Sales & Design Associate

Job Description

Job Description

Belden Architectural Elements seeks a full-time, energetic, and outgoing person to join the sales team at its Grand Rapids location. In addition to the specifics below, we are looking for someone who is a self-starter, willing to learn, and be part of a great team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Advocate for the company by building product knowledge, relationships, and engagement with architects, designers, contractors, and owners.
• Guide customers through product selection and purchase by introducing options, reviewing choices, and following through to completion.

Primary Qualifications:

• Understand the sales process and the principles of delivering high-quality customer service to support the company’s growth.
• A degree in business, marketing, interior design or related field or equivalent work experience.
• Excellent communication, listening, and presentation skills, with the ability to multitask, prioritize, manage time effectively, maintain detailed notes, and stay organized.
• Be a people-oriented person, with analytical skills, a self-starter capable of accomplishing tasks and achieving goals within deadlines established.
• Be proficient with computer systems i.e. Office 365, design software, a plus.
• Good math and problem-solving skills.

Comprehensive Compensation & Benefits Offered:

• Starting annual pay range, $55-65K, determined based on experience and skills.
• Beneficial Ownership through the Employee Stock Ownership Plan.
• 401K Plan with employer 3% contribution.
• Year-end profit sharing (if company required returns are reached).
• Medical, dental and vision benefits.
• Flex spending account.
• Life and short & long-term disability insurance offered.
• Paid time off including major holidays.

Belden Architectural Elements is a 100% employee-owned, Michigan-based building materials consultant and supplier specializing in premium brick, metal cladding, porcelain, slate, and stone for commercial, landscape and residential applications. To learn more, visit us at beldenae.com.