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ASSA ABLOY

Global leader in access solutions

Regional Sales Manager - Retail

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/27/2026
No salary listed
Senior, Expert
Bachelor's, MBA
Remote in UK
RemoteRemote EMEA role; applicants must reside and be authorized to work in the hiring country. International remote work is not considered.
Sales & Account ManagementField Sales

About the job

Requirements
  • A Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Retail Management, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field is required.
  • Five to eight or more years of experience in sales or business development within the Retail market or adjacent markets is required.
  • A proven track record of driving new business and achieving growth targets in solution-based sales environments is required.
  • Experience selling integrated solutions that combine hardware, software, and services into operational workflows is required.
  • Ability to work as a hands-on individual contributor, managing opportunities from discovery through close within a defined vertical, is required.
  • Experience working with or supporting partner ecosystems, including system integrators, original equipment manufacturers, and technology partners, is required.
  • Experience engaging multiple stakeholders, including operations, engineering, information technology, and procurement functions, is required.
  • A strong understanding of retail operations, including inventory visibility, merchandising processes, customer experience initiatives, loss prevention programs, and technologies enabling real-time product identification and traceability, is required.
  • Strong communication skills to engage technical and business stakeholders are required.
  • Experience collaborating cross-functionally with Product Management, Engineering, and Marketing teams is required.
  • Strong planning and organizational skills to manage multiple opportunities in parallel are required.
  • An analytical mindset and ability to operate effectively in evolving and sometimes ambiguous environments are required.
Responsibilities
  • Own and drive the Retail vertical sales strategy across EMEA, aligned with overall business-unit growth objectives.
  • Build, develop, and convert a pipeline of opportunities across priority use cases such as asset tracking, worker safety, site logistics, and infrastructure visibility.
  • Engage directly with customers and partners to support solution-driven opportunities and drive deal progression.
  • Develop and support a partner ecosystem across EMEA, including system integrators, original equipment manufacturers, and independent software vendors.
  • Contribute to the development of routes to market, supporting partner-led execution and direct sales activities.
  • Manage sales cycles from discovery through proposal and closure, with support from senior stakeholders where required.
  • Maintain customer relationship management discipline, pipeline visibility, and forecasting accuracy across all opportunities.
  • Work closely with Product Management, Engineering, and Marketing to support solution positioning and market adoption.
  • Monitor market trends, customer requirements, and competitive activity to support ongoing refinement of the vertical approach.
  • Represent HID in customer engagements, partner interactions, and industry events within the Retail space.
Desired Qualifications
  • An MBA or equivalent is advantageous.
  • Experience in retail technology, radio-frequency identification, inventory visibility, or identification solutions is advantageous.
  • Experience with radio-frequency identification (high frequency and ultra-high frequency) and industrial automatic identification and data capture solutions is a strong advantage.

About the company

ASSA ABLOY provides access solutions including mechanical locks and electronic security systems to secure doors, buildings, and identities. Its products work by combining physical locks with digital access control: mechanical locksets for doors, electronic locks and smart cylinders that can be opened via codes, cards, keys, or mobile apps, and identity solutions from HID Global that manage secure credentials and access permissions across systems. The company differentiates itself through a large, diversified portfolio of brands and products, a long track record of strategic acquisitions (such as Yale Locks and HID Global), and a global presence in over 70 countries, which lets it serve many customers and integrate hardware with software and identity management. The goal is to maintain leadership in the access-solutions market by expanding offerings, geographic reach, and coordination across physical security and identity technologies.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Stockholms kommun, Sweden

Founded

1880

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What believers are saying

  • PACLOCK added September 16, 2026 expands U.S. padlock manufacturing and accretive earnings.
  • Q2 2026 delivered record margin and accelerated sales growth, supporting acquisitive compounding.
  • GSX 2026 showcased Aperio LNK100, DoorBird D22, and iDFace Max, signaling product breadth.

What critics are saying

  • June 2026 Level layoffs gutted engineering; cloud support risk now shadows smart-lock customers.
  • The U.S. Patent Federal Circuit affirmed CPC victories against ASSA ABLOY on July 15, 2026.
  • Gunnebo Entrance Control integration risks channel conflict and execution drag through 2027.

What makes ASSA ABLOY unique

  • ASSA ABLOY keeps buying niche hardware businesses: PACLOCK, Classic Brass, Gunnebo Entrance Control.
  • Its portfolio spans mechanical locks, digital access, entrance automation, and trusted identity.
  • Open platforms like Gallagher integration and Openings Studio 3.29 deepen sticky enterprise workflows.

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Benefits

  • Professional Development Budget
  • Paid Vacation
  • Flexible Work Hours
  • Wellness Program

Company News

Yahoo Finance
Oct 17th, 2026
ASSA ABLOY looks undervalued on cash flow after 67% three-year run, with $2B free cash flow

ASSA ABLOY shares have returned 66.6% over three years, yet a discounted cash flow (DCF) model suggests the stock is still undervalued. The shares trade at SEK359.50, well below the DCF estimate, and at a price-to-earnings ratio of 24.4x. The group produced free cash flow of about SEK21.2b over the past twelve months. Analysts expect it to keep rising into the early 2030s before growth slows. The planned sale of HID's Public Key Infrastructure unit to Vista Equity Partners may change the group's cash flow mix after 2026. That may explain why investors are cautious. Bulls see the stock 12% undervalued, citing record EBIT margins of around 17%. Bears see it 6% overvalued, pointing to margin dilution from the Level Lock acquisition.

Cision
Oct 16th, 2026
ASSA ABLOY sells PKI business unit to Vista Equity Partners.

ASSA ABLOY sells PKI business unit to Vista Equity Partners. ASSA ABLOY has signed an agreement to sell HID's PKI business unit to Vista Equity Partners ("Vista"). The PKI business unit (Public Key Infrastructure) provides digital trust, identity, authentication, encryption, and certificate management solutions. The business unit includes PKI SaaS - IdenTrust and HydrantID - credential management, and ZeroSSL. "I find it very satisfying that with Vista, the PKI business unit and its employees and customers gain a committed long-term investor, creating new opportunities for the future and I wish them every success," says Nico Delvaux, President and CEO of ASSA ABLOY. "Our PKI team has built a strong business with a strong customer base, and Vista has the expertise to take it forward as the market evolves," says Björn Lidefelt, EVP and Head of HID. "We are pleased with this outcome for our customers, our employees, and for HID." The divested business had sales in 2025 of MUSD 58 (approx. MSEK 570) with a strong operating margin. The divestiture is subject to customary closing conditions and is expected to close during the fourth quarter of 2026. For more information, please contact: Nico Delvaux, President and CEO, tel. no: +46 8 506 485 82 Erik Pieder, CFO and Executive Vice President, tel. no: +46 8 506 485 72 Björn Tibell, Head of Investor Relations, tel. no: +46 70 275 67 68, e-mail: [email protected] About ASSA ABLOY ASSA ABLOY is the global leader in access solutions. Every day Transparency International help people feel safe, secure and experience a more open world. Transparency International operate worldwide with 64,000 employees and sales of SEK 152 billion, with leading positions in areas such as efficient door openings, trusted identities and entrance automation. Its innovations enable safe, secure and convenient access to physical and digital places.

SourceSecurity.com
Sep 24th, 2026
Gallagher Security & ASSA ABLOY IP lock integration.

Gallagher Security & ASSA ABLOY IP lock integration. 24 Sep 2026 Quick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsdesk-reviewed * Gallagher and ASSA ABLOY integrate IP locks, simplifying access control installations in complex sites. * Solution suits higher education, government, and healthcare needing reliable, flexible security technologies. * Integration offers proactive management, leveraging battery Wi-Fi and PoE IP locks for uninterrupted operation. Gallagher Security has unveiled its latest collaboration with ASSA ABLOY, integrating new IP lock technology to simplify the installation process for access control systems in demanding environments. The launch, announced today, addresses the high costs and complexity often associated with traditional wired access control by eliminating the need for extensive cabling and door controllers, making it especially beneficial in retrofit or hard-to-wire scenarios. Enterprise-grade access control. This new integration is tailor-made for US higher education facilities, including student accommodation, classrooms, and research areas, where mixed online and offline functionality, adaptability, and ease of deployment are crucial. Furthermore, it serves government buildings, enterprise campuses, as well as institutional and healthcare settings requiring dependable security across dispersed locations. Matt Butts, Gallagher Security's Executive Vice President - Americas, noted, "This integration reflects a shared vision between Gallagher and ASSA ABLOY to make security more accessible, flexible, and effective for our customers. By combining best-in-class door security with enterprise-grade access control, we're delivering a solution that reduces friction and empowers facilities with greater insight, faster response times and the confidence of connected technologies working together." Confidence of connected technologies. The system supports ASSA ABLOY's IN120 battery-powered Wi-Fi locks and IN220 PoE IP locks The system supports ASSA ABLOY's IN120 battery-powered Wi-Fi locks and IN220 PoE IP locks, which seamlessly connect to an organisation's on-premises IP network. It allows centralised management of access privileges, credentials, schedules, and overrides via Gallagher's Command Centre, enhancing operational efficiency while preserving oversight across various sites. Each lock's local intelligence enables autonomous access decisions, ensuring operations continue during network disruptions - an advantage for places like dormitories, laboratories, secure offices, and isolated buildings. Enabling proactive management. Security and IT personnel can gain comprehensive visibility into events, alarms, battery conditions, audits, and device health through the Command Centre, enabling more proactive management and swifter responses to issues. The Gallagher Security and ASSA ABLOY IP Lock integration is currently available in the United States, with more information obtainable through local Gallagher Security representatives. Angelo Faenza, Head of Digital Access Solutions at ASSA ABLOY, remarked, "Our collaboration with Gallagher brings together two leaders in access control to solve a real world challenge for our customers. By integrating our IP enabled locks with Gallagher's Command Centre platform, we're delivering a streamlined, modern approach to securing doors across complex facilities. It's a powerful example of how open, interoperable solutions can elevate both security and operational efficiency."

PR Newswire
Sep 16th, 2026
ASSA ABLOY acquires PACLOCK in the US.

ASSA ABLOY acquires PACLOCK in the US. Sep 16, 2026, 02:19 ET STOCKHOLM, Sept. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - ASSA ABLOY has acquired Pacific Lock Company ("PACLOCK"), a US padlock and security hardware manufacturer. "I am very pleased to welcome PACLOCK to ASSA ABLOY. This acquisition delivers on our strategy to strengthen our position in mature markets through adding complementary products and solutions to our core business," says Nico Delvaux, President and CEO of ASSA ABLOY. "PACLOCK is recognized for delivering high-quality security products that combine reliability, durability, and innovation, backed by US-based manufacturing and exceptional customer service," says Lucas Boselli, Executive Vice President and Head of the Americas Division. "Their expertise in designing and delivering customized security solutions has made them a trusted partner for customers whose needs extend beyond standard product offerings. We're excited to welcome PACLOCK to ASSA ABLOY and expand our ability to provide customers with high-quality, tailored security solutions that meet their evolving needs." PACLOCK was founded in 1998 and has some 40 employees. The main office and factory are located in Valencia, California, USA. PACLOCK will be part of the Residential Business Segment within the Americas Division. Sales for 2025 amounted to about MUSD 17 (approx. MSEK 155) with a strong EBIT margin. The acquisition will be accretive to EPS from the start. About ASSA ABLOY ASSA ABLOY is the global leader in access solutions. Every day we help people feel safe, secure and experience a more open world. We operate worldwide with 64,000 employees and sales of SEK 152 billion, with leading positions in areas such as efficient door openings, trusted identities and entrance automation. Our innovations enable safe, secure and convenient access to physical and digital places.

NewsnReleases
Sep 16th, 2026
ASSA ABLOY acquires US padlock maker PACLOCK for $17M annual revenue

ASSA ABLOY has acquired Pacific Lock Company (PACLOCK), a US manufacturer of padlocks and security hardware. Founded in 1998, PACLOCK employs approximately 40 people at its Valencia, California headquarters and factory. The company reported sales of about $17 million in 2025 with a strong EBIT margin. ASSA ABLOY said the acquisition will be accretive to earnings per share from the start. PACLOCK will join ASSA ABLOY's Residential Business Segment within its Americas Division. The company is known for high-quality security products combining reliability, durability and innovation, supported by US-based manufacturing and customer service. ASSA ABLOY, headquartered in Sweden, is the global leader in access solutions, operating worldwide with 64,000 employees and sales of 152 billion Swedish kronor.