Sales Representative – Architectural

ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions

. Cultivate strategic relationships with architectural design team influencers and specifiers .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeRemote • Texas • United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in architectural specification writing and project management, with a strong focus on customer relationship management and technical support for architectural firms. Proficient in delivering educational programs and promoting industry-related tools to enhance client satisfaction.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Architectural Specification WritingCustomer Relationship ManagementProject ManagementSalesforce.com ProficiencyCommunication Skills

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Hard Skills

Specification WritingProject TrackingTechnical SupportIndustry-Related Software KnowledgeBIM Tool Promotion

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationActive ListeningNegotiationOrganizationMultitasking

Tools & Technologies

Salesforce.comMicrosoft Office

Industry Keywords

Architectural RepresentationDesign-Build Construction ManagementFacility StandardsCommercial Project SpecificationsContinuing Education Programs

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 product information for commercial project specifications
Deliver continuing education programs on new products, solutions, and design-assist services
Assist with product substitution and approval procedures
Follow up to ensure specifications are held in 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 specifications
Promote adoption of the Openings Studio BIM tool
Present project proposals for value-added professional services

Requirements

What you’ll need

College/University degree, preferably in architectural, design/engineering/drafting, construction science/management, business, or similar; or minimum high school/GED diploma with commensurate work experience
2–3 years of industry-related experience in architectural representation, specification writing, or Design-Build construction management may substitute for a degree
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
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 independently and as part of a team
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, negotiation, organization, follow-up, multitasking, and time-management skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Bonus
401(k) plan
Education assistance
Company car
Training and development opportunities
Regular feedback
Career growth opportunities
Equal opportunity employment environment