Architectural Consultant

Do you possess an entrepreneurial spirit? Are you a team player, highly ambitious and career minded? Interested in working with interior designers, design builders and/or architects on exciting projects? If your answer is yes, then this may be the perfect position for you. One of the fastest growing materials distributors in Northern California is seeking an Architectural Consultant.

Position Summary: The Architectural Consultant (AC) is responsible for identifying specification opportunities within the architectural and design community. The AC will be employed on a full-time basis while calling on architectural firms, interior design firms, kitchen & bath shops, design builds, etc.

The AC position will require positive interactions with co-workers along with vendor representatives to assist clients in gaining the necessary information to successfully write proprietary architectural specifications. Duties include:

• Create awareness of Royal Plywood and the products we distribute.
• Drive specifications and eventual sales by working with architectural firms; interior design firms; builders and developers as well as kitchen and bath showrooms.
• Follow and manage leads as provided by our Vendors; trade shows as well as Construct Connect reports.
• Participate in our in-house and vendor training sessions to successfully educate your client base.
• Collaborate and network with industry professionals as well as our in-house team of AC’s and Material Consultants.
• Schedule presentations; manage updates of our product lines as needed
• Participate in local industry events, vendor shows and networking opportunities.Help drive specifications and sales by developing current and building new relationships with architects and design firms
• Partner with the architectural community to create product selections to complete their projects for the purpose of generating project specifications.
• Present and promote products to the architect and design community to build awareness for the purpose of generating project specifications.
• Scheduling and conducting luncheon seminars to provide education on product characteristics or new products.
• Provide timely and accurate technical information
• Communicate with outside sales representatives, offering sales support
• Achieve/exceed targeted new architect and new builder calls per month within a specified territory
• Update existing product displays, sample merchandise and literature.
• Respond to special requests and sample deliveries
• Report observable trends, competitor activities and specifier activity levels
• Follow up on leads generated in house, from trade shows and strategic partners
• Prospect for new business

Requirements:

• 2 to 4 years prior experience working within the Architectural & Design community.
• Strong interpersonal communication & presentation skills
• Must be organized and demonstrate time management
• Understand how to interpret design documents
• Willing to participate in AIA, IIDA or other design focused networking groups and events
• Must be willing to use their personal vehicle. Automobile liability insurance is required. Mileage will be reimbursed at current federal reimbursement rates.
• Must be willing to be on the road 50 % of the time, meeting architects and designers, hosting and/or participating in events
• Willing to travel within Southern Nevada & Southern Utah

Who we are:

Royal Plywood Co. is one of the largest independent wood and specialty product distributors in California, with recent expansion in Nevada and Arizona. We have been servicing the woodworking industry since 1961. Royal Plywood offers excellent benefits including, Health, Dental, Life Insurance, 401k, and paid vacation. If this position sounds like a strong professional fit, apply today!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Sales: 2 years (Required)
• Architect & Design background: 2 years (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 50% (Required)

Work Location: On the road

Salary : $70,000 - $90,000