Sales Development Program -Specification Track (Southern California)

Allegion Canada Inc.; Diamond Bar (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision insurance

Unlimited Paid Time Off

401K plan with 6% company match

Health Savings Accounts

Flexible Spending Accounts

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness Programme

Employee Discounts

Community involvement

Job summary

Allegion plc is seeking candidates for the Sales Development Program – Specification Track. You will rotate for 9 months, including six months of training in Denver, CO, reading blueprints and learning industry codes.

In the last three months you’ll move to your regional sales office to write specs under supervision and prepare for a full-time role. You will create technical hardware specifications for the architectural community, coordinate access control needs, and engage in comprehensive

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Create hardware sets and specs for architects, ensuring code compliance for new construction 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 RFI handling.
• Understand electro‑mechanical products including access control and software.
• Communicate door hardware coordination needs and conflicts (access control, electrical, specialty doors).
• Work with team to deliver a positive customer experience and meet project commitments.
• Maintain industry/competitor product knowledge through market data.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Electronics aptitude

Attention to detail

Time management

Verbal & written communication

Influence with goals

Education

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

Tools

MS Office suite

Industry-specific software

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 organisations that go above and beyond in building exceptional workplace cultures.

Sales Development Program – Specification Track

We are looking for Specification Consultants to join our Allegion team as part of our Sales Development Program – Specification Track! As part of the programme, you will complete two rotations in the span of 9 months. This immersive programme 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 programme, 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 programme, 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!

What You Will Do:

Rotational Training

Key Elements:

• Complete immersive SDP – Specification Track training programme curriculum to increase knowledge about Allegion customers, products and processes.
• Participate and engage in various manufacturing trainings, product training and programme events to deepen your 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 organisation.
• Learn and master Allegion’s state of the art tools, systems, and resources.
• Graduate from 9‑month training programme 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 organisation 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

What You’ll Get from Us:

• Health, dental and vision insurance coverage, helping you “be safe, be healthy”
• 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 Programme – 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

Compensation:

Compensation: This range is provided by Allegion. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience. The expected Base Salary Range: $60,000-$75,000. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law. Bonus Eligible: Yes

At Allegion, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. 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, colour, 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.

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