Marketing and Business Development - A&D (architects and designers)

Austin, TX (On-site)

$55K/yr – $85K/yrMid Level2+ years expFull time

Posted 7 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own the local stone and tile sales motion by building a design-market BD funnel, managing key accounts, and educating specifiers on natural stone and engineered quartz for countertops and surfaces.

  • Territory Growth: Identify new opportunities with showrooms, builders, architects, and designers and execute strategic plans.
  • Account Leadership: Maintain key accounts, ensure satisfaction, and drive repeat business with end-to-end quoting and installation coordination.
  • Product & Education: Present material advantages and specs across quartzite, marble, and engineered quartz for countertops, backsplashes, showers.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Identify and target new business opportunities, including kitchen and bath showrooms, custom home builders, architects, and interior designers, to expand our client base.
  • Manage a portfolio of existing key accounts, serving as the primary point of contact to ensure client satisfaction and secure repeat business.
  • Conduct regular sales calls, presentations, and lunch-and-learn sessions to educate clients on our premium stone, quartz, and tile products.
  • Meet and exceed established sales targets and business development goals.
  • Utilize specialized knowledge of kitchen and bath design principles to offer natural stone and quartz to countertops and other surfaces applications.
  • Fluently articulate the benefits and technical specifications of materials, including quartzite, marble, and engineered quartz, and their specific application for countertops, backsplashes, and showers.
  • Work closely with clients to understand project scope, material requirements, and aesthetic goals to ensure optimal product selection.
  • Actively network and attend local industry events to build brand awareness and source new leads.
  • Develop and execute strategic territory plans to effectively penetrate the local design and construction market.
  • Gather market intelligence on industry trends, competitor activities, and pricing to inform business strategy.

Requirements

  • Experience: Minimum of 2 years in business development, outside sales, or account management within the construction, building materials, or interior design industry.
  • Design Expertise: Mandatory experience in kitchen and bath design (e.g., prior role as a designer, showroom consultant, or specialized materials representative).
  • Product Knowledge: Proven knowledge of natural stone (granite, marble, quartzite), engineered quartz, and/or decorative tile.
  • Skills: Exceptional communication, negotiation, and presentation skills. Must be self-motivated, proactive, and capable of managing a demanding schedule.
  • Tools: Proficiency with CRM software (e.g., Salesforce, Stone Profits) and Microsoft Office Suite.

Benefits

  • Travel Allowance
  • Paid Time Off
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Unique Stone Boutique

Our commitment to excellence ensures that each customer receives personalized service and access to the finest stone materials from around the world. •quartzite •marble •soapstone •granite •quartz

Founded in 2025
Round Rock, Texas, USA
4 employees

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
1.8K
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$28
Traffic Source Mix
Search
1.9%
Direct
93.8%
Referral
1.9%
Social
1.9%
Paid
0.4%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~4