Regional Technical Manager-Southeast

ForestSource; Charlotte (NC); Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Huber Engineered Woods in the United States seeks a Regional Technical Manager to influence product specifications and ensure proper installation of HEW products. You will collaborate with Sales, Technical Services, and Brand teams while engaging with code officials, designers, and contractors to promote adoption.

The role requires building strong stakeholder relationships, conducting on-site assessments, and supporting warranty processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college.
• Experience in design, testing, and/or installation of EWPs in residential or multi-family wood-frame construction.
• Ability to work independently from a home office in the specified region.
• Willingness to travel, primarily by driving, to engage with customers.

Responsibilities

• Influence product specification and assist in resolving complaints related to HEW products.
• Collaborate with Sales, Technical Services, and Brand teams to advance business development.
• Engage with building code officials, designers, contractors, and builders to extend product adoption and proper installation.
• Support warranty development and conduct onsite claims/observation visits.

Skills

Relationship building

Conflict management

Negotiation

CRM experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Portfolio Business : Huber Engineered Woods

J.M. Huber Corporation is one of the largest privately held, family-owned companies in the United States. Established in 1883, we are a diversified, global supplier of specialty and commodity chemicals, hydrocolloid solutions, engineered wood products and natural resources to customers spanning a wide variety of industries. With approximately $3 billion in sales and 4,000 employees worldwide, we have a material presence in more than 20 countries.

Position Summary

The Regional Technical Manager (RTM) is a member of the Field Technical Services team and works collaboratively with other RTMs and HEW Sales, Technical Services, Innovation/R&D, and Brand teams to influence the proper use and installation of HEW products. The RTM team also helps advance sales and business development through relationships and influence with key stakeholders. To succeed, RTMs leverage their knowledge of national and regional building and energy codes, coupled with onsite construction experience and negotiation skills, to influence product specification and assist in resolving complaints associated with HEW products. RTMs regularly interact with building code officials, designers, water management consultants, general contractors, builders, framers, and others. Working proactively with these stakeholders is key to extending influence for product specification and ensuring proper installation of HEW products. RTMs also use their knowledge of building envelope field performance testing (e.g., air leakage, bulk water intrusion) and understanding of various control layers to position themselves as valuable partners to the stakeholders they interact with. Additionally, RTMs support the Director in warranty development, conducting onsite claims and observation visits, and working with Sales staff who assist in responding to product claims. This location includes Florida and southern Georgia, with occasional support in Alabama and Mississippi.

Key Competencies and Motivators

Builds Strategic Working Relationships: develops collaborative relationships to facilitate the accomplishment of goals Manages Conflict: deals effectively with challenging situations, uses appropriate interpersonal styles to reduce tension Negotiation: explores alternatives and positions to reach outcomes that gain the support and acceptance of all parties Thrives in an environment that draws on the understanding of construction, building science principles, and building envelope performance testing to educate and influence technical and non-technical stakeholders Experience using CRM software to manage stakeholder relationships and activities

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college
• Experience in the design, testing, and/or installation of EWPs in residential and multi-family wood-frame construction
• Ability to work independently from a personal home office in the region specified.
• Ability to travel, primarily by driving, to engage with customers in the stated location

Our employees are our strongest asset, and their safety, health, and well-being is our highest priority. We respect the individual by providing opportunities for professional and personal development. Our Principles drive us to create an inclusive workplace where employees share core values, show dignity and respect toward others, and work hard to achieve their best performance.

J.M. Huber Corporation is an EEO employer.

Pre-employment drug screening is required