[Hiring] Architectural Sales Representative @ASSA ABLOY

Role Description

The Architectural Sales Representative works closely with architectural professionals advising on the design and specification of door openings. This is accomplished through Openings Studio, our award-winning building information modeling (BIM) software used to specify electronic and mechanical access control and hardware. In this role, you can picture yourself as a vital team player to the architect and design team. You will be given the freedom to navigate your path to achieve success in the market. Your goal will be to drive positive, sustaining relationships with key influencers and to create brand demand through educating, facilitating, and promoting ASSA ABLOY solutions. You can expect to be part of a diverse and talented sales team with colleagues dedicated to mutual support and success.

Qualifications

• College/University degree (preference for specialization in related curricula such as architectural design/engineering/drafting, construction science/management, business, or similar), or have work experience commensurate with, minimum high school/GED diploma.
• At least 2-3 years’ industry related experience in architectural representation, specification writing, or Design-Build construction management, will be considered in lieu of degree.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools.
• Utilization and maintenance of CRM tools for sales and activity reporting.
• Working knowledge of industry-related software is a plus.

Requirements

• Cultivate strategic relationships with architectural design team influencers and specifiers.
• Identify and secure opportunities to prepare door and hardware specifications.
• Promote adoption of the Openings Studio BIM tool and present project proposals for value-added professional services.
• Deliver targeted continuing educational programs highlighting new products, solutions, and design-assist professional services.
• Serve as the point-of-contact for the architect's education and specifications.
• Assist with product substitution and approval procedures and follow up to ensure specifications are held in the bid process.
• Responsible for architectural development, project tracking and ultimately gaining approval for our internal team of writers to prepare door and hardware specification documents.
• Provide timely and accurate product information for use in project specifications.
• Work alongside a committed team of professionals who are focused on providing specification support and services to many of the top architectural firms in the country.
• Serve as point of contact for client satisfaction and technical support needs.
• Utilize Salesforce.com as a customer relationship, project tracking and time management tool.

Benefits

• Ability to travel and meet the requirements of customers.
• Ability to perform responsibilities both in a home office environment or while traveling.
• You can lift/carry up to 50 lbs. of sample and display material for sale presentations.

Company Description

We are a leading global provider of well-known brands such as Kwikset, Baldwin, and Weiser. With decades of mechanical door lock expertise, we began incorporating electronics and wireless solutions 15 years ago to deliver increasingly advanced security products. From our global engineering office in Lake Forest, with supporting teams in Taiwan, China, and Mexico, our passionate engineers ship products used by millions.

ASSA ABLOY is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.