Sales Development Program - Specification Track (Remote Florida)

Allegion Canada Inc.; Town of Florida (NY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision insurance

401K with company match

Unlimited PTO

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness programs

Job summary

Allegion is seeking candidates for the Sales Development Program - Specification Track in Florida. The program includes two rotations over 9 months, with an initial six months of relocation for intensive training in Denver, CO.

You will learn to write door hardware specifications, read blueprints, and prepare for a full-time role in your regional sales office. Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Architecture, or Technical field preferred.
• Strong mechanical and electronics aptitude.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office tools.
• Ability to learn industry-specific software and communicate clearly.

Responsibilities

• Create technical hardware sets and specifications for the architectural community, including code compliance for new construction projects and aftermarket requests.
• Provide solutions to architects on product application requirements.
• Participate in pre and post installation meetings and assist with revisions, access control coordination, and RFIs.
• Understand electro-mechanical products and access control solutions.
• Communicate door hardware coordination requirements and conflicts, including electrical requirements.
• Collaborate with the team to deliver a positive customer experience and meet project commitments.
• Maintain knowledge of market data and competitor activity, adapting to changes in the marketplace.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Electronics aptitude

MS Office

Industry software

Verbal communication

Written communication

Influence with goals

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Architecture, or Technical field

Job description

Creating Peace of Mind by Pioneering Safety and Security At Allegion, we help keep the people you know and love safe and secure where they live, work and visit. With more than 40 brands, 14,000+ employees globally and products sold in 130 countries, we specialize in security around the doorway and beyond. Additionally, Allegion is proud to be recognized with the 2026 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award (GEWA) for the third consecutive year, earning distinction in both the employee engagement and strengths categories. This year, Allegion also received Gallup’s With Distinction honor - a designation reserved for a select group of organizations that go above and beyond in building exceptional workplace cultures.

Sales Development Program - Specification Track - Remote Florida

We are looking for Specification Consultants to join our Allegion team as part of our Sales Development Program - Specification Track! As part of the program, you will complete two rotations in the span of 9 months. This immersive program includes in depth training and development to prepare you for your role of providing access solutions by creating door hardware specifications. In the first six months of the training program, you will relocate to our training facility in Denver, Colorado. Here you will participate in classroom style training with others in your cohort. During this segment, you will learn about the industry, our products, and codes as well as how to read blueprints. In the last three months of the training program, you will transfer to your permanent location in your respective regional sales office. Here you will prepare for your full-time role by writing specifications with the help and supervision of your team so that you are prepared to hit your market ready for success!

Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to be employed in the United States. The company does not intend to provide sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B, TN, etc.) for this employment position.

What You Will Do:

Rotational Training Key Elements:

Complete immersive SDP – Specification Track training program curriculum to increase knowledge about Allegion customers, products and processes.

Participate and engage in various manufacturing trainings, product training and program events to deepen you understanding of Allegion systems, processes and customers.

Immerse yourself in Allegion’s culture by attending networking and professional development events to gain valuable relationships throughout the organization.

Learn and master Allegion’s state of the art tools, systems, and resources.

Graduate from 9-month training program with in depth knowledge of role, best practices, policies, guidelines, and procedures to ensure best in class customer experiences.

Full Time Role Responsibilities:

• Create technical hardware sets and specifications for the architectural community, including code compliance for new construction projects as well as aftermarket requests.
• Provide solutions to architects on product application requirements.
• Participate in pre and post installation meetings as needed and assist with revisions, access control coordination, and requests for information during all phases of the project.
• Exhibit a basic understanding of electro-mechanical products and solutions including access control and software.
• Communicate door hardware coordination requirements and/or conflicts, such as access control, electrical requirements, and specialty doors.
• Work in conjunction with your team to provide a positive customer experience and deliver on project commitments.
• Maintain excellent industry/competitor product knowledge by reviewing and understanding market data of competitive activity.
• Adapt to changes in the marketplace.

What You Need to Succeed:

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Architecture, or Technical field preferred
• Strong mechanical and electronics aptitude
• Excellent attention to detail with a high level of organization and time management skills
• Proficiency with MS Office tools
• Ability to learn industry specific software
• Exemplary verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to influence with actionable goals

Why Work for Us?

Allegion is a Great Place to Grow your Career if: You're seeking a rewarding opportunity that allows you to truly help others. With thousands of employees and customers around the world, there’s plenty of room to make an impact. As our values state, "this is your business, run with it". You’re looking for a company that will invest in your professional development. As we grow, we want you to grow with us. You want a culture that promotes work-life balance. Our employees enjoy generous paid time off, because at Allegion we recognize that you have a full life outside of work! You want to work for an award-winning company that invests in its people. Allegion is proud to be a recipient of the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award for the second year in a row, recognizing our commitment to employee engagement, strengths-based development, and unlocking human potential.

What You’ll Get from Us:

• Health, dental and vision insurance coverage, helping you “be safe, be healthy” Unlimited Paid Time Off
• Unlimited Paid Time Off
• A commitment to your future with a 401K plan, which currently offers a 6% company match and no vesting period
• Health Savings Accounts - Tax-advantaged savings account used for healthcare expenses
• Flexible Spending Accounts - Tax-advantaged spending accounts for healthcare and/or dependent daycare expenses
• Disability Insurance -Short-Term and Long-Term coverage, paid for by Allegion, provides income replacement for illness or injury
• Life Insurance - Term life coverage with the option to purchase supplemental coverage
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Voluntary Wellness Program - Simply complete wellness activities and earn monetary rewards
• Employee Discounts through Perks at Work
• Community involvement and opportunities to give back so you can “serve others, not yourself”
• Opportunities to leverage your unique strengths through CliftonStrengths assessment & coaching

We Celebrate Who We Are!

Allegion is committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace. Together, we embrace all differences and similarities among colleagues, as well as the differences and similarities within the relationships that we foster with customers, suppliers and the communities where we live and work. Whatever your background, experience, race, color, national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, disability status, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law, we will make sure that you have every opportunity to impress us in your application and the opportunity to give your best at work, not because we’re required to, but because it’s the right thing to do. We are also committed to providing accommodations for persons with disabilities. If for any reason you cannot apply through our career site and require an accommodation or assistance, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team.

Allegion is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer Privacy Policy We are Allegion. A team of experts. United under a common desire; Protect today innovate for tomorrow. And never settle for the status quo. We believe in anticipating opportunities by sharpening our skills and finding new answers through collaboration. We believe in a safer, more secure world. We believe in providing peace of mind. We believe in being true to ourselves and to those who trust-in our protection. We are many. We are one. We are Allegion.