Technical Sales Specialist

About Us

ASSA ABLOY is the global leader in door opening solutions, dedicated to satisfying end-user needs for security, safety and convenience. With offices in over 70 countries, we are represented in all major regions within both mature and emerging markets. Our iconic brands, such as Lockwood, Abloy, Whitco and Yale, are driven by innovation and have been recognised with ASSA ABLOY’s inclusion in Forbes’ Top 100 most innovative companies list, on four separate occasions.

Lietzke, part of the ASSA ABLOY group are a market leader in the hinged steel doors industry and pride themselves on a thoughtfully designed solutions for specific functions and manufactured for sustained performance.  Our door units incorporate pressed steel door frames, steel sheeted door leaves and associated door hardware. 

About The Role

We are looking for a proven results focussed Technical Sales Representative to join the team, based in Hendon, SA. The role will be responsible for development and management of new and existing customers of our Architectural Louvres and High Security Doors. This position requires complete understanding of pertinent Building codes, Australian Standards and local regulations.

The responsibilities will include but not limited to the following:

• Provide a detailed and accurate specification/schedule adhering to all pertinent Building codes, Australian standards and total requirements of ASSA ABLOY products as requested by our clients
• Must have the ability to read and interpret project construction plans (working drawings).
• Develop comprehensive product knowledge in order to advise and achieve client requirements and transform those requirements into adequate solutions.
• Promptly & competently attend to all customer enquiries
• Contribute to achieving sales budget and margin as defined
• Maintain a close regular & professional working relationship with existing & prospective customer’s to maximise market share.
• Liaise with Lietzke personnel to maximise customer service levels.
• Promptly & competently attend to all customers enquires or complaints

The ideal candidate will be results oriented with a hands-on approach and a sense of responsibility and ownership.  You will bring strong technical knowledge; operating with a high level of structure, energy and autonomy and the ability to work in cross functional teams.

You must be:

• 3 years’ experience in a similar role
• Self-driven, resilient, and want to succeed and own the accountability of the role
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to foster relationships
• Motivated to grow and develop yourself and overall capability
• Able to engage broadly, multi-task, and
• Have strong systems / analytical skills

This is an exciting time to be part of a truly dynamic company and industry.

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 61,000 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.