Technical Representative

Johns Manville; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 66,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Paid vacation

Sick and parental leave

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Mentoring program

Job summary

Johns Manville is seeking a Technical Representative to work with Sales Representatives, training customers and performing field inspections. The role covers West Chester to Pittsburg and parts of upstate NY with travel up to 50%.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or relevant roofing experience, plus strong communication and presentation skills. Base salary is in the advertised range with an incentive bonus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or 3 years roofing experience.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience giving presentations and negotiating.
• Ability to learn software like Guarantee Management System.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections of field applications with JM contractors.
• Demonstrate new products to owners, specifiers and contractors.
• Improve owner relationships and resolve guarantee claims.
• Conduct training seminars for owners, specifiers and contractors.
• Maintain relationships with Johns Manville approved contractors
• Travel up to 50% of the year; field work at customer sites

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Presentation skills

Negotiation

Travel readiness

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Guarantee Management System

Job description

Who We Are

Johns Manville is a leading manufacturer and marketer of premium-quality insulation and commercial roofing, along with glass fibers and nonwovens for commercial, industrial and residential applications. Our products are used in a wide variety of industries including building products, aerospace, automotive and transportation, filtration, commercial interiors, waterproofing and wind energy. A proud member of the Berkshire Hathaway family of companies, we serve customers in more than 80 countries around the globe. We are committed to delivering positive and powerful experiences, because we are successful only when our employees and customers thrive. We are passionate, we care about people, we perform at a superior level, and we protect others and our environments. Pay Range $66,000.00-$90,800.00 Annual This is the base salary pay range that an applicant can expect to make upon hire. Pay within this range will vary based upon relevant experience, skills, and education among other factors. In addition, this position is eligible for an incentive bonus. The Technical Representative will be responsible for working with Sales Representatives to grow guarantee and product sales by providing installation training, job support services and inspections. The ideal candidate will live near Harrisburg, PA, this position covers West Chester to Pittsburg and parts of upstate NY. On average a person can expect 5-7 hotel stay nights per month and heavy car travel throughout the week.

Your Day-to-Day:

• Performs inspections of field applications by Johns Manville approved contractors in a way that protects JM yet encourages contractors to repurchase from JM
• Demonstrates new products to owners, specifiers and contractors that have the confidence to buy
• Responsible for improving JM owner relationships while solving guarantee claims issues
• Conducts training seminars for owners, specifiers and contractors
• Maintains and builds relationships with Johns Manville approved contractors field personnel
• May be required to perform other related duties as assigned

What You Bring to the Team:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or 3 years of roofing related experience. Low slope commercial roofing experience preferred.
• Proven interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Experience giving presentations
• Proven problem resolution skills
• Ability to learn other applicable software applications i.e., Guarantee Management System
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook
• Proven ability to negotiate
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Ability to interface at all levels of the organization, both internally and externally
• Travel up to 50% of the year.
• Primary work environment is typically in the field at a customer s facility or on a job site; may be exposed to environmental conditions of cold, heat, high noise levels, moving mechanical parts, heights, dust mist gas fumes, extensive walking or climbing, etc.
• Must be able to drive a vehicle and carry a valid driver s license
• May be required to lift, carry, push or pull up to and including 25 pounds #LI-REMOTE #LI-MA

Please Keep in Mind If you do not meet 100% of these requirements, we at JM still want to hear from you.

Benefits

• Health benefits include a choice of comprehensive medical plans, a dental plan, vision plan, wellness program and critical illness insurance.
• JM sponsors a 401(k) plan which includes a sizeable company match.
• JM offers paid vacation and also provides paid sick and parental leave for eligible employees.
• Additionally, Johns Manville provides basic life Insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage, an employee assistance program, and business travel accident coverage.
• Supplemental life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment insurance are available as well.
• The company also offers a variety of tax saving accounts; health spending account, traditional flexible spending account, and a dependent care spending account.
• JM also offers a tuition reimbursement program for undergraduate and certain graduate programs.
• Johns Manville supports employee growth with vast educational opportunities and a company-wide mentoring program. This program pairs employees and leaders to grow skills, build stronger internal networks and strengthen the company’s succession planning process.
• Johns Manville also offers soft and hard skills training facilitated by internal and external presenters.
• Our talent management team prioritizes the holistic growth of our workforce.

Incumbent must be physically able to perform essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

Diversity & Inclusion

Johns Manville believes diversity and inclusion in our workplace is critical for the long-term success of our company. We are committed to retaining, developing and attracting a diverse workforce that fosters an inclusive work environment in which all employees are treated with dignity and respect. This is the right thing to do for our employees, our company and our communities.

Johns Manville is a proud member of the Berkshire Hathaway family of companies, serving customers in more than 80 countries, supplying innovative products to the construction, aerospace, automotive, filtration and energy industries. With a more than 160-year legacy, we understand that our story continues to grow only with the right people saying, thinking and doing the right things. Make your story our story. Johns Manville believes diversity and inclusion in our workplace is critical for the long-term success of our company. We are committed to retaining, developing and attracting a diverse workforce that fosters an inclusive work environment in which all employees are treated with dignity and respect. This is the right thing to do for our employees, our company and our communities.