Quincaillerie Richelieu Ltée/Richelieu Hardware Ltd · 4 hours ago
Architect and Design Specification Representative- Outside Sales
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$75K/yr - $80K/yrRichelieu is a leading North American distributor, importer, and manufacturer of specialty hardware and complementary products. They are seeking an Architecture & Design Specification Representative responsible for gathering specifications from architects and designers to enhance market awareness and increase sales, while building strong relationships with clients.
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Responsibilities
Gathering and securing specifications from architects and designers
Schedule and hold face-to-face as well as virtual meetings with new and existing clients, learning about current and upcoming projects and how Richelieu solutions can enhance their results
Gather and secure specifications in the product categories including decorative hardware, lighting, sliding door hardware, laminate, solid surface, quartz, and premium panels
Identify and analyze past specification patterns of current accounts, and brainstorm ways to become their stronger, more inclusive supplier
Provide educational training on products and industry developments to the A&D community
Provide a state-of-the-art customer service experience, positioning yourself as their desired one-stop-shop
Educate yourself on, and continuously stay up to date with, Richelieu’s product offerings as well as ever-changing market conditions and competitive landscape
Utilize available sales support applications and systems, especially with proficient and consistent use of CRM
As this position requires regular automobile travel, you must have your own independent, reliable transportation
This position requires you to work 'in the field,' making in-person visits to customers three to four days per week
Position may require frequent lifting/pushing/carrying items up to 50 pounds
Qualification
Required
Successful experience as a Specification Representative or Designer (may consider recent graduates with a design degree)
Ability to schedule and manage your own time, delivering on the activities that produce results
Proactive, high energy, coachable, strong work ethic
Developed design, communication, and organizational skills
Experience in Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications; must be able to effectively use Excel, Word, Outlook for daily responsibilities and tasks
As this position requires regular automobile travel, you must have your own independent, reliable transportation
Position may require frequent lifting/pushing/carrying items up to 50 pounds
Preferred
University degree in Design is an asset
Benefits
Monthly car allowance and mileage reimbursement
Business expense reimbursement
Group insurance program (medical, dental, vision, life, disability, etc.)
Employee Stock Purchase Plan with employer matching
401(K) with employer matching
Company cell phone
Paid vacation, holidays, and sick days
Company
Quincaillerie Richelieu Ltée/Richelieu Hardware Ltd
Richelieu is Canada's leading distributor, importer, and manufacturer of specialty hardware and complementary products - and also ranks among the top players in its specialty in North America.
Founded in 1968
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
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