Specification Development Manager (London)
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Position Overview & Specifications
Open the door to your career journey!
Are you looking for the next step in your career? Do you want to help us grow our business?
Join Door Hardware Group and enjoy a collaborative culture that empowers you to build a career you can be proud of!
What you would do as our Specification Development Manager (London)
We are looking for someone who can take responsibility for the development of the specification pipeline for London and the South-East. Our Specification Development Manager will target and develop strong relationships with architects, associated specifiers and end users, and generate a robust and growing specification pipeline leading to a growth in sales across the Door Hardware Group product range.
Reporting to our Director of Sales, Export and Specification, you would:
- develop new and existing relationships with architects, developers and end client organisations to secure project involvement and specification
- create relationships with all key architectural practices and associated specifiers in the London area, utilising initiatives such as CPD presentations to drive project involvement
- adopt a solution selling approach, identifying key project issues to support the development and demonstration of compelling customer propositions
- deliver increased growth and specification pipeline including project conversion in line with budget and targets
- promote all associated ASSA ABLOY Group products where relevant to the project
- provide market feedback and insight to enhance future decision making.
The skills and experience you need
We are looking for someone who:
- has experience of working with architects in the London and South East, with a track record of successful specification delivered in the region
- knows the current construction procurement methods and routes to market
- is happy with a remote role and to travel up to 80% of their time since this role involves extensive travel
Ideally you have some experience in the door hardware industry, and have a Guild of Architectural Ironmongers (GAI) qualification.
What we have to offer
We’re passionate about providing amazing opportunities and benefits, so you can continue and progress a lifelong career with us – here’s what we have to offer:
- Learning and career development opportunities, whether it’s online learning, management training or enhancing your skills
- A competitive salary and incentive schemes
- Variety of benefits including Holiday Flex, Cycle 2 Work, attractive company pension, discount portal, recognition scheme and wellbeing program… to name just a few!
- A strong culture that unites us across geographies, divisions and brands!
We review applications regularly, so don’t wait and NOW!
We are building diverse, inclusive teams, and encourage applications from everyone who can see themselves working with us.
To make sure your personal data is safe, we don’t look at any applications sent by email or post. If you have any questions about the role or the process, please contact our Talent Acquisition Director at ilaria.alleva@assaabloy.com Application due REPLACEMENT_STRING04-03
Function
Sales, Marketing & Product ManagementLocation
Willenhall, England, United KingdomCandidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Machinery Manufacturing
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Specification Development Manager (London) roles across Assa Abloy's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Machinery Manufacturing.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £35,387 - £46,335 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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