Masonry Technical Installation Representative, Stone - Greater Atlanta Area

Westlake Chemical; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Westlake is seeking a Masonry Technical Installation Representative to serve as the technical expert for installation and product questions across the Southeast region. You will develop and implement classroom and field training programs for Westlake Royal Stone Solutions, covering Stone brands, with travel to AL/LA and a base near the Atlanta area.

The role emphasizes safety, field training, product knowledge, and collaboration with sales teams to drive demand and ensure high installation

Responsibilities

• Work safely every day and demand safety from those in contact with
• Conduct training on Westlake Royal Stone Solutions products and installation guidelines for sales team and consumers
• Deliver product knowledge training of Westlake Royal Stone Solutions ancillary products to educate and create demand for those products
• Present Power Point training for contractors, builders and industry professionals
• Help increase the quality of installation by performing hands on training
• Increase the number of qualified installers by working with trade organizations and Trade Training Schools
• Develop relationships with contractors and installation companies within the territory
• Participate in preconstruction and jobsite visits for ongoing projects
• Assist Area Sales Manager pull through demand for Westlake Royal Stone Solutions with job specific support and training
• Provide support to regional sales teams to help grow sales through product knowledge, support and service
• Support Warranty Claims Dept through site visit for information gathering.
• Continues to lead initiatives around safety, ensuring safety is part of our culture

Job description

SUMMARY

Westlake offers you the potential to enrich your work life and career experience in an entrepreneurial environment. We work together to enhance peoples' lives through our products and presence in the communities in which we operate. The Masonry Technical Installation Representative will serve as the technical subject matter expert and be responsible for responding to technical, installation and product related questions. This position will also be responsible for the development and implementation of both classroom and field installation training programs for our products. Product responsibility includes all Stone brands. This position will cover TN, NC, SC, FL, with minimal travel to AL and LA territories. Ideal candidate will sit in or close to the Greater Atlanta area and must be willing to travel.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work safely every day and demand safety from those in contact with
• Conduct training on Westlake Royal Stone Solutions products and installation guidelines for sales team and consumers
• Deliver product knowledge training of Westlake Royal Stone Solutions ancillary products to educate and create demand for those products
• Present Power Point training for contractors, builders and industry professionals
• Help increase the quality of installation by performing hands on training
• Increase the number of qualified installers by working with trade organizations and Trade Training Schools
• Develop relationships with contractors and installation companies within the territory.
• Participate in preconstruction and jobsite visits for ongoing projects
• Assist Area Sales Manager pull through demand for Westlake Royal Stone Solutions with job specific support and training
• Provide support to regional sales teams to help grow sales through product knowledge, support and service
• Support Warranty Claims Dept through site visit for information gathering.
• Continues to lead initiatives around safety, ensuring safety is part of our culture

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• 5 years of construction experience and/or 5 years of masonry experience and/or 3 years installing manufactured stone veneer preferred
• Ability to speak Spanish is a plus.
• Well versed in all aspects of installation techniques, product knowledge, building codes and product warranties
• Time management and problem-solving skills
• Highly motivated and results-driven
• Excellent communications skills both written and verbal
• Demonstrate the ability to communicate, present, and influence credibly and effectively

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to touch, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. The employee must be able to operate a pickup truck with trailer as needed.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Job will require on average about 50% travel. Ability to be away from home for multiple nights per week and riding in automobiles for several hours per day is required. Insurability and valid US state driver’s license is mandatory.

Westlake is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable legislation.

ABOUT WESTLAKE

Westlake is a global manufacturer and supplier of materials and innovative products that enhance life every day. Headquartered in Houston, with operations in Asia, Europe and North America, we provide the building blocks for vital solutions — from housing and construction, to packaging and healthcare, to automotive and consumer. For more information, visit the company's web site at www.westlake.com. Westlake (NYSE: WLK) is a global diversified industrial company that manufactures and supplies essential products that enhance the daily lives of people around the globe. Our products, now under a One Westlake brand, supply the necessary building blocks for everyday products across housing and infrastructure, packaging and healthcare, and automotive and consumer goods. Consumers gain the benefits of materials Westlake produces in products such as food packaging, medical devices, soaps and detergents, car interiors, fashion, toys, shoes, furniture, electronics, siding, stone veneer, windows, outdoor living, roofing, and pipe & fittings. Westlake is proud to contribute to driving a sustainable future through the creation of essential products that are Enhancing Your Life Every Day®. To view other career opportunities at Westlake and our family of companies, visit https://westlaketalent.com