Now Hiring - Soil Retention - Architectural Dealer Representative in Carlsbad, CA

Full description of the position

About the Role

: Soil Retention Products, Inc. is seeking a self-motivated Architectural Sales/Dealer Representative to expand our footprint across Southern California. Operating from our Carlsbad, CA office, you will drive sales efforts, unlock untapped markets, and manage your territory independently within a structured framework. This role requires a proactive problem-solver who excels at managing time, processing complex product information, and delivering tailored solutions to a diverse, unique client base.

Key Responsibilities

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• Conduct Field Visits : Meet regularly with architects, commercial landscape contractors, residential paving contractors, and municipal agencies to cultivate strategic partnerships.
• Manage Dealer Relations : Act as the primary external point of contact to educate, support, and grow new and existing dealer networks.
• Deliver Technical Education : Train designers and contractors on product-specific construction details, installation techniques, and engineering advantages.
• Evaluate Contractor Networks : Assess and qualify existing and prospective small-to-midsize paver and retention wall contractors.
• Drive Specification Wins : Identify project opportunities through Construct Connect, tracking competitive products and successfully navigating the architectural substitution process.
• Represent the Brand : Attend key industry events, trade shows, and regional functions to build brand presence and generate leads.
• Maintain Sales Infrastructure : Keep the customer database updated and actively manage the contractor referral list to connect clients with qualified installers.

Qualifications

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• 5+ years of technical or construction work experience in the hardscape industry (pavers and retaining walls)
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to deliver dynamic technical presentations to dealers, contractors and design professionals.
• Capable of reading and interpreting landscape construction plans. Grading plan comprehension is preferred.
• Equipped to answer technical questions as they relate to designers and contractors.
• Learn installation methods for various applications and properly guide designers and contractors.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, with an emphasis on PowerPoint.
• Experience working in Sales Force or similar CRM applications a plus.
• Team Player Soil Retention offers a competitive salary, including an uncapped, performance-based commission plan, a full benefits package including medical and dental insurance, 401k matching, paid vacation, paid holidays and company truck. Pay: From $80,000.00 per year

Benefits

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• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance License/Certification:
• CA Driver's License and clean driving record (Required) Work Location: In person