Architectural and Design Territory Manager

As an Architecture & Design Specialist, you will cover Minnesota, Western Wisconsin, North Dakota, South Dakota and Iowa, the A&D Specialist is responsible for lead generation, A&D customer development / leadership and ultimately gaining specifications within their assigned geographic area.

The A&D Specialist will be part of the local market team driving specifications and properly using Salesforce to manage projects, along with their assigned Inside Sales partner.

Job Title : Architecture & Design Specialist

Location : Minneapolis (Remote)

A Short List of Your Tasks and Responsibilities :

• Manage the architectural and design specification process and will be responsible for specifications generated through the territory that might be built Locally, Nationally or Globally
• Create awareness for the Formica brand and products within the architectural, design and specification communities
• Obtain specifications for Formica’s family of products, identify high value projects in the planning stages to target for sales, assist Formica personnel in bringing those projects to close and assist / educate applicators, installers and dealers relative to the beneficial use of Formica branded products
• Act as key member of larger specification team within the assigned geographic area
• Work closely with Territory Managers to track & close specified projects
• Engage support from the A&D Manager who will align needs for tools with Formica marketing
• Act as part of the market team with A&D Manager, Territory Managers, Region Sales Manager, Area Segment Manager, Inside Sales, Distributor Reps and Distributor A&D Reps
• Provide interaction with local distributor branches to facilitate project tracking, execution of A&D initiatives and distributor specification representative coaching

We’re Looking for A Self-Starter Who Meets the Following Requirements :

• Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred
• 3 or more years’ experience selling architecturally specified products preferred
• Background in building products industry preferred
• Demonstrated sales ability
• Knowledge of local / regional markets preferred
• Ability to travel including overnights.

Here's How We Take Care of You (And Your Loved Ones) :

• Medical & Prescription Drug Coverage
• Dental Coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare and Dependent Care)
• 401(k) Savings Plan with Matching provision
• Flexible work schedule (Remote work opportunity one day / week)
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Life & Voluntary Optional Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability Coverage
• Voluntary Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Product Purchase Discount

Surfacing Solutions, Designing Opportunity, Building People :

With our amazing portfolio of stylish, durable, and responsible products, Formica Corporation is one of the most recognized names in the building industry.

As part of our vision for the future, we are looking for people like you. People who are open to creating their own career path and are looking to connect with like-minded people. What do you say?

If You Are Qualified, You Will Be Considered for This Position :

EOE, including disability / vets

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Applications will be accepted for a minimum of 3 business days from the date of the initial posting.

Formica will not discriminate against persons because of their disability, including disabled veterans, and will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of qualified employees and applicants with disabilities.

If you are interested in applying and require special assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please contact our Human Resources department at 513-786-3594.