Architectural Window Design Consultant at The Franklin Group Inc

Caldwell, Idaho, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

25 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Sales, Architectural Products, Custom Builders, Project Management, Relationship Building, Presentation Skills, Communication Skills, Design Excellence, Market Development, Consultative Sales, Technical Expertise, Product Education, Aesthetic Sensibility, Architectural Drawings, Complex Sales Cycles, Team Coordination

Industry

Wholesale Building Materials

Description

Description Let’s share a little about FBS and then we welcome you to apply: We are so proud to be 100% Employee Owned. We hire owners, not employees! This means that employees earn ownership in our company through their work and build their net worth based on the company’s change in value over time. Once eligible, you start your journey to ownership with an annual gift of stock averaging 17% of what you make each year! For our seventh consecutive year, we ranked in the Top 10 Best Places to Work in Idaho. Franklin Building Supply is a lumber and building material company that has been in business for more than 45 years. We have locations spread across Idaho and one in Nevada. We supply just about everything besides plumbing and electrical to build homes. Our focus is on serving professional home builders. Along with providing materials, we install a wide range of products including framing, overhead doors, insulation, gutters, siding, and more. We also manufacture some products including trusses, cabinets, doors, and granite countertops. Our company is full of outstanding people who have been working for Franklin Building Supply for 10, 20, or 30 years. We’re working harder than anyone else in our market to get better every day, adding value for customers and improving the value of our company for our employee-owners. We are committed to working safer, smarter, and more efficiently than ever before. We are investing significantly in tools, equipment, training, and positions like this to help our team reach its potential. Along with competitive compensation, we offer competitive benefits that would be expected including medical/Rx, vision and dental insurance, 401(k), paid time off, holiday pay, disability & life insurance, etc. Role Overview: We're seeking a sophisticated sales professional to serve as a design partner to architects, interior designers, and high-end custom builders. This role primarily focuses on highly customizable options such as Marvin's Signature window and door collections, delivering highly customized fenestration solutions for discerning clients. Duties & Responsibilities: Collaborate with architects and designers from concept through construction on custom fenestration packages Specify Marvin Signature collections with technical expertise (U-factors, SHGC, acoustics, wind ratings) Proactively build relationships with architects, designers, and luxury builders in untapped markets Assist in hosting and coordinating lunch-and-learns, CEU presentations, and showroom events for design professionals Create detailed proposals that could include design renderings, specifications, and investment analysis Conduct design presentations demonstrating aesthetic and performance value Manage complex projects ($50k-$250k+) from consultation through installation Visit job sites during critical phases to ensure design intent is achieved Coordinate with internal team (Account Coordinator, Estimator) on custom orders and timelines Maintain expert-level knowledge of Marvin Signature products and competitive landscape Provide ongoing product education to internal team on premium capabilities Requirements Required: 2+ years in luxury product sales (windows, architectural products, high-end interiors, or similar) Proven track record selling to architects, designers, or custom builders Experience managing complex, consultative sales cycles ($50k-$250k+ projects) Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings and specifications Demonstrated success in developing new market segments or territories Exceptional presentation and communication skills for sophisticated audiences Strong aesthetic sensibility and genuine appreciation for design excellence Consultant mentality—patient, relationship-focused, not transactional (sales cycles 6-18 months) Self-directed and entrepreneurial—building this market from scratch Comfortable with evening events and occasional weekend showroom appointments Driver's license with clean driving record Preferred: Existing relationships within local architectural/design community Previous experience with Marvin products or other premium window brands LEED AP, AIA Associate, or other industry credentials Background in architecture, interior design, or construction management

Responsibilities

The Architectural Window Design Consultant will collaborate with architects and designers to create custom fenestration packages and manage complex projects from consultation through installation. This role involves building relationships with design professionals and delivering tailored solutions for high-end clients.