Architect and Design Consultant

Architect & Design Consultant

Do you want to shape the spaces people live and work in by influencing architects and designers at the very start of their projects?

Are you excited by building relationships in the design community and becoming a trusted partner who helps make colour and paint the product of choice?

At Crown Paints, we're looking for an Architect & Design Consultant to join our South East team. This role, based in London, is all about establishing and deepening our presence in the architect and design (A&D) community - helping us become specified in projects right from the design stage.

What you'll be doing

In this role, you'll spend your time connecting with architects and designers, supporting their projects, and showcasing the value Crown Paints can bring.

You will:

• Generate, build and nurture relationships with key contacts across architecture and design practices (from junior designers to senior decision-makers).
• Compile a database of the key construction projects within your area, identify key players/decision makers and key A&D clients to target
• Manage your own pipeline, using CRM to track opportunities and implement strategies to double specification activity in the coming years.
• Attend trade shows, conferences, and other industry events to stay up-to-date with new trends and products in the market
• Collaborate with internal marketing, account managers, and contractors to ensure projects are followed through from design to delivery.

Who you'll be working with

You'll join a supportive and collaborative team made up of:

• 3 Account Managers and 4 A&D Consultants
• A culture that values relationship-building over hard sales -acting as trusted partners
• A diverse team where knowledge-sharing and personal growth are encouraged.

What makes this role exciting?

• A unique chance to influence projects at the earliest stages.
• Clear career path opportunities within Crown Paints as we continue to grow in the specification market.
• Ongoing training and support to strengthen your expertise in colour, paint, and design.
• The opportunity to attend exclusive industry events and become a recognised face in the A&D community.

What we're looking for

We are looking for someone who is curious, approachable, and passionate about design. To succeed in this role, you'll bring:

• Background, experience or study in architecture, interior design, colour, paint, lighting, flooring . we are open! - or strong knowledge of the specification process.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, able to engage large audiences confidently.
• The ability to balance relationship-building and hitting KPIs and set targets
• Self-motivation to manage your pipeline and contribute to doubling Crown's specification presence in the region.

Does it sound like a match to you?

If you'd like to join Crown Paints and help us become the product of choice for the architect and design community, we'd love to hear from you.