Overview
National Architectural Manager - CA
Location : Los Angeles, California, United States; Whittier, CA (location details from job description). This is a full-time position.
Responsibilities
- Build relationships with channel influencers who develop and implement product specifications
- Assist and direct architects through the product selection process for commercial projects
- Mine new project leads and develop project leads with Vitro specifications for direct customers
- Educate architects and other channel influencers on glass, new products and tools
- Identify and connect with key architect, general contractor and developer targets within the region and on key projects to influence Vitro glass sales
- Coordinate development efforts with the Architectural Resources Team
- Co-manage territory with the Sales Account Manager to meet business sales and share objectives
- Work with Sales Account Manager to develop Certified Network capabilities through customer sales team development, integrated project review meetings and targeted project lead generation
- Develop and document business development strategies for each market within the region to meet business objectives
- Utilize Vitro sales, technical service and other functions along with Certified Network customers to close the sale on key projects
- Build market knowledge and key business relationships within the territory to : identify growth opportunities, support new product development and promotion efforts, provide ongoing marketing intelligence
- Participate in key industry events to represent Vitro at local, regional and national levels
- Travel will be up to 50%; expectation of 50-75% of each week working in the field and the rest in home office
Qualifications
Requires a college degree along with :Market development or sales competencyKnowledge of the commercial construction industry, architectural glass fabrication or glass manufacturingExperience in business development, sales, marketing or equivalent fieldWorking within a CRM (Customer Relationship Management) system for a project pipeline, stakeholder relationships, interactions, etc.Functional and Technical Skills
A proven self-starter able to work independently to achieve team and individual goalsOutstanding organizational skills with an ability to prioritize multiple tasks effectively and respond quickly to unexpected changesStrong analytical skills to understand, apply and convey complex construction related market, product, technical and design informationAttention to detail including potential ramifications of alternatives and strong follow-upStrong oral and written communication skillsAbility to interact with multiple channel levels to build relationships and trustKnowledge and experience in the glass, construction, or architectural channelManagement of multiple projects in the business development cycle valued at $50MMBusiness development, sales, customer support or other customer facing experienceEngaging presenter for both in-person and virtual trainingsA proven problem solver who provides solutions and does not quit after being told "no"Not afraid to fail or receive rejectionManage commercial projects through the design and construction cycleStatus
Full-time
Location(s)
Whittier, CA-399-6
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