project wins, and sales.
• Car allowance or company vehicle, plus expenses.
• Company credit card for approved business expenses.
• Participation in company bonus programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed