Specification Consultant

ASSA ABLOY; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Incentive plan

Job summary

ASSA ABLOY Group seeks a motivated Specification Consultant to drive architectural and construction market growth by promoting automatic door solutions to architects, specifiers, and consultants. Experience with architectural specifications is preferred, with strong communication and relationship-building skills key to success.

The role includes traveling within the region, frequent client-facing engagements, and collaboration with sales, technical, and marketing teams to ensure accurate

Qualifications

• Experience in architectural specification, construction, or related technical sales preferred.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings and specifications.
• Self-motivated with excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Willingness to travel within the assigned region.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with architects, engineers, and specifiers.
• Promote Record products and services through presentations, lunch-and-learns, and project consultations.
• Assist in writing and reviewing specifications to ensure alignment with Record standards.
• Track and influence projects from early design through construction phases.
• Collaborate with internal sales, technical, and marketing teams to support regional growth.
• Maintain accurate records of project activity and specification efforts.
• Stay current on industry trends, building codes, and competitive products.

Skills

Architectural specification

Technical sales

Presentation skills

Time management

Job description

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• Columbia, MD, US, 21046Monroe, NC, US, 28112Colonial Heights, VA, US, 23834Hamilton, NJ, US, 08691Bristol, PA, US, 19007
• Associate
• Travel Required: 31%-60%
• 27-Apr-2026

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Specification Consultant to support our growth in the architectural and construction markets. This role focuses on promoting Record’s automatic door solutions by working directly with architects, specifiers, and consultants to ensure our products are accurately and favorably specified in commercial building projects.
Experience in architectural specifications or the automatic door industry is preferred, but we are open to training the right candidate who demonstrates strong communication skills, technical aptitude, and a passion for building relationships.

Base Salary: $65,000- 80,000k annually, depending on experience and qualifications

Bonus: This position also offers an Incentive Plan fof the base salary, paid quarterly, contingent upon the achievement of defined business results. All bonus terms, including how performance is measured and how bonuses are calculated and paid, will be outlined in a written agreement provided upon hire.

Car Allowance: Monthly car allowance provided

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain relationships with architects, engineers, and specifiers.
• Promote Record products and services through presentations, lunch-and-learns, and project consultations.
• Assist in writing and reviewing specifications to ensure alignment with Record standards.
• Track and influence projects from early design through construction phases.
• Collaborate with internal sales, technical, and marketing teams to support regional growth.
• Maintain accurate records of project activity and specification efforts.
• Stay current on industry trends, building codes, and competitive products.

Qualifications:

• Experience in architectural specification, construction, or related technical sales preferred.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings and specifications.
• Self-motivated with excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Willingness to travel within the assigned region.

Preferred but Not Required:

• Familiarity with Division 08 specifications (Openings).
• Experience with automatic doors, access control, or building envelope systems.
• CSI CDT or other relevant certifications.

We are the ASSA ABLOY Group
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.

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.

As we welcome new people on board, it’s important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences.