Specification Writer

About the role

ASSA ABLOY is a global leader in door opening solutions dedicated to providing a safe, secure, and accessible building environment. Specification Writers have an integral role working with a committed team of specialists who are focused on supporting many of the top architectural firms in the country. The Spec Writer will be responsible for preparing technical door and hardware specification documents and acting as a trusted and knowledgeable resource to design professionals on innovative, functional, and code compliant door opening applications. They will have the power of Openings Studio to enhance workflow productivity and project management skills.

Key areas you will contribute to the role

• Create, engineer, and produce door and hardware specifications for all types of commercial building applications
• Recommend door and hardware solutions to meet the design requirements for security, aesthetics, sustainability, and accessibility
• Design electrified access control product and software systems for door openings
• Work in tandem with our Architectural Sales Representatives to foster a positive customer experience and deliver on time project deliverables
• Affirm project submittal reviews and substitution approval processes to ensure specifications are held in the bid process
• Utilize Salesforce.com as a customer relationship, project tracking and time management tool

What we are looking for

• 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 your 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 (up to 10%) and meet 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

Education and/or experience

• 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
• Working knowledge of industry-related software is a plus

Pay and benefits

ASSA ABLOY offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including discretionary bonus, a 401(k) plan, medical/dental/vision/life insurance, education assistance, and an environment that reflects our commitment to our employees. Further benefits include paid time off for thirteen holidays and ten vacation days. The wage range for this role is $85K - $110K and considers a broad scope of factors that are considered when making compensation decisions. Pay within each range is based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, to primary work job-related knowledge, skills, experience, training, licensure and certifications, business requirements, geographic location and other business and organizational needs. This salary range is a reasonable estimate for this position at the time of posting. ASSA ABLOY conducts regular review of compensation ranges and therefore reserves the right to alter this range at any given time.