Uponor
Regional Trainer (Midwest)
Aurora, Illinois, USA · Contract
Sponsorship not specified$95k-$110kDetected 24 days ago
SalesCustomer SupportLeadershipCommunicationMicrosoft Office
About the role
- 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.
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Organized and maintains logs of personnel trained and assures that current badges and credentials are maintained.
- Maintain and grow customer contacts as established by Area Sales Managers and other GF Personnel.
- Work with Product Managers to optimize training programs
- Maintain Level III certification on all GF fusion machines, or highest training level possible so that field repairs may be conducted as needed.
- Completes work accurately and on time manage travel in a cost-effective manner.
- 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.
Requirements
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in skilled trades, or training associated with the installation of plastic piping systems (Solvent welding, and fusion jointing).
- Knowledge, Skills, Training & Abilities:
- Work closely with Fusion Machine Coordinator to ensure the required machines are present at training sessions and offer modification ideas as required.
- Professional presentation skills in varied settings (classroom, construction trailer, hands-on)
- Proficient personal computer skills; familiar with Microsoft Office a plus.
Nice to have
- Candidate must reside within the assigned territory.
- Up to 50% domestic travel required, including overnight travel.
- 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.
- Team leadership or management experience a plus
- Proficient verbal and written communication skills required, multiple languages a plus.
- Proficient personal computer skills
Skills
- 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 professional communication skills - verbal, written, e-mails.
Compensation
- $95,000 - $110,000 Per Year + Bonus
- Please submit your application via the 'Apply' button.
Benefits
- This position also supports the development of training videos, technical content, and e-learning initiatives.
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