Architectural & Design (A&D) Sales Representative

Company Description BBWC Sales is a manufacturer representative agency specializing in products for the plumbing, municipal, and mechanical industries. The company partners with leading manufacturers to bring high-quality, reliable solutions to architects, engineers, contractors, and end users. BBWC Sales focuses on technical expertise, customer service, and long-term relationships to support both project success and product performance. Team members benefit from exposure to diverse construction and infrastructure projects and opportunities to collaborate with professionals across the built environment.Role Description The Architectural & Design (A&D) Sales Representative is a full-time position based in the Greater New Orleans Region. We’re looking for an A&D Sales Representative to build and grow relationships with architects, MEP engineers, interior designers, distributors, and owners across our territory. You’ll be the go-to resource for getting our manufacturers’ products specified early in the design process, and you’ll follow those projects through bid and award with our sales team, distributors, and contractors. Day-to-day responsibilities include building and maintaining relationships, providing technical product information, presenting solutions that align with project specifications, and coordinating product approvals and listings. The representative will prepare proposals, support integration of products into design documents, follow up on project opportunities, and collaborate with internal and manufacturer teams to ensure customer satisfaction. This role also involves attending industry events, conducting product trainings, and maintaining accurate records of activities and opportunities in CRM tools.What You’ll DoCall on architecture, engineering, and interior design firms to promote and specify our product linesPresent AIA-accredited continuing education (CEU) and lunch-and-learn programsSupport specifiers with product selection, submittals, spec sections, and technical questionsIdentify and track projects from early design through bid, award, and constructionPartner with BBWC’s outside sales team and distributor partners to convert specifications into ordersKeep accurate project and contact records in our CRMRepresent BBWC at industry events, trade shows, and association meetings (AIA, ASPE, IIDA, CSI)What We’re Looking ForExperience in A&D, specification, or technical sales, ideally in plumbing, MEP, or building productsAbility to read construction documents and understand specificationsConfidence presenting to design professionals in small and large groupsStrong organizational skills and follow-throughAbility to work independently, manage a territory, and prioritize multiple projects and deadlines.Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel within Louisiana and MississippiAssociate or bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, construction management, business, or a related field is beneficial but not required.Bonus points: an existing network with design firms in our territory, plumbing or waterworks product knowledge, CSI certification (CDT)