Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. ASSA ABLOY is a global leader in door opening and access solutions for safe, secure, and accessible buildings. The Specification Writer prepares technical door and hardware specifications, recommends compliant opening solutions, designs electrified access control systems, supports project submittals, and collaborates with architectural sales representatives and customers.
Responsibilities
- Creating, engineering, and producing door and hardware specifications for all types of commercial building applications - schools, hospitals, offices, multifamily housing, entertainment, hospitality, and more
- Recommending door and hardware solutions to meet the design requirements for security, aesthetics, sustainability, and accessibility
- Designing electrified access control product and software systems for door openings
- Working in tandem with our Architectural Sales Representatives to foster a positive customer experience and deliver on time project deliverables
- Assisting with project submittal reviews and substitution approval processes to ensure specifications are held in the bid process
- Utilizing Salesforce.com as a customer relationship, project tracking and time management tool
Skills
- * You have an entrepreneurial spirit and are excited about selling a full range of door opening solutions
- * You are detail-oriented, organized, and known for follow-up habits
- * You are a self-motivated, organized individual who takes pride in attention to details and accuracy in their work
- * You're a multi-tasker who can manage time and projects proficiently
- * You're a strong communicator, active listener, and negotiator
- * You can work independently but believe in teamwork
- * You have the ability to read, understand specifications/facility standards, and have industry-related technical and sales aptitude
- * Ability to travel and meet to 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
- * Your background includes a College/University degree (preference for specialization in related curricula such as: architectural design/engineering, construction science/management, or similar), or have work experience commensurate with, minimum high school/GED diploma
- * Minimum of 2 – 3 years of industry-related experience with openings as a commercial locksmith, door frames/hardware installer, contractor's license for installation, CHD project manager with school, healthcare, or institutional facilities
- * Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools
- * Utilization and maintenance of CRM tools for sales and activity reporting
- Location: Western US (California preferred)
- Working knowledge of industry-related software is a plus
Benefits
- Discretionary bonus
- 401(k) plan
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Education assistance
- Company car
- Paid time off for thirteen holidays and ten vacation days
- Regular feedback, training, and development opportunities
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