Field Technical Specialist

RPM SPG; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Company vehicle

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Pension plan

Performance-based commission

Continuing education

Job summary

Tremco CPG Inc. in Pittsburgh, PA seeks an experienced roofing sales/field service professional to lead technical training, support contractors, and drive safe, high-quality roofing projects.

The role requires autonomy, strong product knowledge, and travel within the assigned territory. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in commercial roofing sales or technical roles, 2+ years in repair or field service, and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or GED; further education preferred.
• 5+ years roofing sales/technical experience; 2+ years repair/field service.
• Knowledge of commercial roofing systems: built-up, modified, single-ply, metal.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe execution and delivery of roofing services.
• Provide technical training sessions in office and field applications.
• Provide hands-on supervision of roof coatings and installation.
• Perform roof inspection reports with condition analysis, photos, and budgets.
• Communicate professionally with customers, Tremco reps and regional managers.
• Complete weekly/monthly reports, proposals and purchase orders.
• Travel within the territory; submit expense reports promptly.
• Pre-project inspections and technical support (peel tests, product recommendations, proper installation).
• Provide ongoing sales support and contractor development as directed by local sales reps.

Skills

Commercial roofing sales experience

Field service leadership

Travel willingness 20% overnight

Knowledge of roofing systems

Microsoft Office proficiency

Autonomy and self-motivation

Valid driver’s license

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate’s degree or trade certification or bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION BUILD YOUR FUTURE WHILE YOU HELP BUILD A BETTER WORLD!As North America's largest roofing maintenance service provider, we're obsessed with making good roofs, and good buildings, better. Restoring instead of replacing wherever we can is the right thing for our customers and our planet, and it's a big part of what makes Tremco CPG Inc. and WTI so unique. If you're looking for a place to build a career and a life, with great benefits, advancement opportunity, technology, people and a commitment to a sustainable future, you've found it with us.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability.

Duties/Responsibilities, Core knowledge

• Ensure safe execution and delivery of all roofing services and operations.
• Provide a variety of technical training sessions in the contractor's office and field applications.
• Provide hands on application training and supervision of roof coatings and installation.
• Perform roof inspections reports with written reports on condition analysis, photo documentation, recommendation and material budget estimates.
• Communicate professionally with our customers, Tremco sales representatives and regional sales managers and corporate staff.
• Complete weekly/monthly reports, sales activities, proposals and purchase orders.
• Travel within the assigned territory, complete expense reports on a timely basis.
• Pre-project field inspections and technical support including but not limited to:
• Peel tests
• Product recommendations
• Proper product installation
• Product diagnostic support to ensure the contractor is kept out of trouble in misuse of products for the situation.
• Provide ongoing sales support, training and development to the contractors, per the direction of the local sales reps.
• Be a direct line of contact to the contractors in the designated area, per the local sales reps, to maintain a good working relationship with the existing contractor base, keeping them informed and trained on Tremco s product line and new products introduced.
• Develop new contractors in the area, per the local sales team, by training on product systems and their usage.

Skills, Qualifications, Experience, Special Physical Requirements

• High School diploma or GED
• Associate s degree (AAS), or Trade School Certification, or Bachelor s Degree (BS) preferred.
• 5+ years of commercial roofing sales or technical experience in the commercial market.
• 2+ years of commercial roofing repair, troubleshooting, or field service experience.
• Working knowledge of commercial roofing systems including built-up, modified, single ply, and metal systems.
• Must have a valid drivers license and acceptable Motor Vehicle record.
• Strong roofing or building science mechanical aptitude.
• Prior experience in a field sales and service leadership role.
• Practical computer application literacy (including Microsoft Office Suite and learn internal business systems).
• In-depth technical understanding and extensive hands-on knowledge of applications of products. Intimate knowledge of product line.
• History of working in a field that required autonomy and self-motivation.
• Prior experience that demonstrates a strong work ethic and ability to multi-task.
• Overnight travel of up to 20% to support assigned customer accounts.

Salary

The salary range for applicants in this position generally ranges between $75,000 and $90,000. This range is an estimate, based on potential employee qualifications, operations, needs, and other considerations permitted by law. We also offer a company performance-based bonus.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Company Pension Plan
• Performance Based Commission
• continuing education.
• A company vehicle is also provided.