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$123K/yr

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How much do architectural specifications sales jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for architectural specifications sales in the United States is $103,200.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $82,500.00 and $99,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Architectural Specifications Sales vs Architectural Sales Representative?

AspectArchitectural Specifications SalesArchitectural Sales Representative
CredentialsKnowledge of building codes, specifications, and industry standardsSales training, industry knowledge, possibly certifications in sales or architecture
Work EnvironmentOffice-based, collaborating with architects and designersField-based, visiting clients and project sites
Industry UsageUsed by manufacturers and suppliers to specify products in architectural projectsUsed by sales teams to promote products to architects and contractors

Architectural Specifications Sales focus on creating detailed product specifications for architects and designers, ensuring products meet project requirements. Architectural Sales Representatives primarily promote and sell building products directly to clients and industry professionals. While both roles involve industry knowledge and client interaction, specifications sales emphasize technical documentation, whereas sales reps focus on relationship-building and sales closing.

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Infographic showing various Architectural Specifications Sales job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 79% Full Time, 20% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 83% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 16% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $103,200 per year, or $49.6 per hour.

Architectural Specification Sales Representative

White Marsh, MD • On-site

J. Gibson McIlvain Company
11 - 50 employees

$150K/yr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

Architectural Specification Sales Representative

J. Gibson McIlvain Company has been providing high quality wood products since 1798 and is a trusted and well-known name and hardwood authority in the lumber business. As the Importer of Record, Lumber yard, and Architectural Millwork House we have total quality control throughout the entire supply chain from the forest anywhere in the world all the way to your job site. With centuries of experience, we are a powerful supplier of both domestic and imported, exotic hardwood lumber such as Teak, Sapele, Genuine Mahogany, Black Walnut, and Ipe. J. Gibson McIlvain is more than just materials and with our comprehensive architectural millwork facility, we offer custom millwork services from interior trim and cabinetry to exterior siding, pergolas, and furniture.

Job Summary The Architectural Specification Sales Representative connects and builds relationships with Architects, Builders, and resellers to promote J. Gibson McIlvain Company and ICD's product lines. During the current business cycle, this Architectural Specification Sales Representative will focus specifically on promoting our Alpha 2.0 line. This person will become an expert on the manufacturing process, installation, and features and benefits of the various products to advise clients and prospects on the best usage of the products. The Architectural Specification Sales Representative will collaborate with the Sales department and customers to help get our products specified and ultimately ordered for specific jobs or inventories. This person will also assist our Marketing and Sales department in developing strategies for product line sales and report on trends within the target marketplace.

Job Responsibilities

  • Builds relationships through in person meetings, virtual meetings, and webinars with specifiers (Architects, Designers, Builders, etc.) to get our products specified
  • Educates the marketplace on the features and benefits of our product lines, with a specific focus on our Alpha 2.0 product line
  • Works together with the Sales team to support them in closing sales, as necessary
  • Works to develop up to date presentations regarding the company and our products that will promote the marketing and sales efforts of the role
  • Supports development of new products and product improvements
  • Assists in the field by conducting and analyzing market research; works with the marketing team to develop branding strategies based upon information
  • Formulates and recommends campaign tactics and plans for product launch and ongoing marketing
  • Creates templates for presentation; revises templates as needed
  • Researches and recommends tradeshow and/or seminar options based on internal goals and strategies
  • Performs other related duties as assigned by management
  • Approximately 50% travel

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree (B.A.) or equivalent in related field
  • Demonstrated ability to plan and organize projects
  • Experience with web analytics and email marketing applications.
  • Experience with creative asset applications (Adobe CC, etc.)
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Company Benefits

  • Eligibility effective on the first day of the month following 60 days of continuous employment
  • Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan, company matches up to 10% of employee contributions
  • Company paid Life Insurance Policy; value is twice the employee's salary with a cap at $150,000.00
  • Company paid Short- and Long-Term Disability Policy; pays 60% of your salary while you are unable to work
  • Paid Holidays, Vacation and Sick time