As an Architect & Designer Sales Executive you will be responsible for developing, managing, and growing Akg Surfaces product awareness, acceptance and sales to the contract design & commercial segments for both interior applications.
You will actively identify, pursue, and increase sales and brand loyalty by calling on architects, designers, fabricators, developers and related contractors.
What you will do
Sales:
Create short- and long-term sales plans to penetrate architectural and design firms, developers, corporate accounts, new property owners and services providers to gain specifications and sales of work surfaces, flooring, interior cladding
Business Development
Promote organization's products in formal presentations to architects, designers and targeted organizations
Actively represent and promote the Akg Surfaces products to the community.
Account Management:
Maintain accurate relationship, product placement & project details with updated developments within project management database (Prospect CRM)
Timely manage and communicate across all parties to ensure successful sales implementation of programs including updating sales collateral, product technical data and information, samples, mockups and proposals.
Business Intelligence:
Commit to continual learning and knowledge of Akg Surfaces Products, the proper application and specification requirements along with fabrication and installation process to ensure proper use and overall customer satisfaction.
Act as a facilitator and provides recommendations to senior management with key sales information as it relates to markets and regions.
What you need to succeed
Professional Experience
4+ years of building materials / construction / commercial projects sales experience
2+ years of proven capacity to interact with multiple levels within all faces with commercial industry projects
1+ year of business development
Knowledge:
Building materials experience
Stone fabrication or distribution experience