Product Installation Specialist - Pacific Northwest

Elementiamateriales; White City (OR); On-site; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Allura USA is seeking a Product Installation Specialist to develop and deliver fiber cement installation training and support for internal sales, distribution partners, dealers, builders and contractors. You will connect technical installation details with market needs to drive profitable growth.

The role involves regular travel to markets across the U.S., conducting pre-audits, and providing data-driven insights to refine sales programs. Strong presentation and MS Office skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration required.
• 5+ years of experience in siding or exterior cladding industry.
• OSHA 10-hour safety card is a plus.
• First Aid and CPR training is a plus.
• Must be computer literate with strong Microsoft Office skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide regular daily product support to the sales team, channel partners, and contractors.
• Conduct pre-audits of targeted builders and installers’ current and future construction.
• Recommend builder/installer rebate programs and modify them based on data.
• Create management reports and dashboards to deliver market insights and savings.
• Plan and deliver classroom and field training sessions; educate customers on best practices.

Skills

Public speaking

Critical thinking

Time management

Customer focus

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Full Time Technical White City, OR, US

Salary Range: $80,000.00 To $85,000.00 Annually

For over 75 years, Allura USA has been manufacturing and distributing fiber cement exterior building products that include lap siding, panels, soffits, shakes, and exterior trim. At Allura, we believe all homes should benefit from lasting looks and unbeatable beauty, durability, and strength you need all over your home.

Our products, manufactured in North Carolina and Oregon are specially formulated for high performance, look like natural wood but are fire, bug, moisture, impact and fade resistant with the strength and durability to handle any kind of weather in any climate. Our products also save you money because they are long‑lasting, greatly reducing the need for repairs or replacement. Plus, they’re backed by a tremendous 30‑year warranty. All in all, Allura is the ultimate alternative to other building materials.

In order to build our company and make it as strong as it can be, we’re always looking for people just like you—top, qualified talent eager to join our team.

JOB DESCRIPTION

DIVISION/LOCATION: Allura USA

REPORTS TO TITLE: Director of Field Services

GENERAL FUNCTION

The Product Installation Specialist is responsible for developing and executing fiber cement building product installation training and support to the internal sales organization, distribution customers, dealers, builders, contractors and more. Able to effectively deliver presentations based on differing audiences being addressed or trained. Link the technical aspects of product installation with upcoming market trends or needs to be used in determining new ways to drive profitable growth.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provide regular daily product support to the sales team, channel partners, various trades, design teams, and general contractors.
• Proactively aid the sales organization by conducting pre‑audits of targeted builders and installers’ current and future construction either in the field or via plans.
• Partner with the sales team and pricing management to make recommendations for builder/installer rebate programs and modify those programs based on analytical critique of program structure and actual findings.
• Integrate reporting of target builder findings with sales processes to not delay or interfere with the typical sales cycle/activities and help sales refine renewal programs.
• Manage data while in market and create management reports based on market discoveries to deliver savings and statistical findings on customer product usage.
• Communicate findings with Sales and Pricing Management via written reports (Excel, PowerPoint, Dashboards, etc.).
• Provide insight and verify volume in the early stages of the program term; identify potential claim issues and assist the sales organization to resolve before becoming a financial liability.
• Understand on‑the‑wall cost analysis and verify a like‑for‑like comparison between company and competitive product.
• Organize and plan classroom and field training sessions; educate customers on best practices and installation guidelines.
• Speak in front of large groups and communicate effectively across all levels of the organization.
• Perform inspections for warranty claims and generate comprehensive reports with the findings; provide detailed reporting on claim verification audits to the field services manager.
• Complete field audits and provide accurate take‑off volume information for Allura products on each target list—siding, trim, soffit, shingle; identify any competitive product.
• Record data timely and accurately; classify compliance versus program requirements.
• Pre‑plan and communicate with the local sales team to identify additional market‑specific objectives prior to each market visit.
• Arrange weekly travel to markets across the U.S.; plan the most efficient, cost‑effective travel and trip routing.
• Climb stairwells, ladders, and/or a man lift from one story to ten stories in heights (0 feet to 100 feet). Use power tools such as nail guns, cutting tools, and other standard carpentry tools.
• Use fall arrest equipment, harnesses, safety rope systems, scaffolding systems, and pump jacks.
• Lift up to 100 pounds—products, scaffolding, and tools.
• Identify installation techniques that improve the efficiency of installing fiber cement.
• Research and report current or evolving competing exterior cladding products, accessory products, framing/wall assemblies, weather proofing, safety PPE equipment, and tools related to the use of our products.
• Read and understand blueprints, structural and architectural drawings, and specifications.
• Understand wind‑load attachment performance, all company technical documents, and all product certifications.

COMPETENCIES

• Critical thinking and good judgment
• Time management
• Public speaking
• Company/Customer/Client focus

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in business administration
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in the siding or exterior cladding product industry
• Valid OSHA 10‑hour safety card (a plus)
• Valid First Aid and CPR training (a plus)
• Must be computer literate with strong Microsoft Office skills