Description
Introduction
At GAF, we cover more than buildings. We cover each other. No matter what role, tenure, or track, under this roof you are empowered to be there for your teammates, your customers, and especially your community.
Under this roof, we don’t back down from hard work we support one another in pursuit of something bigger. We define the future while leading the present.
And under this roof, we own our opportunities. Becoming the market leader only happens when everyone feels they have the opportunity, and the support, to thrive.
We are GAF. And under this roof, we protect what matters most.
Team Overview
The External Learning And Development Team specializes in educating on roofing systems and best roofing practices. This team consists of instructors who teach to every level of the industry from single-roofer start-ups, multi-crew small businesses, and multi-state enterprises.
Training can consist of installation, business, sales or overall general efficacies in the steep slope or commercial roofing sectors.
Our team of trainers is a group of individuals with unique backgrounds and skill sets. We strive to make learning accessible, engaging and impactful for all in the roofing industry.
Summary
An External Learning & Development Instructor is responsible for running training events on primarily a regional and occasionally a nationwide basis.
Seminars include sales and technical training for contractors and installers of GAF roofing materials.. Modules include classroom sales and webinar courses for contractors, distributors, Architects and internal GAF employees.
Essential Duties
Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to :
Continually improve and competently deliver both technical and sales training seminars for all GAF customers including contractors, owners, distributors, specifiers, Architects and others.
Develop facilitation techniques and learning assets.
Ensure program content is up to date and innovative.
Responsible for training the GAF sales force and GAF employees on systems and programs when required
Perform other marketing, HR and CCP duties as assigned
Under This Roof, We Require
5+ years construction and or roofing experience
Ability to speak to large audiences
Knowledge of general construction and roofing systems
Ability to travel Monday through Thursday 2-3 weeks a month (50-70%)
Under This Roof, We Also Value
Experience as a trainer or contractor
Spanish-speaking
Sales experience is a plus
Public speaking experience
Hands on installation experience
How We Protect What Matters Most
We offer a wide range of health insurance options that include medical, dental, and vision for you and your family.
Our Family-Building benefits support the many different journeys to fertility and parenthood.
Our robust 401K plan includes an employer match contribution with your pre-tax and / or Roth contributions.
Other exciting programs and perks are available to help employees achieve work-life balance, including (but not limited to) a wellness program, free financial coaching, a referral program, and product rebates when purchased for an employee’s primary residence.
Professional growth and development are very important to us! We offer internal training programs and courses, as well as a generous tuition reimbursement program.
We put diversity and inclusion into action with our Employee Resource Groups, which unite employees based on common perspectives, identities, demographic factors, or out of a desire to be an ally.
GAF complies with federal, state, and local disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities.