Architectural Sales Representative - San Diego, CA

Job ID:  488052

Oldcastle APG, a CRH company, is a leading global supplier of building and landscaping products. Its product portfolio includes hardscapes and masonry, packaged cement mixes, lawn and garden materials, and composite decking sold through a variety of channels for residential and commercial use. Oldcastle APG is the leading producer of hardscapes in North America and Europe and the innovator behind many of the industry’s well-known brands: Belgard hardscapes, Echelon masonry, Sakrete bagged dry mixes, and MoistureShield composite decking. With over 260 operating locations and approximately 8,500 employees, Oldcastle APG operates across 7 countries in the U.S., Canada, and Europe.

Job Summary

We are looking for an ambitious and energetic Architectural Sales Representative to help us increase company revenue by growing sales of Oldcastle products within California. You will have the autonomy to create and apply an effective sales strategy. Reporting to the Architectural Sales Manager. This position will include creating new business, generating leads, hosting lunch & learns, and developing long-term customer relationships.

• Promote products to architecture, landscape architecture and design build firms, developers, and other companies that specify our products
• Maintain current architect account base and develop new accounts for revenue growth
• Secure and track specifications from architects and specifiers through use of Salesforce
• Market product offering to specifiers through in person presentations and lunch and learns
• Working knowledge of long cycle sales and how to manage the process
• Organize and host professional networking events with client base
• Actively participate in ASLA, AIA and other professional organizations relative to territory
• Attend trade shows upon local company’s request
• Take a proactive approach to build pipeline that could offer opportunity to grow market share
• Other duties and responsibilities related to the nature of the job may be assigned on a temporary or permanent basis as needed

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree with 3 + years of sales experience
• Exude a professional appearance, be detail oriented, and have a track record of following up on sales prospects and projects
• Advanced communication skills and demonstrated experience presenting to large groups
• Excellent interpersonal skills: the ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with team members in other departments
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Valid Driver’s License
   

Preferences

• Experience using Salesforce
• Sales experience with architects, landscape architects, engineers, or other specifiers within the building products industry

Physical Environment

• While performing the duties of this job the employee will be required to frequently sit and stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to perform repetitive motions of the wrist, hands, and fingers to use a computer and keyboard
• Must wear company provided personal protective equipment - earplugs, hard hat, safety boots/shoes,* and protective glasses as required at jobsite

Compensation

• Base salary range starts at $80,000 - $85,000
• Competitive commission/incentive package $25,000 - $40,000
• Fuel Card
• Car Allowance

*Candidates must provide their own safety boots/shoes upon hire and will be eligible to participate in Safety Boots/Shoe Reimbursement Program after 30 days of employment

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• A culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of large international organization.

If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!

Oldcastle APG, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

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