Promote professional door hardware specification services including Division 8 and 28 to prospective architectural accounts
Develop the face-to-face relationship with new architecture firms while promoting our products and services
Create and manage strategic target account objectives
Responsible for architectural education including Lunch and Learns and industry networking events
Procure project specification opportunities using industry knowledge and network
Utilize relationships and industry expertise to initiate architectural consulting agreements with firms
Collaborate closely with the local project sales team on specification projects and market meetings
Maintain industry/competitor product knowledge by reviewing and understanding market data of competitive activity
Maintain awareness of all Allegion policies, guidelines, and procedures and ensure compliance.
Requirements
High School Diploma required; Bachelor’s degree preferred
Minimum of 7-10 years sales experience, preferably in a business development role; industry/architectural experience preferred
Ability to travel up to 50% within the territory, limited to zero overnight travel
Basic understanding of security systems integrations and electronic components
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrated experience influencing others with a bias for action
Strong customer service focus
Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to be employed in the United States. The company does not intend to provide sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B, TN, etc.)