Architectural Sales Representative

Salary: $77 250

• Permanent position
• Dental and medical insurance, pension plan, as well as other benefits, bonuses and salary increases in accordance with the employer's policies.
• Annual vacation in accordance with the employer's policies.
• 40 hours per week. Daily work schedule can vary depending on circumstance.
• Can expect some after-hours meetings and weekend activities as required to accomplish is duties.
• Can expect to travel to outside areas of the local market within their territory or region and potentially in the United States as required.

YOUR ROLE IN OUR TEAM

• Coordinate the efforts of the sales force and the relationship with architects, consultants, engineers, government officials, etc.; 
• Develop plans for the local market for appropriate coverage of the customer types in order to effectively promote Soprema products; 
• Arrange meetings, demonstrations or seminars that highlight Soprema products using events such as “Architectural Lunch & Learns” and Symposiums; 
• Participate in industry trade shows, and industry association meetings and events; 
• Analyze market issues and trends and make recommendations to the Regional Manager to adjust pricing, technical recommendations as required to obtain market, while maintaining long-term strategies; 
• Communicate, liaise and maintain a positive presence with industry professionals, including contractors, architects, engineers, consultants, specification writers and owners; 
• Communicate and liaise with all head office departments providing a transfer of market information, market requirements and technical concerns keeping the Regional Manager informed; 
• May require additional functions as required by Regional Managers.

Education 

• Education in Building or Materials engineering or in Architecture. 
• Continued Education in sales training or industry related disciplines.

Knowledge and Competences 

• Extensive knowledge and experience in the construction and industry related markets in the assigned region; 
• 3 to 5 years sales experience in the construction market or another similar market; 
• A working knowledge of the Building Envelope including Roofing, Waterproofing and Air Barrier Markets; 
• Ability to read architectural plans and specifications and draw simple construction details;

Physical requirements 

• Excellent physical condition required. 
• Regularly visits job site, climbing stairs and/or ladders to access roofs or below grade situations. 
• Must be comfortable with heights as well as working on construction sites. 
• May require doing small demonstrations of product usage at job sites, symposiums or trade shows. This may require the use of specialized tools.