Field Sales Representative - Schlage Lock

The Field Sales Representative is responsible for maximizing the presence of Allegion products at home improvement retail stores in their assigned territory (Greater Dallas-Fort Worth and Austin, TX). The sales representative is responsible for representing Allegion through store coverage and executing sales and merchandising objectives as set forth by the National Sales Manager to build brand awareness and advocacy & achieve superior retail sales results. 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. Responsibilities include meeting expectations regarding sales, store coverage and productivity in assigned territory; conducting in-store product knowledge & sales trainings; executing in-store service functions such as maintaining displays, down stocking, & processing returns; developing & maintaining working relationships with Store / District / Regional management; representing Schlage at relevant store events targeting consumers and/or professionals; influencing preferential product placement within the store; ensuring planograms are set accurately & verifying display integrity; maintaining and utilizing CRM tool for sales reporting and communication of sales activities including in-store activities and POS performance; maintaining awareness of all Allegion policies, guidelines, and procedures and ensuring compliance. Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, or any other relevant discipline preferred OR 5-7 years sales business experience in related field; excellent verbal and written communication skills; demonstrated experience influencing others with a bias for action; demonstrated self-motivation and ability to work independently & with a team; strong customer focus; strong presentation skills; ability to travel during the day up to 80-90% within assigned territory (Greater DFW and Austin, TX) with limited overnight travel and fleet vehicle provided.