Designworks Talent is hiring an Architectural Sales Manager

Designworks Talent is seeking an Architectural Sales Manager for the Dallas market. This is a pure hunter, individual contributor role responsible for aggressively driving architectural specifications and early-stage project influence across the assigned territory. You will represent a respected, design-forward product line within the architectural community.

What You'll Do

• Proactively target and develop relationships with architects, designers, general contractors, and architectural decision-makers.
• Drive early-stage project discovery and influence product selection during schematic design and design development.
• Create and secure architectural specifications and basis-of-design positioning.
• Build, manage, and advance a strong pipeline of specified commercial projects.
• Track projects from specification through bid, award, fabrication, and installation.
• Prepare budgetary pricing, conceptual estimates, and formal proposals.
• Interpret architectural drawings, specifications, and construction documents to support project development.
• Collaborate with internal design, engineering, and production teams to ensure technical alignment.
• Maintain accurate CRM activity, pipeline reporting, and forecasting.
• Attend architectural events, AIA functions, design forums, and trade shows to generate new opportunities.
• Provide competitive, market, and design-trend feedback to internal stakeholders.

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years of B2B sales experience focused on architectural specifications.
• Demonstrated success calling on architectural and design firms.
• Established strong ties with architects, designers, specifiers, owners, and GCs.
• Experience selling architectural products, façade systems, specialty building materials, or custom-fabricated solutions.
• Strong understanding of commercial construction processes, drawings, and CSI specifications.
• Experience managing a defined sales territory or region.
• CRM experience (Salesforce or similar preferred).
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university required.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
• Willing to travel 25–50% within the region.

Team & Environment

This is an individual contributor role.

Benefits & Compensation

• Competitive base salary plus commission.
• Comprehensive health benefits with multiple plan options.
• Matching 401K.
• Paid time off.
• Flexible, professional work environment.

Work Mode

This role is based in the Dallas market.