Architectural Fabrication, Inc. is a manufacturing/construction company based in Fort Worth, Texas. We specialize in manufacturing and installing end-to-end architectural metal solutions, including canopies, awnings and sunshades. We are committed to delivering high-quality, innovative, and sustainable solutions to our clients. Our company is not just a workplace, but a community committed to excellence and growth. We believe that the foundation of our success is our culture. If you like working with efficiency, you are responsive, enjoy a collaborative environment and like to get things done, apply today to become part of our amazing team.

Responsibilities: 

• Develop new business opportunities and strengthen existing relationships
• Learn and master company product offerings 
• Read, analyze and interpret documents such as invitations to bid (ITB's), budget requests, and subcontracts
• Interact with CRM system to log meetings, follow-up with clients, manage pipeline, and communicate internally
• Increase win rate - Manage and improve sales proposal presentations and response process 
• Establishment and ownership of sales attainment goals & strategy - Engaging with management to solidify strategies and own the results 
• Negotiation - Negotiate prices for proactive bids and proposals, and be able to share the story with clients
• Lead Generation & Outreach - Target new accounts, identify and contact, evaluate potential opportunities, prioritize in accordance with strategies, and take the lead on outreach 
• Team development - Assist in establishing outbound sales practices and business development strategy, sales processes, structure, and best practices across the current 8 person preconstruction team. Maintain and share professional knowledge with the preconstruction team through documentation, networking, events, and presentations

Attributes/Experience/Skills:

Required:

• Successful track record in B2B sales and negotiation  
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills  
• 1-3 year of related sales experience
• Highly self-motivated
• Possess excellent relationship-building skills and ability to conduct oneself with professionalism and discretion
• Ability to work both independently and as a team member
• Excellent time management and planning skills
• Experience with business negotiations
• Problem-solving skills
• Process-oriented
• Proven ability to plan and manage resources 
• Ability to develop and deliver polished presentations 
• Fantastic attitude 
• Light travel required 

Preferred:

• *Highly preferred* Proficiency in reading architectural plan sets, completing takeoff’s, and estimates  
• *Highly preferred* Knowledge of and contacts in the construction industry
• Experience with Salesforce as a CRM 
• Bachelor’s degree in business, management, construction management / construction science, real estate 
• Proficiency with data analysis, forecasting, and budgeting