Architectural Business Development Manager

at  C R LAURENCE CO INC

WHO ARE WE:

C.R. Laurence Co., Inc. (CRL), a CRH company, is the leading supplier to the glazing, architectural, railing, construction, industrial, and automotive industries. Offering more than 60,000 products, we serve the industry from locations throughout North America, Europe, and Australia.
We are part of the Oldcastle Building Envelope of CRH and operate our business to the highest standards of quality and customer service. The companies and institutions that depend on us impact the growing fields of glass fabrication, construction, architecture, and automotive restyling. Their positions as leaders in their industries mean they demand the highest standards from their suppliers.

ABOUT THE POSITION:

C. R. LAURENCE, the leading full-service provider of architectural metals and glass fittings, is seeking an experienced and energetic, regional Architectural Business Development Manager, based out of Seattle for the US Northwest region. This position will report to the Director of Architectural Business Development and is responsible for securing C. R. LAURENCE basis of design specifications, tracking and reporting on projects in the C. R. LAURENCE CRM system, and the general building and promotion of the C. R. LAURENCE brand and products within the architecture and construction industry

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field
• 2-3 years experience of data to business interpretation and presenting analysis to business leaders
• Must be proficient in Office Suite products with an emphasis on Excel and PowerPoint
• Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to process and present a vast amount of data into meaningful information.
• Excellent project management and organizational skills, the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Strong collaboration and partnering skills, the ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.
  Salary range: $111,200 / MID $139,000 / MAX $166,900

• Demonstrate a firm experience-based understanding of the specification-driven bidding process within the design and construction industry.
• Recent experience as a Project Manager, Sales or Business Development Leader calling primarily on the design community, more than 5 years experience required.
• Prior track record of achievement in positions with significant accountability
• Strong professional presence with the ability and confidence to professionally present to large groups, specifically architects and project teams
• Display a high level of critical thinking to identify needs, requirements, and concerns, to communicate solution-based answers to complex questions.
• Strong attention to detail, exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities at once, and the ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to read architectural drawings and diagrams, and correctly interpret technical specifications.
• Comfort working across a large product portfolio.
• High level of computer, Microsoft Office, and CRM skills and acumen
• LEED certification, BIM Project Management experience, SAP experience a plus
• College Degree
• Motivated by teamwork, being self-aware, and possessing a positive outlook are also a plus.