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Forms+Surfaces · 4 days ago

Business Development Manager

Atlanta Metro

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Forms+Surfaces is a leading designer and manufacturer of architectural products used in public spaces. They are seeking an experienced Architectural Sales professional for the position of Business Development Manager – Site Products, focusing on exterior architectural products and building relationships with the Landscape Architect/Designer communities.

ArchitectureFurnitureInterior DesignManufacturing

Hiring Manager

Marisol Delgado, PHR

Responsibilities

Specializing in exterior architectural product lines to strengthen product expertise and build relationships with Landscape Architect/Designer communities and other specifiers

Crafting technical, 'substitution-proof' specifications and following them throughout the bidding and ordering cycle

Providing creative solutions to specifiers' needs, requirements, and concerns

Prioritizing multiple tasks and projects in a fast-paced environment

Utilizing CRM software and other technologies effectively

Collaborating with team members across Sales, Marketing, Manufacturing, and Design to accomplish common goals

Qualification

Architectural SalesA&D Market ExperienceTechnical SolutionsCRM Software ProficiencyCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsCollaborative Work

Required

Experience with technical, design-oriented solutions

3-5 years' experience in a Landscape Architect / Designer role is a plus

3-5 years demonstrated sales success in the A/D market with an emphasis on architectural interiors, wall cladding, glass, and/or exterior architectural solutions

Strong, experience-based understanding of the A&D community; proven success working with architects, contractors, 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

The ideal candidate will be a graduate Landscape Architect/Designer (or related technical degree) and have some specific technical Architectural or related experience before transitioning into a sales role calling on specifiers and end-users in the A&D community

Local candidates only and only those with experience within the A&D or related community will be considered!