At a Glance
- Tasks: Build relationships with architects and designers to secure specification opportunities.
- Company: NAV, an innovative Australian company transforming design since 1962.
- Benefits: Generous salary, tools of trade, and comprehensive training provided.
- Other info: Exciting growth opportunities and a supportive work environment await you.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make an impact in luxury residential and commercial projects.
- Qualifications: Sales experience and strong relationship-building skills are essential.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 $ per year.
A key part of the role involves working closely with the Victorian distributor to service and support trade clients effectively. You will build strong relationships with architects, interior designers, builders, and project specifiers to ensure NAV products are considered, specified, and converted into supply opportunities. The primary focus of the role is to generate new business and manage existing accounts with architects, designers & builders.
Key responsibilities
- Build and maintain relationships with an existing portfolio of architects, interior designers, joiners, cabinetmakers, and builders.
- Identify, pursue, and secure specification opportunities across residential, commercial, and fit-out projects.
- Present and provide information on NAV's premium products, custom capabilities, finishes, and technical services.
- Work closely with the Melbourne distributor sales team to support trade clients and ensure a consistent customer experience.
- Build and manage a strong pipeline of projects and opportunities from early design through to conversion and supply.
- Plan and prepare for client meetings, product presentations, site visits, showroom appointments, and industry events.
- Track and manage all client activity, samples, quotes, projects, and opportunities in the CRM.
- Provide product advice, technical information, and tailored solutions to support project requirements.
- Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and new specification opportunities.
- Collaborate with internal sales, estimating, production, and management teams to convert opportunities into orders.
About you
- Proven sales, business development, specification, or account-management experience.
- Joinery, shop fitting, building materials, interior design, or premium building-products experience is highly regarded.
- Genuine people person with a commitment to providing first-class customer service and developing long-term relationships.
- Existing contacts within the architectural and design community are highly desirable.
- Proven ability to secure product specifications and grow a sales pipeline.
- Strong understanding of the decorative building-products market.
- High level of resilience, strong work ethic, and high energy levels.
- Well presented and take pride in your personal presentation.
- Strong time management, administration, and organisational skills.
- Current driver's licence and willingness to travel within the Victorian territory.
About us
Australian owned and operated since 1962, NAV is committed to innovating the way Australians design functional and beautiful spaces in luxury residential and commercial projects. NAV is an established supplier of premium interior products and works with some of Australia's best architects, designers, joiners, cabinetmakers, and builders. Due to continued growth and exciting new products in the pipeline, we are looking for an Architect & Trade Specification Representative to join our Victorian team.
Generous base salary plus superannuation. Tools of trade, including iPhone and iPad Pro or laptop. Full product and sales training will be provided.
Architect & Trade Specification Representative – Victoria in Melbourne employer: New Age Veneers Pty Ltd
NAV is an exceptional employer that fosters a welcoming and progressive work culture, perfect for those looking to thrive in the premium architectural and design product space. With a strong commitment to employee growth and innovation since 1962, team members enjoy access to cutting-edge tools and a supportive environment that encourages collaboration with some of Australia's top architects and designers. Located in Brisbane, this role offers the unique opportunity to build meaningful relationships while contributing to exciting projects in luxury residential and commercial spaces.
