Regional Trainer (Midwest)

Duties And Responsibilities

• Schedule contractor, distributor and end user training sessions.
• Prepare monthly reports outlining training session conducted, including products trained on, participants, challenges, etc.
• Organized and maintains logs of personnel trained and assures that current badges and credentials are maintained.
• Testing of all trained personnel, including Contractors, Installers, Distributors, etc. Testing protocol will follow established procedures and policies and upon successful completion of post-training testing, laminated badges will be mailed to trained personnel.
• Maintain and grow customer contacts as established by Area Sales Managers and other GF Personnel.
• Proactively seek additional sales opportunities while on the job site.
• Work with Product Managers to optimize training programs.
• Work closely with Fusion Machine Coordinator to ensure the required machines are present at training sessions and offer modification ideas as required.
• Maintain Level III certification on all GF fusion machines, or highest training level possible so that field repairs may be conducted as needed.
• Monitor competitive activity and report findings to RSD and affected Product Manager.
• Recommend product enhancements or changes based upon market feedback and increase sales potential.
• Cook up activities with Sales Channel representatives (agents, systems integrators, etc).
• Work closely with associates on the sales team covering the site where training will be conducted.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in skilled trades, or training associated with the installation of plastic piping systems (Solvent welding, and fusion jointing).
• Team leadership or management experience a plus.
• Professional presentation skills in varied settings (classroom, construction trailer, hands-on).
• Proficient verbal and written communication skills required, multiple languages a plus.
• Proficient personal computer skills; familiar with Microsoft Office a plus.
• In-depth knowledge of Company products and services offered, preferred.
• Knowledge, Skills, Training & Abilities:
• Performs all operations according to prescribed safety principles.
• Ability to work with and preserve confidential information.
• Acts as Company representative at other company locations, or at other companies.
• Presents a professional appearance as well as presents a professional attitude with customers, distributors, vendors and other company personnel.
• Presents professional communication skills – verbal, written, e-mails.

Working Conditions

• Remote, home-office-based position.
• Preferred residence in the Chicago, Illinois metropolitan area to support efficient travel throughout the Midwest territory.
• Candidate must reside within the assigned territory.
• Up to 50% domestic travel required, including overnight travel.
• Frequent travel to customer facilities, distributor locations, construction sites, and training venues.
• Work may be performed in office, warehouse, manufacturing, construction, and outdoor jobsite environments.
• Occasional lifting, moving, and setup of training equipment and materials may be required.
• Flexibility to accommodate customer schedules, including occasional early morning, evening, or short-notice training requests.

Salary Range

$95,000 - $110,000 Per Year + Bonus