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Forms+Surfaces · 4 months ago

Business Development Manager – Austin/San Antonio, TX

Austin, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

Forms+Surfaces is a leading designer and manufacturer of architectural products used in public spaces globally. They are seeking an experienced Architectural Sales professional for the position of Business Development Manager, focusing on their Architectural Products/Surfaces in the Austin/San Antonio region.

ArchitectureFurnitureInterior DesignManufacturing

Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Architectural SalesA&D Community KnowledgeCRM Software ProficiencyTechnical Specification CraftingCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsCreative Problem SolvingTeam Collaboration

Required

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

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

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!