Architectural Sales Representative

Position Summary

The Architectural Sales Representative is responsible for driving profitable growth expanding market presence and strengthening customer relationships across an assigned territory while supporting multiple Architectural Metals brands and solutions.

This role partners closely with architects glazing contractors general contractors distributors owners and other key influencers throughout the project lifecycle to position Architectural Metals products and services early in the design and specification process.

The position plays a critical role in identifying new business opportunities supporting strategic accounts influencing specifications and delivering a strong customer experience through collaboration with internal engineering estimating operations and customer support teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Territory Growth & Business Development:
  • Work with Regional Sales Manager to develop and execute territory plans aligned with regional growth objectives.
  • Identify qualify and pursue project opportunities and leads across assigned markets and customer segments.
  • Drive specification activity and increase brand presence within the architectural and construction community.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with architects owners glazing contractors distributors and strategic partners.
  • Identify competitive opportunities and market trends to support growth initiatives.

• Customer & Project Engagement:
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to customers throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Guide architects and customers through product selection system capabilities and application solutions.
  • Conduct presentations lunch-and-learns and AIA-accredited educational sessions.
  • Collaborate with customers to identify solutions that align with project goals budgets and performance requirements.
  • Support customer issue resolution and ensure a high level of responsiveness and follow-through.

• Commercial & Cross-Functional Partnership:
  • Partner closely with internal Estimating Engineering Operations Marketing and Customer Service to support successful project execution.
  • Provide voice-of-customer and market feedback to internal stakeholders.
  • Support forecasting pipeline management and CRM activity expectations.
  • Ensure commercial commitments align with operational capabilities and customer expectations

• Sales Process & Market Presence:
  • Maintain active project pipelines and territory activity within CRM tools.
  • Represent Architectural Metals brands professionally at industry events trade shows and customer meetings.
  • Develop and maintain deep knowledge of products systems market applications and competitive landscape.
  • Support continuous improvement efforts related to sales effectiveness customer experience and territory performance.

Experience & Skills

• Education:

• Bachelors degree preferred in Business Marketing Construction Management Architecture Engineering or related field.

• Experience:
  • 3 years of sales specification architectural construction or related building products experience preferred.
  • Experiences within glazing fenestration aluminum systems architectural products or commercial construction environments strongly preferred.
  • Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered

• Required Skills:

• Strong relationship-building and consultative selling skills.
• Ability to influence and communicate effectively with technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong business acumen and customer focus.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities within a dynamic environment.
• Comfortable working independently while collaborating cross-functionally.
• Strong written verbal and presentation communication skills.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings and specifications.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and CRM systems.

Work Environment/Travel Requirements

• This role is field and office based with frequent customer interaction and travel throughout the assigned territory.
• The role requires:
  • Frequent travel within the territory including customer visits construction sites and industry events
  • Ability to operate within office manufacturing and active construction environments using appropriate PPE.
  • Prolonged periods of sitting driving computer use and virtual meetings.
  • Occasional lifting of product samples and materials up to 25 lbs.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work for this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties or skills required. The Company reserves the right to modify or assign other duties as necessary.

Our Benefits

Apogee and our brands are an Equal Opportunity Employer.