Specification Market Development Manager, Americas at ASSA ABLOY
United States
<span class="jobdescription"><p><img src="https://dmscdn.successfactors.com/27c0a91770d9ecac9ed08a9f63f401a6121aa728d77960676d754d492bcae147/static_content/8761288a654040abb2af/jobad1.png" alt width="748" height="128">     </p> <p> </p><p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:24.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Specification & Market Development Manager – Americas</span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="line-height:15.0pt;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">D&D Technologies | Remote or Huntington Beach, CA</span></strong></p> <p style="line-height:15.0pt;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="line-height:15.0pt;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">D&D Technologies, a global leader in gate hardware and access solutions, is seeking an experienced and driven <strong>Specification & Market Development Manager, Americas</strong> to spearhead our commercial specification program and accelerate market growth across the region.</span></p> <p style="line-height:15.0pt;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">This influential role is ideal for a seasoned specification professional who thrives in a collaborative, fast‑paced, and entrepreneurial environment.</span></p> <p style="line-height:15.0pt;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:18.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">About the Role</span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="line-height:15.0pt;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">As the Specification & Market Development Manager, you will lead the creation, execution, and ongoing refinement of the Americas specification program. Your work will directly impact sales performance by generating high‑value specifications with architects, designers, engineers, and contractors across commercial and industrial markets.</span></p> <p style="line-height:15.0pt;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">You will collaborate closely with D&D Technologies, ASSA ABLOY’s Door Security Solutions (DSS), and Opening Studios—leveraging powerful networks, platforms, and tools to drive measurable, specification‑to‑sales outcomes.</span></p> <p style="line-height:15.0pt;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:18.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Key Responsibilities</span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="line-height:15.0pt;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Specification & Program Leadership</span></strong></p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px" type="disc"> <li style="line-height:15.0pt;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Manage and grow the end‑to‑end specification process to meet long‑term sales objectives.</span></li> <li style="line-height:15.0pt;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Build a collaborative CRM/Dynamics pipeline with DSS to ensure transparent tracking of specs and project conversions.</span></li> <li style="line-height:15.0pt;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Lead architect/specifier engagement using tools such as Mapalytics, Sweets, and BIM Objects.</span></li> <li style="line-height:15.0pt;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Develop and maintain product data, pricing, and specification materials across digital platforms.</span></li> </ul> <p style="line-height:15.0pt;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Collaboration & Relationship Management</span></strong></p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px" type="disc"> <li style="line-height:15.0pt;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Partner with DSS and Opening Studios to drive architectural lead generation.</span></li> <li style="line-height:15.0pt;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Work cross‑functionally with Sales, Marketing, and Product Development.</span></li> <li style="line-height:15.0pt;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Coordinate globally to identify emerging product and market opportunities.</span></li> </ul> <p style="line-height:15.0pt;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Sales & Market Development</span></strong></p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px" type="disc"> <li style="line-height:15.0pt;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Track large‑scale commercial projects from design through installation.</span></li> <li style="line-height:15.0pt;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Support the sales team in closing spec-driven opportunities.</span></li> <li style="line-height:15.0pt;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Capture competitive intelligence and translate insights into strategy.</span></li> </ul> <p style="line-height:15.0pt;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Training & Education</span></strong></p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px" type="disc"> <li style="line-height:15.0pt;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Deliver training to internal teams and key customers.</span></li> <li style="line-height:15.0pt;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Create and present accredited courses (AIA, AEC Daily), and manage continuing education programs.</span></li> </ul> <p style="line-height:15.0pt;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Marketing & Communication</span></strong></p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px" type="disc"> <li style="line-height:15.0pt;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Develop targeted communications for the architectural community.</span></li> <li style="line-height:15.0pt;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Maintain listings, specs, and product data on CADdetails, SpecTRAK, and related platforms.</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:18.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">What You Bring</span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px" type="disc"> <li style="line-height:15.0pt;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">10+ years’ experience in technical or architectural building product sales.</span></li> <li style="line-height:15.0pt;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Strong background in specifications within the construction industry.</span></li> <li style="line-height:15.0pt;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Proficiency with architectural tools (SolidWorks, CAD, Revit, etc.).</span></li> <li style="line-height:15.0pt;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings.</span></li> <li style="line-height:15.0pt;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Excellent communication, presentation, and customer engagement skills.</span></li> <li style="line-height:15.0pt;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Experience leading specification or architectural sales teams.</span></li> <li style="line-height:15.0pt;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">CSI experience/certification (preferred).</span></li> <li style="line-height:15.0pt;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Mechanical aptitude and advanced Microsoft application skills.</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:18.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Why Join D&D Technologies?</span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px" type="disc"> <li style="line-height:15.0pt;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Competitive salary + benefits</span></li> <li style="line-height:15.0pt;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Global exposure and collaboration</span></li> <li style="line-height:15.0pt;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Opportunities for professional development</span></li> <li style="line-height:15.0pt;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Innovative and supportive culture</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:18.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Ready to Apply?</span></strong></p> <p style="line-height:15.0pt;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="line-height:15.0pt;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">If you're passionate about driving growth, influencing design, and shaping the future of commercial hardware solutions across the Americas, we’d love to hear from you.</span></p><p> </p> <p><strong>We are the ASSA ABLOY Group</strong><br>Our people have made us the global leader in access solutions. In return, we open doors for them wherever they go. With nearly 63,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries, we help billions of people experience a more open world. Our innovations make all sorts of spaces – physical and virtual – safer, more secure, and easier to access. </p> <p>As an employer, we value results – not titles, or backgrounds. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions – supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact, and we encourage them to grow their role locally, regionally, or even internationally.</p> <p>As we welcome new people on board, it’s important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences.</p> </span>
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