National Account Specialist

Why Join ARDEX as an Architectural & National Accounts Specialist?

At ARDEX, you'll represent an industry-leading brand known for innovation, technical excellence, and customer partnership. This role offers the opportunity to:

• Influence major commercial construction projects across the Northeast
• Build relationships with national retail, healthcare, hospitality, and education accounts
• Partner with architects, designers, specifiers, and construction leaders
• Work alongside experienced sales, technical, and marketing professionals
• Help shape strategic growth initiatives and market expansion opportunities
• Grow your career within a respected global organization

What You'll Do

Drive Architectural Specifications

• Expand ARDEX specifications throughout the Northeast region, working closely with architects, designers, and specification professionals
• Develop and grow specification activity throughout the Northeast region
• Build relationships with architects, designers, specification writers, engineering firms, and building consultants
• Influence product selection and specification decisions during project design phases
• Possibly Partner with regional sales teams to expand project pipelines and uncover new opportunities
• Position ARDEX as a trusted technical resource within the architectural community

Develop National Account Relationships

• Be a strategic partner to key national organizations, supporting specification opportunities across multiple locations and construction programs
• Develop and expand relationships with national retail, hospitality, healthcare, education, and commercial construction accounts
• Engage key decision-makers including: Directors of Construction, VP's of Store Planning and Design, Facilities Leaders, Architectural Managers, Specification Writers
• Serve as a primary ARDEX contact for designated national accounts
• Support specification opportunities across multi-site programs and high-profile projects

Support Strategic Growth Initiatives

• Identify and support opportunities related to: Offsite Construction, Prefabrication, Modular Building Systems, Emerging construction technologies and market trends, Strategic product and market expansion initiatives
• Collaborate closely with Sales, Marketing, Technical Services, and Product Management teams to align customer needs with business objectives

What You'll Bring

• Motivated professional who enjoys building strong customer relationships and influencing business outcomes
• Experience in architectural sales, specification sales, national account management, or a related commercial construction role
• Knowledge of architectural specifications, design processes, and commercial construction practices
• Experience working with building products, flooring systems, construction materials, or related categories
• Strong presentation and communication skills
• Excellent relationship-building and networking abilities
• Demonstrated business development experience
• Effective planning, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities
• Experience presenting to large groups and influencing decision-makers
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Teams, CRM platforms, and related business applications
• A customer-focused, energetic, and professional approach
• Exemplify ARDEX's core values: Fuel Passion, Drive Innovation, Embrace Responsibility, Embody Integrity, Build Belonging

Education and Requirements

• Four-year college degree preferred, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
• Ability to travel throughout the assigned territory up to 35%, including overnight travel
• Ability to travel by automobile and air
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record
• Legally authorized to work in the United States