Building Materials Outside Sales

Summary 475 is a rapidly growing Brooklyn-based company that imports, distributes, and advises on high-performance green building components throughout North America. 475 is focused on transforming the North American construction market toward low-energy, high-performance building design. The Product Consultant works with architects, engineers, builders, and project owners to optimize high performance solutions for energy-efficient buildings. The Product Consultant is motivated, ambitious, and confident about the opportunity to grow the use of high-performance building practices in their region, while enthusiastic about helping 475 grow our company, brand, and influence. This role is remote, with a strong preference for candidates based in the Chicago, Minneapolis–St. Paul, or major Wisconsin metropolitan areas to support regional relationship-building and travel efficiency. Responsibilities • Build and nurture relationships in assigned territory in order to establish reputability as a source of expert advice and tangible solutions to high performance building challenges. • Diligently reach out to existing and new accounts to help architects specify appropriate solutions, and to build new business. • Provide local technical support to building professionals, through activities including office and job site visits, in-depth trainings, etc. • Manage sales cycle including: lead generation, identification of new opportunities, estimate creation, closing sales, and project follow-up/site support. • Make regular office presentations to architects regarding various aspects of high-performance construction: airtightness, moisture control, insulation, etc. • Actively engage with local trade associations and other networking groups. • Represent 475 at regional trade shows, as required. • Identify opportunities for growth in your region. Desired Qualities • Experience with high performance building practices. • An understanding of Passive House design. • Strong interest in building science and building details. • Familiarity with regional architecture and engineering firms, local lumber yards, local high performance builders. • Excellent communication skills, in person, over phone, and by email. • Proactive with a strong work ethic. • Ability to work well both independently and as a member of a team. • Experience in sales and/or customer relations. Background • Architect, engineer, high-performance builder, building scientist, sustainable construction consultant, or building material sales professional. Training, 401k and health insurance benefits offered. Annual compensation $60,000-$100,000 dependent on experience and commissions earned. The position is remote. Send résumé and cover letter to [email protected]; subject: “Outside Sales - Midwest Region Product Consultant”. Apply tot his job