Business Development Manager

Forms+Surfaces is a leading designer and manufacturer of a wide range of architectural products used in public spaces around the globe. Our growing brand is known for its breadth of product lines, including surface materials, elevator interiors, doors and hardware, information displays, wall systems, columns, railing, and outdoor site furniture.

We currently are seeking an experienced, highly motivated Architectural Sales professional who resides in the New England area for the position of Business Development Manager – Site Products, with a focus on our line of exterior architectural products (outdoor site furniture and lighting, etc.)
By specializing in our exterior architectural product lines, you can strengthen your product expertise and build stronger relationships with both the Landscape Architect / Designer communities and other specifiers of our products. Beyond stellar sales skills, the ideal candidate will meet the following criteria:

• Experience with technical, design-oriented solutions.
• 3-5 years’ experience in a Landscape Architect / Designer role is a plus.
• 3-5 years demonstrated sales success in the A/D market with an emphasis on architectural interiors, wall cladding, glass, and/or exterior architectural solutions.
• Strong, experience-based understanding of the A&D community; proven success working with architects, contractors, landscape architects, facility owners, and other specifiers. The ability to craft technical, "substitution-proof" specifications and follow them throughout the bidding and ordering cycle.
• In-depth knowledge of specifiers' needs, requirements, and concerns, and the ability to offer creative solutions to their challenges. The ability to prioritize multiple tasks and projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communications and organizational skills, along with the ability to fully utilize our CRM software and other technologies.
• Enjoy working in a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment and engaging team members throughout the organization - Sales, Marketing, Manufacturing, and Design - to accomplish a common goal.

This unique opportunity offers career independence and control with a company that provides ample support, training, and hands-on mentoring to help ensure success. This position will allow you to work in an established territory and partner with other experienced Business Development Managers for added support and guidance.

The ideal candidate will be a graduate Landscape Architect/Designer (or related technical degree) and have some specific technical Architectural or related experience before transitioning into a sales role calling on specifiers and end-users in the A&D community. Local candidates only and only those with experience within the A&D or related community will be considered!

F+S offers competitive compensation, a quality benefits program, career growth opportunities, and an exciting, challenging team environment. The Company is an equal-opportunity employer.

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