Specification Consultant - Minnesota, North Dakota or South Dakota

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.

Specification Consultant – Minnesota, North Dakota or South Dakota

The Specification Consultant will provide professional door hardware specification services to the architectural community as a “pull through” sales strategy to penetrate the market.  This includes creating hardware sets, editing an Allegion master specification, reviewing shop drawings of distributor submittals, and providing expert analysis on product applications for projects in various markets.

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:

• 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.  Assist with revisions, access control coordination, and requests for information during all phases of the project.

• Communicate strategic project information to Architectural Services Consultant to assist in the formation of a project strategy for the sales force.  Communicate project changes that may impact specification and sales strategy, maintain 2-way communication with Architectural Services Consultant and Sales Team.

• Exhibit an understanding of and the ability to mentor others on 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 Architectural Services Consultant 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.

• Utilize CRM and Specification Writing software and collaboration tools. 

• Maintain awareness of all Allegion policies, guidelines, and procedures and ensure compliance.

What You Need to Succeed:

• High School Diploma required; Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 10+ years of industry experience preferred
• CDT Credential preferred
• Working knowledge of mechanical and electronic solutions, including options spanning from mechanical access/egress control to total facility
• Advanced understanding of electricity and electronic components.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated experience influencing others with a bias for action
• AHC Credential preferred 
• Ideal candidate will live within the Greater Minneapolis, MN market; but openness to candidates living in Minnesota, North Dakota or South Dakota.

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 coverageTuition 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 total expected annual salary for this role includes a base compensation of $75,000-$115,000 plus a bonus of up to 30% of the base compensation, for a total expected compensation range of $97,500-$149,500.

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.

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.

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