Our Opportunity
We are currently seeking an Architecture & Design Specification Representative for our surrounding business region.
Key Responsibilities
The Architecture & Design Specification Representative is responsible for gathering and securing specifications from architects and designers in order to expand market awareness of the Richelieu brand and increase sales.
Working alongside local sales representatives, you will be responsible for the coordination many aspects of a project, from specification phase to the sharing of sales opportunities with sales representatives for closing of the sale.
By continuously building and strengthening relationships with both current as well as prospective customers, you are positioning yourself and Richelieu as your clients’ all-inclusive provider of specialty hardware and complimentary products.
- Continuously develop and nurture strong relationships with 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
What We Are Looking For
- 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
- University degree in Design is an asset
Compensation and Benefits
- Competitive market-based annual salary.
- 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
Sales Representative - Seattle
Possess a thorough working knowledge and understanding of the customer and company order cycles as well as standards and goals needed to achieve/maintain territory objectives. Our knowledgeable sales representatives, unmatched product selection, nationwide distribution centers, and integration of ne...
Outside Sales Representative - Millwork
Responsibilities include identifying potential customers, generating sales opportunities through research of client needs, presenting sales proposals and quotes to clients, visiting client operations and building sites, field measuring and management of field problems and service issues. The Outside...
Field Sales Representative
As a Field Sales Representative, its your job to upgrade our relationships with existing customers, showing them the best we have to offer from a company they already know and trust. Well rely on your sales expertise, product knowledge and best-in-class customer service to sell state of the art tech...
Outside Sales Representative - Cwa - Seattle, Wa
The Lumen Field Sales organization is comprised of our outside sales teams and our account manager teams all of which work in our local markets in a variety of consumer and small business sales segments. Outside Sales Representative - CWA - Seattle, WA**. Learn more about Lumens network, edge cloud,...
Route Sales & Service Representative
Why Fikes? Highlights of the Position: Monday - Friday days with very limited weekends (planned ahead of time if needed) Company vehicle you park at your home Salary Base of $55k starting + Route Override Percentage + Commissions, Company Cell Phone, Paid Vacation and Health Benefit Plan, 401K with ...
Outside Sales Representative
Our clients company a leader in thecommercial heating ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) industryis looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Commercial HVAC SalesRepresentative to join their expanding team. As a Commercial HVAC SalesRepresentative you will be at the forefront of expanding ourcl...
Inside/Outside Sales Representative
The Inside/Outside Sales Representative plays a crucial role in driving sales for decorated apparel and promotional items. By ensuring high levels of client satisfaction and consistently exceeding sales targets, the representative contributes significantly to the company’s growth and success. Effect...
Outside Sales Account Representative (Mult-Family)- South Seattle, WASH
As an Outside Sales Account Representative you will be responsible for selling MRO (maintenance, repair and operations) supplies along with other products to an established portfolio of multi-family housing customers to maintain and drive sales. Responsible for profitably growing sales to achieve ye...
Showroom Sales Representative
You provide insightful and valuable design suggestions and application recommendations, creating an effortless and enjoyable shopping experience for the client. Showroom sales representatives are responsible for working with both retail clients and industry professionals to promote the Bedrosians pr...
Entry Level Customer Service & Sales Representative
Responsibilities of the Entry Level Customer Service & Sales Representative: Contacting and engaging consumers from provided lead lists from clients, eventually progressing to developing new business and maintaining current relationships Answer questions regarding order status, payment, product,...