Technical Service Representative I

About the role

The ideal candidate will support the installation and use of physical building materials, providing technical service and advice to architects, contractors, and distributors.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical service to architects, contractors, and distributors to advise on proper material selection for specific applications.
• Review architectural blueprints, details, and specifications to advise on proper material selection for specific applications.
• Draft specifications and details for architects, engineers, contractors, and distributors.
• Prepare technical documents and literature for architects, engineers, contractors, and distributors.
• Conduct seminars for architects, distributors, contractors, and other construction professionals.
• Investigate and settle customer service and product complaints diplomatically and professionally within authorized limits.
• Handle input and requests from sales and field personnel and update job files.
• Identify and forward leads to the sales department.
• Maintain professional conduct.

Requirements

• A minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in the construction industry.
• Two years of experience in technical support of a building material or product preferred.
• Fluency in a second language preferred.
• Physical strength to lift and carry at least 50 pounds frequently.
• Knowledge of architecture and construction practices and materials.
• Knowledge of LATICRETE products and applications preferred.
• Knowledge of competitive materials preferred.
• Technical communication and presentation abilities (some of which may be on short notice).
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Outlook.
• Intermediate knowledge of and functional proficiency in ERP and CRM systems; Oracle EnterpriseOne and SalesForce1 CRM system preferred.

Skills

• Knowledge of LATICRETE products and applications preferred.
• Knowledge of competitive materials preferred.
• Technical communication and presentation abilities (some of which may be on short notice).
• Intermediate knowledge of and functional proficiency in ERP and CRM systems; Oracle EnterpriseOne and SalesForce1 CRM system preferred.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k)
• Tuition reimbursement
• 13 paid holidays in addition to paid vacation and sick time
• Flexible spending
• Life insurance, AD&D, and supplemental insurance

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

This position offers flexible scheduling.

Qualifications

• A High School Diploma is required.
• A degree is preferred.