Technical Presentation & Training Specialist

About the role

Mueller Water Products, Inc., the nation's leading manufacturer of flow control devices for the water and gas distribution industries, has an immediate opening in our Water Products Division for a Technical Presentation & Training Specialist.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct product training throughout North America (US & Canada) from April – November.
• Conduct approximately 50 training classes during travel season, training 3000 attendees annually.
• Conduct approximately 10 – 12 In-house training classes for company staff and distributors. These sessions typically last 2.5 days and train about 250 attendees annually.
• Present product updates and technical training on new product introductions at National Sales meetings.
• Serve in a lead capacity by Mentoring and developing Jr Territory Managers to increase product knowledge and public relation skills.
• Create and conduct training classes through the company’s distributor network.
• Create and conduct In-house training for our salesmen and our distributors.
• Develop content for new infrastructure, technology and software training courses as assigned by manager.
• Research competitors’ products and potential new product offerings.
• Create web-based training for company web site.
• Oversee setup and take down of product displays while traveling.

Requirements

• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience managing a water system or selling/servicing water distribution products.
• Previous sales experience in the water distribution industry.
• Previous work experience in a product-training role.
• College degree.

Qualifications

• Mechanical aptitude.
• Public speaking experience and ability; must be comfortable speaking to groups of 30+ individuals.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products, particularly utilization of PowerPoint for presentations.
• Ability and willingness to travel extensively throughout the United States, via truck or plane, as necessary.
• Must be able to lift in excess of 40 lbs. to maneuver products during presentations and displays.
• Passport, or the ability to get a passport quickly as this is required for travel into Canada.

Skills

• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to present complex technical information in a clear and concise manner.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, particularly PowerPoint.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan with 5% Company match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
• Short-term and long-term disability benefits.
• Vacation.
• 100% paid parental leave.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Student debt retirement matching.
• Well-being program.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Company-provided life insurance.
• Supplemental insurance at group rates.

Pay

The Technical Presentation & Training Specialist position is non-exempt and does qualify for overtime pay. Salary/Pay Range: $30.00 - $33.00/hour USD.

Schedule

During travel periods, primary work hours will vary dramatically. During non-travel periods, work hours at the Chattanooga office will be Monday through Friday. Regular start time while working in the Chattanooga office will be 7:00 a.m. with an end time of 4:00 p.m. Overtime will be required on a frequent basis, particularly during travel periods.