Technical Sales Representative- Ohio

Louisiana-Pacific Corporation; Cincinnati (OH); Remote; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Technical Sales Representative in Cincinnati, where you'll engage with builders and contractors to drive sales and enhance product installation quality. This role offers a unique opportunity to leverage your bilingual skills and experience in the construction industry to foster strong relationships and deliver impactful training. With a focus on achieving strategic sales goals, you will play a key role in elevating the brand's reputation and ensuring product excellence. The company values innovation and teamwork, providing a supportive environment for personal and professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive Health Benefits

Retirement Matching

Profit Sharing

Free Counseling Opportunities

Generous PTO Policy

Professional Development Resources

Career Pathing and Leadership Advancement

Volunteerism Support

Recognition Rewards System

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in construction or building products industry.
• Education in building science, architecture, or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Achieve annual revenue growth targets and maintain strong relationships.
• Develop and deliver training to improve installation quality and brand reputation.

Skills

Bilingual (English and Spanish)

Sales Strategy

Technical Training

Relationship Management

Education

Degree in Building Science or Architecture

Experience in Construction or Building Products

Job description

Job Description Technical Sales Representative- Ohio Req Id: 11190 Job Location: Home Office - Cincinnati Posting Start Date: 1/22/25 Work Environment: Remote Job Description:

Job Purpose

Work within the regional sales team(s) in the execution of strategic goals requiring new construction installer accounts; Grow and leverage a base of key installer accounts that strengthen the sales process, achieve sales and marketing strategies, and budgeted revenue; Engage and interact with Field Sales, Marketing, and G&I to win Installer, Builder and Contractor Accounts through the value of our products and construction technologies in multiple market segments.

We’d love to meet you if...
… you’re energized by big challenges and creating a plan to meet the challenge
… you enjoy working with others to deliver great work
… you’re innovative and looking for a values-driven, positive culture and environment

In this position you will have the opportunity to:

• Achieve annual revenue growth target for the region(s)
• Ensure strong, productive relationships and complete integration with Field Sales to ensure that individual performance goals are tied to regional/market sales goals
• Participate in alignment with, and execution of, strategic sales goals for designated regions/markets through technical services to customers, builders, contractors, distributors, dealers, specifiers and third party officials
• Raise the level of overall installation quality and brand reputation by developing and delivering value-added training to new and existing customers, builders, and municipalities; ensure that all training assets provide uniform technical messages regarding the LP product portfolio
• Ensure that local and regional product certifications are maintained and approvals for new certifications are developed as required
• Ensure that LP siding products and associated systems meet local needs in critical markets
• Lead the development/updating of new/current training management systems for customers, builders, contractors, distributors, dealers, specifiers and third-party officials
• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing and outside sources to market LP products and services to channel partners, builders and contractors
• Ensure that all training of new and existing customers on proper product use, installation and maintenance meets the LP standard
• Lead the training effort of LP team members in order to ensure competence and confidence in the proper installation of LP siding products
• Design, engineer and approve, in collaboration with Field Sale and Siding G&I, product applications for evolving wall assemblies popular in the market
• Represent LP professionally in the field and provide intelligence on current and future competitive realizations.
• Perform all duties in accordance with safety policies and procedures
• Perform other duties as required

What do I need to be successful?

• Bilingual (English and Spanish)
• Lead direct reports and develop talent for future career growth
• Ensure strong, productive relationships and complete integration with Field Sales to ensure that individual performance goals are tied to regional/market sales goals
• Participate in alignment with, and execution of, strategic sales goals for designated regions/markets through technical services to customers, builders, contractors, distributors, dealers, specifiers and third party officials
• Raise the level of overall installation quality and brand reputation by developing and delivering value-added training to new and existing customers, builders, and municipalities; ensure that all training assets provide uniform technical messages regarding the LP product portfolio
• Ensure that local and regional product certifications are maintained and approvals for new certifications are developed as required
• Ensure that LP siding products and associated systems meet local needs in critical markets
• Lead the development/updating of new/current training management systems for customers, builders, contractors, distributors, dealers, specifiers and third-party officials
• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing and outside sources to market LP products and services to channel partners, builders and contractors
• Ensure that all training of new and existing customers on proper product use, installation and maintenance meets the LP standard
• Lead the training effort of LP team members in order to ensure competence and confidence in the proper installation of LP siding products
• Design, engineer and approve, in collaboration with Field Sale and Siding G&I, product applications for evolving wall assemblies popular in the market
• Represent LP professionally in the field and provide intelligence on current and future competitive realizations.
• Perform all duties in accordance with safety policies and procedures
• Perform other duties as required

Education

• Education/degree in building science, basic sciences, architecture or related fields, or a combination of education and experience that demonstrates capability.
• Adequate combination of experience and training that demonstrates the ability to perform the key responsibilities.

Experience

• 5 years of experience in construction, building science, or building products industry.
• Experience in wood composites industry is desirable.
• Or any equivalent combination of experience and education that demonstrates the ability to perform the key responsibilities of this position.

We are committed to providing resources and solutions that help build a better world for every LP team member.

We do this through offering:

Wellness Solutions
- Physical wellness through competitive health benefits
- Financial wellness through retirement matching, profit sharing and bonus opportunities at all levels
- Mental wellness through free counseling opportunities, prioritizing work-life balance and a generous PTO policy

Culture Solutions
- Team member safety & well being
- Commitment to fostering a culture of inclusion and belonging
- Recognition for employees through rewards system

Development Solutions
- Continued education assistance available
- Professional development resources for continual growth
- Career pathing and leadership advancement

Community Engagement Solutions
- Volunteerism and financial support for charities and educational facilities in our local communities

About LP:

We are a leading provider of high-performance building solutions that meet the demands of builders, remodelers, and homeowners worldwide. We manufacture engineered wood building products that include an extensive offering of innovative and dependable building materials and accessories. Since our founding in 1972, we’ve developed careers and provided advancement opportunities in the building products industry. Headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, LP operates more than 20 facilities across North and South America.