Architectural Sales Representative

Job Description

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• Foster and maintain relationships with architects within markets covered.
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• Seek out door hardware (081000) and division 10 specification writing opportunities.
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• Coordinate the writing and follow up of door hardware specifications and division 10 specifications.
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• Liaison between the architect and specification writer.
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• Write sub requests for approval of all JL Jones Group products as needed.
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• Maintain factory CRM systems with daily frequency – Salesforce and Sugar.
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• Assist in converting products from competitors to like products of manufacturers we represent for quoting, sub requests, and other general purposes.
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• Conduct CEU and lunch and learn classes at architectural firms.
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• Product specific presentations to architects.
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• Successfully execute promotional activities when appropriate.
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• Review leads and communicate leads to appropriate individuals who can act on the leads.
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• Perform other duties as assigned by JL Jones Group.
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• Coordinate special events with architectural firms ie. Sporting events, cooking classes, art exhibits, etc.
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• Attend industry trade shows focused on architectural customers.
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Required Skills

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• Willingness to learn.
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• Relies on extensive experience and judgment to achieve goals and deliver sales plans.
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• Demonstrates ability to be pro-active and self-starter.
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• Works well with little supervision.
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• Organization and time management skills required.
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• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
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• Ability to make group presentations to high-level audiences.
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• Skills and experience with personal computers, including electronic E-mail, personal scheduling, word processing and electronic spreadsheet skills.
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• Travel 20 % - Mainly to Colorado but potentially to any of the states we cover if needed. Also, trips to various factories we represent.
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