Architectural & Design Specialist

Position Summary

To create specification demand through the Architectural and Design channel, and to grow demand for Virginia Tile products and services in the assigned markets.

Essential Functions

• Create and maintain project quotes in the project tracking system (Commercial Apps).
• Maximize profit for each specific project during the quoting process to achieve the necessary growth goals set forth for the division.
• Manage, track and organize pending projects with project details, quantities, scheduled order dates and lead time.
• Proactively track projects as they mature from the time of lead/sampling, through to the specification and quoting of each project.
• Out of market specification tracking through A&D with VITL and Material Bank specifications for firms outside of the VTC footprint.
• Standard project tracking of A&D specifications with flooring contractors outside of the VTC footprint.
• Material Bank lead management: input leads and follow up accountability.
• Project follow up.
• Work closely with our Customer Service team to assure all orders are processed properly.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• A high level of attention to detail with excellent organizational skills.
• Able to work with a team.
• Able to grow relationships by both electronic and phone communication.
• Driven by sales growth and successful achievement of goals.
• Able to maintain a CRM system.
• Able to work with company provided electronic tools and analytic programs.

Minimum Qualifications

• A high school diploma or general education degree (GED).

What's In It For You

• Multiple, affordable Medical Insurance Plans (PPO & HSA)
• Dental Vision
• Optional Life Insurance, Short Term, and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Optional Pet Insurance
• Employee and Family/Friend Discount on Products
• 401(k) Plan with 3% company match
• Generous PTO, Sick and Paid Holidays policies
• FREE Employee Assistance Program
• Positive & friendly work environment where employees are acknowledged and rewarded for their great work