Architectural Sales Representative

Position Summary

The Architectural Sales Representative is responsible for achieving sales, business development, and marketing objectives for Hendrick Architectural Products within an assigned territory covering Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, and Kentucky. This position develops and maintains strong relationships with architects, specifiers, engineers, general contractors, installers, and other key industry partners to generate new business, secure product specifications, and drive profitable sales growth.

The Architectural Sales Representative works closely with customers, the field sales team, and internal departments to identify opportunities, develop project pipelines, support quoting and project execution, and ensure exceptional customer service. This position requires extensive travel throughout the assigned territory, strong knowledge of the architectural and construction industry, and the ability to effectively communicate Hendrick's products and solutions to the design and construction community.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sales and marketing strategies to achieve assigned sales, growth, and profitability objectives.
• Develop and manage a pipeline of new business opportunities within the assigned territory.
• Identify, prospect, qualify, and convert new leads and project opportunities.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with architects, architectural firms, specifiers, engineers, general contractors, installers, distributors, and other key industry partners.
• Promote Hendrick Architectural Products and develop product awareness within the architectural and design community.
• Conduct AIA and ASLA accredited presentations and other educational programs for architects, designers, and industry professionals.
• Secure product specifications and inclusion of Hendrick products in architectural plans, specifications, and new construction projects.
• Interpret architectural plans, drawings, and specifications to identify opportunities and determine appropriate product applications.
• Follow up on quotes, projects, and opportunities to support successful conversion and project completion.
• Provide customers with timely updates regarding project status, pricing, availability, lead times, and supply requirements.
• Collaborate with designers, engineering, production, estimating, customer service, and other internal teams to develop solutions for customer and project requirements.
• Maintain accurate sales activity, opportunity, forecasting, and territory information within the company's CRM and ERP systems.
• Analyze market conditions, industry trends, customer needs, and competitive activity to identify opportunities and develop appropriate sales strategies.
• Monitor and maintain competitive intelligence regarding direct competitors, products, pricing, and market activity.
• Set up, attend, and actively participate in industry trade shows, conferences, association meetings, and other market-specific events.
• Develop strategies to expand market penetration and grow existing customer relationships and accounts.
• Provide monthly, quarterly, and other sales reports and forecasts as required.
• Maintain current knowledge of Hendrick Architectural Products, systems, applications, and industry developments.
• Travel extensively throughout the assigned territory, including regular customer and prospect visits and overnight travel as required.
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.