Polyschool Training Associate
Job Description
Polyglass USA, Inc., a premiere roofing materials manufacturer, has an opening for a Polyschool Training Associate located in Winter Haven, FL. This position is responsible for functional and support activities related to the planning, organization, scheduling, execution as well as documentation of all Polyschool training activities. Provides sales support by providing technical information, evaluation, or demonstrations for the company sales team or agent sales team or any combination thereof.
Who we are:
Polyglass is values-driven organization based on family, quality and innovation. We offer so much to our team members, and many choose to continue their careers at Polyglass for many years – even decades! Polyglass started 50 years ago in Italy. Nearly 35 years ago, we brought the business to the US and the business has grown to 6 offices producing our leading products across the US.
Polyglass is a leading manufacturer of roofing and waterproofing products designed to improve the performance and longevity of existing systems. We offer a range of products, including roofing membranes, cool roof coating, insulation, and waterproofing membranes, primers, and accessories. Each product is engineered to reduce energy costs, increase the life of the building structures, and enhance the overall appearance of the building.
What You Get To Do:
- Assist with all aspects of Polyschool training events.
- Establish and organize the products and quantities for items required to perform Polyschool events.
- Ensure all needed material, supplies, tools, and any other products necessary are ordered and delivered to the appropriate location within the required time frames.
- Work with, supervise and instruct additional Technical staff needed to support Polyschool events.
- Prepare all demonstration decks/mock-ups.
- Execute hands-on demonstrations for Polyschool audience with the assistance of Technical staff member(s).
- Ensure all used materials are disposed of appropriately and all supplies, materials and equipment are packed and returned to an appropriate location.
- Assist Sales Team in any related sales or promotional activities as directed by the Manager.
- Travel to other territories to assist as needed.
- Represent Polyglass at appropriate industry functions and events, such as association events and conferences, and provide feedback and information on market and creative trends.
- Understand all local code regulations and industry practices governing roofing activities.
- Understand customer base in a territory as far as key individuals, contractor capabilities, and competitor systems used.
- Plan ahead and effectively communicate activities to all functional groups and Managers.
- Follow with and abide by all regulations, policies, work procedures, safety rules, and instructions.
- Work with the Polyschool Training Manager to constantly update current and work on new training presentations.
- Actively assist in continuous improvement activities and offer positive suggestions for improvements and innovations.
- Professionally answer queries providing Polyglass solutions.
- Work proactively to promote teamwork at all levels of the Company.
- Manage resources to execute assigned programs.
- Be a self-starter and work independently..
- Ability to travel as required of the job
What We Look For:
- High School diploma required
- This position requires the ability to work with a personal laptop in a Windows environment.
- Requires proficiency in relevant software applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
- Web-based applications.
- Previous experience as a Roofing Manufacturers’ Representative, Roofing Inspector, or Roofing Contractor a plus.
- Requires a valid driver’s license and a good driving record.
- Daily local and/or overnight travel a must