Regional Field Trainer

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develops, schedules and delivers training curriculum for instructor-led classes for product installation, business development and product knowledge for internal and external audiences for assigned region
• Responds to homeowner, trade, and internal customer inquiries. Ensure training materials are readily available
• Assists with the HouseWorkx training programs, including working on the truck for larger shows and assisting with the annual development of the design work
• Plan, schedule and conduct Ply Gem VSI Certified Installer classes
• Collaborate with business associates to develop new products and installation instructions for new and existing products
• Supports on-line training programs
• Works with all brands, sales, and marketing to drive traffic, education, and selling opportunities for continued growth and customer conversions
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Develop relationships with contractors and installers
• Represent warranty policy
• Support Territory Sales Managers to build / grow sales
• Comply with Company safety policy

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Communications, Marketing, Organizational Development, Construction Management or equivalent combination of education / experience required
• Minimum of five years experience in a building materials sales or training role
• Learning Management System experience preferred
• Ability to develop and successfully present training programs
• Must become a VSI-certified trainer within first year
• Should possess excellent organizational and creative skills and a high level of initiative
• Excellent presentation, written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent collaboration and team building skills
• Thorough knowledge of and skill in using the Microsoft suite of products (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
• Knowledge of vinyl siding products and industry strongly preferred
• Must be a self-starter and have ability to work with limited supervision
• Highly organized and customer-focused
• Demonstrated construction skills to build training / demonstration walls
• Can lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Licensed driver
• Bi-lingual preferred (Spanish)
• Position requires extensive travel up to 80% and may vary throughout the year
24 days ago