Trade Business Development Representative Architectural Sales

Trade Business Development Representative (Architectural Sales)

Kansas City Metro (Johnson County, KS) | On-site with local travel

Our client is a nationally recognized building products brand with a strong reputation in the AEC industry. They're growing fast after adding new product lines, and they're investing in their sales team to keep up.

This role builds relationships with architecture firms across the KC metro. You'll set up and lead product trainings with architects and designers, grow those accounts, and become the go-to resource when they're ready to build. The presentation is already built for you. Your job is to get in the room and deliver it well.

• Call architecture firms through the CRM to set meetings and lunch-and-learns
• Travel locally to firms and present product education sessions
• Build and grow a book of architect and designer relationships
• Attend industry networking events and join local AEC groups
• Partner with the trade sales team to turn specifications into projects

• Either a degree in Architecture or Architectural Engineering (entry level welcome)
  or sales experience in construction, building products or the AEC space
• Strong presentation skills. You're comfortable in front of a room and enjoy it.
• An outgoing, coachable personality. Personality matters more here than years of experience.
• Self-starter who can manage your own calendar and follow up
• Valid driver's license and a clean driving record

• Clear path into a senior sales role with higher earning potential, or into sales leadership
• Supportive manager who doesn't micromanage
• Fun team culture with sales contests, milestone celebrations and real community involvement
• Strong benefits package
• Company vehicle you can also use personally