Senior Sales Design Specialist

GAF

Senior Sales Design Specialist working cross-functionally to promote tapered insulation products. Collaborating with sales, marketing, and training teams to drive success in specified regions.

Posted 4/30/2026full-timeChicago • Florida, Illinois, Massachusetts, New Jersey • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $94,500 - $120,750 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work with local sales reps to develop relationships with contractors.
Support lead generation efforts by sales reps and contractors.
Provide technical support for Territory Managers and Contractors.
Provide guidance on the RFQ process.
Follow up on targeted sales opportunities.
Track secure and lost opportunities.
Provide feedback on lost opportunities.
Promote department services to Territory Managers and Contractors.
Drive spec position with Architects with project planning assistance.
Identify design trends and preferences for the specified region.
Assist Architects and Roofing Consultants with conceptual design.
Provide accurate insulation quotations for roofing contractors, suppliers, and architects.
Lead virtual meetings to clarify design, logistics, and installation questions by probing questions to obtain specific project information.
Provide sales and installation training for Territory Managers and Contractors.
Drive spec position with Architects with AIA presentations.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS) in Engineering, Architecture, Applied Science or Technology Required or Associate’s Degree (AA) in Engineering, Architecture, Applied Science or Technology Required
5 or more years of relevant work experience Required
Knowledge of Taper-Plus and AutoCAD is required
5+ years of technical and professional knowledge of the roofing industry
Ability to read and interpret architectural plans and specifications
Time management, organization and efficiency skills
Strong attention to detail and sense of urgency
Ability to handle multiple tasks/projects simultaneously
Building strategic working relationships
Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.

Benefits

Comp & perks

We offer a wide range of health insurance options that include medical, dental, and vision for you and your family.
Our Family-Building benefits support the many different journeys to fertility and parenthood.
Our robust 401K plan includes an employer match contribution with your pre-tax and/or Roth contributions.
Other exciting programs and perks are available to help employees achieve work-life balance, including (but not limited to) a wellness program, free financial coaching, a referral program, and product rebates when purchased for an employee’s primary residence.
Professional growth and development are very important to us! We offer internal training programs and courses, as well as a generous tuition reimbursement program.
We're committed to fostering a culture that reflects our values to connect, empower, evolve, and inspire. We offer many opportunities for employees to connect with one another, including through our Employee Resource Groups who focus on education and allyship for all of our employees.

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Hard Skills & Tools

technical supportRFQ processinsulation quotationsreading architectural plansAutoCADTaper-Plusproject planningsales traininginstallation trainingdesign trends

Soft Skills

time managementorganizationattention to detailsense of urgencymulti-taskingbuilding relationshipsverbal communicationwritten communicationinterpersonal communicationefficiency

Certifications

Bachelor’s DegreeAssociate’s Degree