Commercial Door Salesperson

Description

Do you have passion and energy? Do you have experience working with doors and building materials? Do you want to be part of a company culture of high performing, motivated people working together in a safe and healthy environment where leadership, personal development and teamwork is recognized, valued and rewarded?

If yes, then we want to hear from you.

This is truly an exciting time to be part of a family owned business since 1931 that offers job stability, competitive pay and a robust benefits program.

A Commercial Door Salesperson specializing in solid wood, hollow metal, and metal buck frames for high-traffic environments (hospitals, schools, businesses) acts as a technical sales representative. The salesperson bridges the gap between architectural specifications, contractor needs, and product installation, focusing on security, fire safety, and ADA compliance.

• Sales Generation & Business Development: Cultivate and maintain relationships with general contractors, facility managers, and owners to secure orders for new construction or retrofits in hospitals, schools, and commercial buildings.
• Technical Estimating & Take-offs: Review architectural blueprints, door schedules, and specifications to perform accurate material take-offs for hollow metal doors, frames, solid wood doors, and architectural hardware.
• Quoting & Proposal Development: Create timely and accurate detailed proposals and cost estimates for projects, ensuring competitive pricing and proper margin.
• Product Expertise: Provide expert advice on fire-rated assemblies, security hardware, and specialized doors (e.g., lead-lined hospital doors, automatic operators).
• Order Management & Coordination: Process orders, generate submittals/shop drawings, manage project deadlines, and coordinate with manufacturers and internal logistics for on-time delivery.
• Site Visits & Consultations: Conduct on-site evaluations to determine necessary products and troubleshoot installation issues.
• Other duties: As requested directed or assigned.

• Industry Knowledge: 2–5+ years’ of sales experience in commercial door and frame components, specifically with hollow metal doors, frames and hardware.
• Technical Aptitude: Ability to read and interpret complex architectural drawings, blueprints, and building codes (fire codes, NFPA 80/101, ADA).
• Computer
  
  Skills:
  
  Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and industry-specific software (e.g., Bistrack).
• Communication & Negotiation: Strong interpersonal skills for dealing with contractors, architects, and end-users.
• Organizational
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to handle multiple, simultaneous projects with tight deadlines. Must be highly organized with strong attention to detail.
• Credentials: Credentials such as AHC (Architectural Hardware Consultant) or CDC (Certified Door Consultant) are a plus.

• Healthcare: Hospitals, clinics, and labs requiring specific, durable, or hygienic door solutions.
• Education: Schools and universities requiring safety-rated, high-traffic, and secure door systems.
• Business/Industrial: Office buildings, warehouses, and factories.
• Institutional: Government buildings and municipality projects.