Electronic Sales Engineer at Allegion in Itasca, IL

Electronic Sales Engineer Location: Itasca, Illinois 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 30 brands, 12,000+ employees globally and products sold in 130 countries, we specialize in security around the doorway and beyond. Additionally, in 2024 we were awarded the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award, which recognizes the most engaged workplace cultures in the world. Electronic Sales Engineer The Electronic Sales Engineer is responsible for the development, expansion and support of Allegion’s electronic access control portfolio. Primary focus is on the support of end-users, integrated hardware dealers, and security integrators in the design and execution of project sales related to application of Allegion electronic access control portfolio. 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: Serve as electronic access control solution expert for pre-sale system design with security consultants, end users and channel partners Develop relationships with security consultants and electrical engineers to implement business development strategies Coordinate across internal and external project team Act as advisor in coordination of electronic access control specification capability and execution in Division 28 with spec writing team and security consultants Partner with local members of One Card and software alliance members (SAM) on identifying new avenues for increased revenues and margin Primary point of contact for local offices of large, national integrators Ability to navigate and influence all key positions within large integrators and One Card providers: Owner, Operations, Sales.  This is inclusive of leading dialogue and training Collaborate with other team members to identity and deliver opportunities for growth Develop and maintain relationships with internal customers (including sales, marketing, engineering, customer, technical services, and operations).  Provide market intelligence, product and solution input and feedback, and necessary recommendations to marketing teams Deliver training on electronics portfolio (internal and external), including supporting network architectures and wireless RF evaluations Maintain and utilize CRM tool for sales reporting and to communicate sales activities Maintain awareness of all Allegion policies, guidelines, and procedures and ensure compliance What You Need to Succeed: 5+ years sales experience; security space preferred Bachelor's degree strongly preferred 50% travel or more Must have ability to identify customer needs, and understand of how to deliver value in specification driven market Exhibit an understanding of electronic access control industry, electromechanical products, applications and solutions Ability to understand a complete access control solution Ability to learn industry specific software, and proficiency with Microsoft Office tools Excellent verbal and written communication skills Related industry professional certifications preferred Preference given to candidates living in the Greater Chicago, IL or Greater Milwaukee, WI area to effectively call on customers. 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 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 Compensation: This range is provided by Allegion. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience. The expected Base Salary Range: $100,000-$170,000. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law. Bonus Eligible: Yes Apply Today! Join our team of experts today and help us make tomorrow’s world a safer place! Not sure if your experience perfectly aligns with the role? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification and every single preferred qualification of a job posting. At Allegion, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. So, if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every item in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role. Remote Location Wisconsin 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 plc, 2023 | Block D, Iveagh Court, Harcourt Road, Dublin 2, Co. Dublin, Ireland REGISTERED IN IRELAND WITH LIMITED LIABILITY REGISTERED NUMBER 527370 Allegion is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer Privacy Policy Additional Locations: Remote, Wisconsin