Chicago Architecture Sales: Custom Solutions & Growth

Outside Sales Representative – Architectural Products & Solutions Base Salary: $100,000–$120,000 DOE + up to $24,000 annual bonus (paid quarterly for hitting quota). Car allowance: $500/month. Unlimited PTO, 12 paid holidays, generous benefits, 401(k) with 3% match. We’re partnering with a growing architectural manufacturing and distribution company that delivers custom, made‑to‑order solutions rather than catalog products. This is an opportunity to take ownership of a new territory for the company with significant runway for growth. You'll have the chance to establish a market presence, build long‑term relationships, and create substantial earning potential as the territory expands. What You'll Do Manage, develop, and grow an assigned Chicago‑area territory. Schedule and complete a minimum of 15 meetings per week with architects and designers (in‑person and virtual). Build and execute strategic blitz outreach campaigns to introduce products and place sample boxes into targeted firms. Develop new business opportunities while strengthening existing relationships. Conduct presentations and consultative meetings focused on custom solutions and capabilities. Follow up on warm inbound leads generated from website activity, sample requests, and marketing channels. Maintain and manage pipeline, customer activity, and account information through Zoho CRM. Utilize Material Bank and AI‑powered tools to streamline outreach, activity tracking, and reporting. Build strategic territory plans designed for long‑term growth and market expansion. Why You'll Love This Opportunity This is a brand‑new territory with major growth potential and significant upside for someone who wants to build something meaningful. You're not starting from zero — you'll inherit existing accounts and receive qualified inbound leads every week. Structured onboarding and field training with hands‑on mentorship and support. Opportunity to sell highly customized solutions rather than commodity products. Strong autonomy with the support and resources of a growing organization. Company is heavily investing in AI and modern sales technology to help drive success. Qualifications Minimum 2+ years of architectural sales experience required. Existing relationships and familiarity within the Chicago architecture/design community. Experience selling materials, custom solutions, or made‑to‑order products. Strong consultative selling and storytelling skills. Excellent presentation and communication abilities. Proven ability to build relationships and consistently generate meetings. Comfortable managing a field‑based territory independently. CRM experience required (Zoho preferred). Candidate must live in Chicago area. Please note: This position is open to candidates who are authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future visa sponsorship. We are not able to consider C2C arrangements or third‑party submissions. #J-18808-Ljbffr