Field Sales Engineer

Field Sales Engineer

Location: Charlotte, NC/South Carolina

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. If you've ever walked through an automatic door, stayed in a hotel, or gone through passport control, you've probably used one of our products or services. ASSA ABLOY's offerings include products and services related to locks, doors, gates, and entrance automation such as controlling access and confirming identities with keys, cards, tags, mobile and biometric identity verification systems, mechanical and digital locks, cylinders, security doors and automated entrances. Are you as passionate as we are in servicing our customers in the healthcare, school, university, military, and commercial building setting? 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. If so, we have an exciting opportunity on our ASSA ABLOY sales team that is meant for you.

What you will be doing:

• Support local territory efforts to promote and sell ASSA ABLOY electromechanical (EM) and electronic access control (EAC) products and solutions in a team selling environment.
• Be the territory's "go-to" expert competent in the applications, technology, installation, and deployment of all ASSA ABLOY EM and EAC product/system/solution offerings.
• Certify integrators' sales, installation, and support capabilities through formal hands-on product training, including ongoing assessments and development of their skills.
• Train and support the channel, influencers, and other internal personnel.
• Facilitate deployments of product test beds at certified integrator's facilities, trial installations at select end user locations, and initial installations with live integration into EAC systems.
• Collaborate and develop plans for increasing sales in the assigned territory.
• Develop wiring diagrams and represent ASSA ABLOY in installation meetings with electrical contractors and other stakeholders, conduct site surveys and audits with integrators, and check on implemented solutions.
• Strategize with team to win the highest overall product content.
• Troubleshoot EM and EAC product-related issues and make operational, preferably in collaboration with the integrator.

What we are looking for:

• An 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.
• A multi-tasker who can manage time and projects proficiently.
• A strong communicator, active listener, and negotiator.
• Ability to work independently but believe in teamwork.
• Ability to read, understand specifications/facility standards, and have industry-related technical and sales aptitude.
• Ability to travel (up to 50%) and meet 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.

Education and/or experience:

• 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 in field sales with EM/EAC/EMAC products and systems.
• 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.

ASSA ABLOY offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including bonus, a 401(k) plan, education assistance, company car, and an environment that reflects our commitment to our employees.

Nearest Major Market: Charlotte