Director, Sales

Director, Sales

Director, Sales Location: North Texas

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:

We are seeking a dynamic, experienced, street active Director of Sales to lead a high-performing team of sales professionals. In this role, you will grow a sales territory by executing sales strategies and utilizing sales goal tools. This position will provide an opportunity to utilize your management skills in a territory representing tens of millions of dollars in sales. The Director, Sales should come with a strong belief in and passion for the overall value proposition associated with life safety products and the ability to translate that passion into the effective promotions of ASSA ABLOY product solutions.

Key areas you will contribute to the role include:

• Lead a staff of approximately 15 employees and manage a budget of several million dollars.
• Develop and execute sales strategy for the territory in close cooperation with senior management.
• Direct others on sales goals and activities.
• Interact with and make sales calls to key decision makers and influencers in the contract hardware arena including distributors, architects, general contractors, construction managers, and end users.
• Present senior management reviews with territory results during monthly review meetings.
• Holding regular staff meetings.
• Build and maintain a high-performance team by hiring staff, evaluating and coaching employee performance, supporting appropriate training and development methods, and team building.

What we are looking for:

You have the ability to think strategically and have a demonstrated record of developing and implementing effective sales strategies. You have good relationship-building, interpersonal, and verbal and written communication skills. You have the ability to professionally interact with a diverse group of managers, employees, customers, and influencers at all levels. You lead from the front; you are street active. 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 their 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 50%) throughout the territory and US. 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 Bachelor's degree (preference for specialization in related curricula such as: sales, business, architectural design/engineering, construction science/management, or similar) or have work experience commensurate with, minimum high school/GED diploma. Master's degree preferred. Minimum of 5 years' experience in the door and hardware business or related industry (i.e. building products, access control), with a minimum of 3 of those calling into the contract distribution channel and 1 – 2 years in a managerial role with responsibility for directing staff. Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools. Utilization and maintenance of CRM tools and other industry-related software for sales and activity reporting.

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.

Let's open the doors to the future – together! Working for ASSA ABLOY means that you will be part of a dynamic environment, developing innovative solutions to improve our customers' lives. As the global leader in door opening solutions, we are using the latest technologies to open doors to events, hospitals, education, homes, hotels, airports and businesses. Joining ASSA ABLOY means being part of a fast-moving company with many opportunities. ASSA ABLOY is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veteran