Sales Representative – Architectural

ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions

Architectural sales representative specifying door, hardware, and access-control solutions for ASSA ABLOY across Iowa. Building architect relationships, supporting specifications, and promoting BIM services.

Posted 8/12/2026full-timeRemote • Iowa • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in architectural representation and specification writing, with a strong focus on customer relationship management and project tracking. Proficient in delivering educational programs and providing technical support to architectural firms.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Architectural RepresentationSpecification WritingSalesforce.com CRMMicrosoft Office ProficiencyArchitectural Product Sales

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Hard Skills

Specification SupportProject TrackingBIM Tool PromotionTechnical SupportProduct Substitution Procedures

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationActive ListeningNegotiation Skills

Tools & Technologies

Salesforce.comOpenings Studio BIM ToolCRM Tools

Industry Keywords

Architectural DesignConstruction ManagementDesign-BuildFacility StandardsIndustry-Related Software

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

SFDC

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Cultivate strategic relationships with architectural design team influencers and specifiers
Identify and secure opportunities to prepare door and hardware specifications
Provide timely and accurate product information for commercial project specifications
Deliver continuing educational programs highlighting new products, solutions, and design-assist services
Assist with product substitution and approval procedures and follow up through the bid process
Use Salesforce.com for customer relationship management, project tracking, and time management
Provide specification support and services to architectural firms
Serve as point of contact for architects’ education, specification, client satisfaction, and technical support needs
Manage architectural development and project tracking
Gain approval for internal writers to prepare Division 08 door and hardware specification documents
Promote adoption of the Openings Studio BIM tool
Present project proposals for value-added professional services

Requirements

What you’ll need

College/University degree preferred in architectural, design/engineering/drafting, construction science/management, business, or similar curricula, or minimum high school/GED diploma with commensurate work experience
At least 2–3 years of industry-related experience in architectural representation, specification writing, or Design-Build construction management may substitute for a degree
Knowledge of architectural product sales
Ability to read and understand specifications and facility standards
Industry-related technical and sales aptitude
Ability to travel within an assigned territory and meet customer requirements
Ability to work in a home office environment or while traveling
Ability to lift/carry up to 50 lbs. of sample and display material
Strong communication, active listening, and negotiation skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools
Experience using and maintaining CRM tools for sales and activity reporting
Working knowledge of industry-related software is a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Bonus
401(k) plan
Education assistance
Company car
Home office environment
Training and development opportunities
Regular feedback
Opportunities to grow roles locally, regionally, or internationally