Technical Representative - Roofing Systems

Johns Manville; Washington; Hybrid; USD 66,000 - 90,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Parental leave

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Job summary

Johns Manville, a leading insulation and roofing materials manufacturer, is seeking a Technical Representative to support sales by training on installations, performing inspections, and addressing guarantee claims. The role focuses on building strong contractor relationships and promoting JM products across the Tacoma/Seattle area.

The ideal candidate will have a engineering degree or relevant roofing experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to travel frequently.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or 3 years roofing experience.
• Low slope commercial roofing experience preferred.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience giving presentations.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections of field applications by JM approved contractors.
• Demonstrate new products to owners, specifiers and contractors.
• Improve JM owner relationships while solving guarantee claims issues.
• Conduct training seminars for owners, specifiers and contractors.
• Maintain relationships with Johns Manville approved contractor personnel.
• May be required to perform other related duties.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Presentations

Negotiation

Independent & team

Driver license

Field travel

Software literacy

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Roofing experience (3 yrs)

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 be near Tacoma/Seattle area.

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


• Heavy car travel within the territory is required, with 5-7 overnight stays per month on average


• 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

Benefits

• Johns Manville (JM) offers a wide range of benefits to employees. Some are subsidized by the company and others are fully employee-paid.


• 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.

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.

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.

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.