Architectural Services Manager - Chicago, IL

Allegion•Itasca, IL

About The Position

Creating Peace of Mind by Pioneering Safety and Security At Allegion, we help keep the people you know and love safe and secure where they live, work and visit. With more than 30 brands, 12,000+ employees globally and products sold in 130 countries, we specialize in security around the doorway and beyond. Additionally, in 2024 we were awarded the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award, which recognizes the most engaged workplace cultures in the world. Architectural Services Manager – Chicago, IL The Architectural Services Manager will lead and manage the architectural services team to ensure customer satisfaction and loyalty to the full product portfolio of Allegion security products and services. The Architectural Services Manager will work closely with the regional specification director & project sales manager to implement business strategies and priorities. They will drive revenue through the specification of market leading products that include electronic and biometric access control systems, proximity/smart/multi-technology readers & cards, electronic & mechanical locks, closers, exit devices, and steel doors and frames.

Requirements

High School Diploma Required, Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business or Technical field preferred
10+ years sales or specification experience including leadership experience; demand creation experience preferred
Knowledge of mechanical and electronic solutions, including options spanning from mechanical access/egress control to total facility integration
Basic understanding of electricity and electronic components
Ability to effectively operate within a matrix environment and collaborate with others across all levels and functions
Servant leadership; motivational and vision-based leader
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrated experience influencing others with a bias for action
Strong customer focus
Joint calls with the local team as required
Ability to travel up to 25% of the time

Responsibilities

Partner with Regional Specification Director and Project Sales Manager to create, implement, and execute annual business plan & build target account list.
Lead the Architectural service team to meet business objectives
Utilize management background and experience to mentor, coach and develop architectural services team.
Implement and manage new construction and demand creation strategies with Project Sales Manager.
Drive and support architectural services teams’ use of specification writing software and CRM software to generate, pursue and track sales/project opportunities.
Work in conjunction with project and channel sales managers within their region for strategic joint sales calls, etc.
Implement consistency across team relative to specification documents, applications, and process.
Maintain awareness of all Allegion policies, guidelines, and procedures and ensure compliance.
Generate Proposals and pricing for Special Project scenarios where we are pursuing a contract for our services.
Work with finance to execute the invoicing of Special Project Contracts.

Benefits

Health, dental and vision insurance coverage, helping you “be safe, be healthy”
Unlimited Paid Time Off
A commitment to your future with a 401K plan, which currently offers a 6% company match and no vesting period
Health Savings Accounts – Tax-advantaged savings account used for healthcare expenses
Flexible Spending Accounts – Tax-advantaged spending accounts for healthcare and/or dependent daycare expenses
Disability Insurance –Short-Term and Long-Term coverage, paid for by Allegion, provides income replacement for illness or injury
Life Insurance – Term life coverage with the option to purchase supplemental coverage
Tuition Reimbursement
Voluntary Wellness Program – Simply complete wellness activities and earn monetary rewards
Employee Discounts through Perks at Work
Community involvement and opportunities to give back so you can “serve others, not yourself”
Opportunities to leverage your unique strengths through CliftonStrengths assessment & coaching