Job Description
At GF, we see our company as a forward-thinking leader in our field. Since 1802, we have been embracing innovations and sustainable solutions of the highest quality that add value to people’s lives around the globe.
Join us to be part of a forward-thinking, people-centered company where your ideas and contributions truly matter.
This is your opportunity to make a real impact in a collaborative, international environment.
The Regional Trainer is responsible for delivering professional, consistent, and high-quality contractor, distributor, installer, and end-user training on all Georg Fischer (GF) fusion and solvent-welded piping system products. This position also supports the development of training videos, technical content, and e-learning initiatives.
Working closely with Area Sales Managers (ASMs) throughout the Midwest Sales Region, the Regional Trainer schedules and conducts training sessions in accordance with established Georg Fischer Piping Systems training protocols. While responsive to urgent customer requests, the Regional Trainer strives to schedule training activities 2–3 weeks in advance to maximize efficiency and minimize travel expenses. The position collaborates with sales personnel to consolidate training opportunities whenever possible.
This role exercises discretion and independent judgment in performing non-manual work directly related to the Company's business operations and customer support activities. The Regional Trainer works independently in the field while maintaining regular communication with and reporting activities to the Technical Training Director.
The territory for this position includes:
North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Minnesota, Iowa, Missouri, Wisconsin, Illinois, Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Schedule contractor, distributor and end user training sessions.
- Prepare monthly reports outlining training session conducted, including products trained on, participants, challenges, etc.
- Organized and maintains logs of personnel trained and assures that current badges and credentials are maintained.
- Testing of all trained personnel, including Contractors, Installers, Distributors, etc. Testing protocol will follow established procedures and policies and upon successful completion of post-training testing, laminated badges will be mailed to trained personnel.
- Maintain and grow customer contacts as established by Area Sales Managers and other GF Personnel.
- Proactively seek additional sales opportunities while on the job site.
- Work with Product Managers to optimize training programs
- Work closely with Fusion Machine Coordinator to ensure the required machines are present at training sessions and offer modification ideas as required.
- Maintain Level III certification on all GF fusion machines, or highest training level possible so that field repairs may be conducted as needed.
- Monitor competitive activity and report finding to RSD and affected Product Manager.
- Recommend product enhancements or changes based upon market feedback and increase sales potential.
- Coordinate activities with Sales Channel representatives (agents, systems integrators, etc).
- Work closely with associates on the sales team covering the site where training will be conducted.
- Completes work accurately and on time manage travel in a cost-effective manner.
- Other duties as assigned.
Desired Qualifications:
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in skilled trades, or training associated with the installation of plastic piping systems (Solvent welding, and fusion jointing).
- Team leadership or management experience a plus
- Professional presentation skills in varied settings (classroom, construction trailer, hands-on)
- Proficient verbal and written communication skills required, multiple languages a plus.
- Proficient personal computer skills; familiar with Microsoft Office a plus.
- In-depth knowledge of Company products and services offered, preferred
Knowledge, Skills, Training & Abilities:
- Performs all operations according to prescribed safety principles.
- Ability to work with and preserve confidential information.
- Acts as Company representative at other company locations, or at other companies.
- Presents a professional appearance as well as presents a professional attitude with customers, distributors, vendors and other company personnel.
- Presents professional communication skills – verbal, written, e-mails.
Working Conditions:
- Remote, home-office-based position. Must reside within territory.
- Up to 40% of domestic travel required.
- Preferred residence in the Chicago, Illinois metropolitan area to support efficient travel throughout the Midwest territory.
- Candidate must reside within the assigned territory.
- Up to 40% domestic travel required, including overnight travel.
- Frequent travel to customer facilities, distributor locations, construction sites, and training venues.
- Work may be performed in office, warehouse, manufacturing, construction, and outdoor jobsite environments.
- Occasional lifting, moving, and setup of training equipment and materials may be required.
- Flexibility to accommodate customer schedules, including occasional early morning, evening, or short-notice training requests.
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