Business Development Manager - Austin​/San Antonio, TX

Forms+Surfaces is a leading designer and manufacturer of a wide range of architectural products used in public spaces around the globe. Our growing brand is known for its breadth of product lines, including surface materials, elevator interiors, doors and hardware, information displays, wall systems, columns, railing, and outdoor site furniture.

We are currently seeking an experienced, highly motivated Architectural Sales professional for the position of Business Development Manager, Austin/San Antonio, Texas Region, with a focus on our Architectural Products/Surfaces.

Beyond stellar sales skills, the ideal candidate will meet the following criteria:

* Strong, experience-based understanding of the A&D community; proven success working with architects, contractors, designers, landscape architects, facility owners, and other specifiers. The ability to craft technical, "substitution-proof" specifications and follow them throughout the bidding and ordering cycle.

* In-depth knowledge of specifiers' needs, requirements, and concerns, and the ability to offer creative solutions to their challenges. The ability to prioritize multiple tasks and projects in a fast-paced environment.

* Excellent communications and organizational skills, along with the ability to fully utilize our CRM software and other technologies.

* Enjoy working in a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment and engaging team members throughout the organization - Sales, Marketing, Manufacturing, and Design - to accomplish a common goal.

This unique opportunity offers career independence and control with a company that provides ample support, training, and hands-on mentoring to help ensure success. This position will allow you to work in an established territory and partner with an experienced Business Development Manager for added support and guidance.

The ideal candidate will be a graduate Architect/Landscape Architect/Designer (or related) and have some specific technical Architectural or related experience before transitioning into a sales role calling on end-users in the A&D community. Must have strong contacts in the local A&D community to be considered for this role!

Local candidates only and only those with experience within the A&D or related community will be considered!