New York Product Consultant

Summary:
475 is a rapidly growing Brooklyn-based startup that imports, distributes and advises on high performance green building components throughout North America. 475 is focused on transforming the North American construction market toward low-energy, high-performance building design. The Product Consultant works with architects, engineers, builders, and project owners to optimize high performance solutions for energy efficient buildings. The Product Consultant is motivated, ambitious, and confident about the opportunity to grow the use of high-performance building practices in their region, while enthusiastic about helping 475 grow our company, brand, and influence.

Responsibilities:
● Build and nurture relationships in assigned territory in order to establish reputability as a source of expert
advice and tangible solutions to high performance building challenges.
● Diligently reach out to existing and new accounts to help architects specify appropriate solutions, and to
strengthen existing business and build new business.
● Provide local technical support to building professionals, through activities including office and job site visits,
in-depth trainings, etc.
● Manage sales cycle including: lead generation, identification of new opportunities, estimate creation, closing
sales, and project follow-up/site support.
● Make regular office presentations to architects regarding various aspects of high-performance construction:
airtightness, moisture control, insulation, daylighting etc.
● Actively engage with local trade associations and other networking groups.
● Represent 475 at regional trade shows, as required.
● Identify opportunities for growth in your region.

Desired Qualities:
● Experience with high performance building practices.
● An understanding of Passive House design.
● Strong interest in building science and building details.
● Familiarity with regional architecture and engineering firms.
● Excellent communication skills, in person, over phone, and by email.
● Proactive with a strong work ethic.
● Ability to work well both independently and as a member of a team.
● Experience in sales and/or customer relations.
Background
● Architect, engineer, high performance builder, building scientist, or sustainable construction consultant.

If you’d like us to consider your resume, please send a cover letter telling us why you would be the best fit for this position, along with your resume to: [email protected]
475 is committed to encouraging a diverse and inclusive work environment, and is eager to consider any applicant who believes their skills can contribute to our mission to be a catalyst for change in North America's built environment.