Architectural Sales Representative

MITER Brands™ is a residential window and door manufacturer that provides a leading portfolio of window and door brands for the new construction and replacement segments. MITER Brands, also known as Milgard, MI Windows & Doors and Western Window Systems is one of the nation’s largest suppliers of vinyl windows and patio doors and aluminum windows and doors with plants across the country.

Why work at MITER Brands?

A seasoned architectural products sales representative is responsible for selling products to architects, general contractors, designers, and developers. An integral part of their job is building long-term relationships with clients and customers. This job typically requires a bachelor's degree. Additionally, architectural or construction industries experience, as well as sales experience, is highly recommended. This career field might appeal to individuals with interests in construction, sales, and communications.

Total Compensation: $125K - $150K, including $80K base and commission.

Territory: The assigned territory includes key markets throughout Florida, including Tampa, Orlando, and surrounding areas, with the ability to travel approximately 60% of the time. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Architectural products sales representatives sell products such as windows, doors, movable walls, paints, brick, and stones.
• Main goals are to strategically generate sales leads and increase product sales for their company.
• Involves frequent travel, meeting with clients and attending trade shows, such as the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and Construction Specifications Institute (CSI).

-These shows offer presentations and seminars on existing products and promote new products.

• Architectural products sales reps should have excellent customer service skills in order to build and maintain long-term relationships with clients.
• Must follow up with clients and serve as technical consultants as needed to ensure customer satisfaction.
• It is also important that architectural products sales reps know their clients' services to make appropriate product recommendations.

-For this reason, they often maintain a database of their customers and prospects. They may use the information in their databases as a guide to seek out new clientele.

• Experienced architectural products sales reps may train new employees on their company's products and teach continuing education classes.

Travel Requirements

This position requires frequent travel, more than 50% most travel is outside the local area and overnight. Some of the travel is international.