Specification Writer

ASSA ABLOY•Dallas, TX

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

ASSA ABLOY is a global leader in door opening solutions dedicated to providing a safe, secure, and accessible building environment. Every day, we help billions of people move through a safer, more open world with ease. We provide unsurpassed security and life-safety solutions and the essential support services (LEED consultation, code compliance, access control system integration, product research and selection, specification writing services, technical support, etc.) to ensure well-functioning doorway systems in the commercial building industry. This role is an exciting opportunity on the ASSA ABLOY sales team.

Requirements

Entrepreneurial spirit and excitement about selling a full range of door opening solutions.
Detail-oriented, organized, and known for follow-up habits.
Self-motivated, organized individual who takes pride in attention to details and accuracy in their work.
Ability to multi-task, manage time and projects proficiently.
Strong communicator, active listener, and negotiator.
Ability to work independently but believe in teamwork.
Ability to read, understand specifications/facility standards.
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.
Ability to lift/carry up to 50 lbs. of sample and display material for sale presentations.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools.
Utilization and maintenance of CRM tools for sales and activity reporting.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of industry-related software is a plus.

Responsibilities

Preparing technical door and hardware specification documents.
Acting as a trusted and knowledgeable resource to design professionals on innovative, functional, and code compliant door opening applications.
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.