Account Specialist - Electronic Security

Allied Universal • Chicago, IL • 3h ago

Company Overview:

Join Allied Universal® Technology Services, a global leader in transforming the security industry. We integrate advanced technology - video surveillance, electronic access control, alarm monitoring and augmented solutions with physical security to help people feel safe. Whether you're an installation technician, service technician, engineer, or project manager, you'll discover rewarding opportunities to grow your career as part of a valued team.

Apply today and be phenomenal-build a meaningful career while protecting what matters most through innovative security technology.

Allied Universal® Technology Services is hiring an Account Specialist. The Account Sales Specialist plays a critical role in achieving branch sales targets by supporting the regional commercial and enterprise sales teams. The Account Sales Specialist is responsible for preparing estimates and quotes for both new and existing customers, helping to drive growth and strengthen client relationships.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Prepare Accurate Estimates and Quotes: Manage and support the preparation of estimates and quotes for the MAC (Moves, Adds, Changes) process to ensure timely delivery to customers

Deliver Timely and Professional Quotations: Present MAC quotations clearly and professionally to customers, meeting the company's standards for quality and timeliness

Coordinate Site Visits and Job Walks: Organize and participate in site visits and job walks with both new and existing clients, fostering relationships and understanding client needs on-site

Communicate Effectively: Engage in daily communication with the sales team, operations, and customers to keep everyone aligned on project requirements and updates; manage deadlines; coordinate tasks; ensure quality of work and customer communication

Achieve Sales Targets: Strive to exceed sales process goals and organizational efficiency metrics, contributing to overall sales team success

Support Sales Presentations: Assist in creating and presenting compelling company offerings, showcasing our value to customers

Proposal Preparation: Collaborate with the sales team to prepare well-organized and accurate solution proposals for clients; collection of information and materials needed to meet customer specific requirements; compile, organize, and edit materials

Ensure Quality Compliance: Maintain adherence to company quality standards in all aspects of the sales process

Contribute to Additional Sales Projects: Take on additional responsibilities as assigned, gaining valuable experience and insights into the sales process

QUALIFICATIONS (MUST HAVE):

Must possess one of the following:

Bachelor's degree in Business, Business Development or related field

Associate's degree in Business, Business Development or related field with a minimum of three (3) years of outside sales experience

High School diploma with a minimum of five (5) years of outside sales experience

Current driver's license if driving a company vehicle or personal vehicle while conducting business (e.g., client visits, attending networking events)

Minimum of one (1) year sales support experience

Ability to thrive in a dynamic, team-focused environment with a growing customer base

Skilled at managing multiple tasks in a fast-paced setting, with strong prioritization and deadline-meeting abilities

Highly motivated, organized, and skilled in analytical decision-making

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and ability to learn and present comprehensive technology product and service solutions to our clients

Proven ability to build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external customers

Comfortable conducting site visits and job walks

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (NICE TO HAVE):

Relevant experience in the Electronic Security Integration Industry

Salesforce.com or other CRM platform experience

BENEFITS:

Pay: $65,000.00 - $70,000.00

Medical, dental, vision, retirement plan, basic life, AD&D, and disability insurance

Eight paid holidays annually, five sick days, and four personal days

Vacation time is offered at an accrual rate of 3.08 hours biweekly. Unused vacation is only paid out where required by law.

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Allied Universal® is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or relationship/association with a protected veteran, or any other basis or characteristic protected by law. For more information: www.aus.com

If you have difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply or require an accommodation, please contact our local Human Resources department. To find an office near you, please visit: www.aus.com/offices .

Job ID: 2026-1538870

Location: United States-Illinois-Chicago

Job Category: Sales and Marketing

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