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Take Ownership of a New Installation Training Role & Add Value at a Roofing Industry Leader

High impact opportunity: spotlight your talent & ability to contribute to the growth & profitability of the Roof Tile Group.

This is your opportunity to take ownership of an influential new role added to support our exciting growth and the strategic enhancement of our sales operations. You will enjoy taking on a plethora of responsibilities from providing technical and installation expertise to Sales, Marketing and customers to conducting installer training to assisting with presentations, material takeoffs, promotional activities and more. As you embrace your new role, you will enjoy: DECRA® Roofing Systems has sixty years of experience manufacturing and marketing stone coated steel roofing systems. Our stone coated steel panels have earned a reputation for quality by offering a sustainable alternative to traditional roofing products. DECRA® Roofing Systems provide ageless beauty, superior performance, including protection against weather and fire damage, and lasting performance. DECRA Roofing Systems are manufactured in Corona, California at a state of the art manufacturing facility registered by UL to ISO 9001:2008, OHSAS 18001 and most recently ISO 14001:2004.

DECRA® Roofing Systems is a proud member of the Fletcher Building family of companies. Fletcher Building is one of the largest listed companies in New Zealand, with a market capitalization of over NZ$7 billion.

Pictured: DECRA® Tile, offering the beauty and style of Mediterranean Tile and the lightweight components of stone coated steel; adds a unique elegance to any home.

The Requirements

To be a strong fit for the Market Installation Trainer opportunity, you will have:
  • A bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction or another relevant field or the equivalent. Quick question for you - click here
  • 5 years of experience in a technical building or construction industry position requiring direct customer interaction (i.e. training, technical sales, installation, etc.). The ideal candidate will have roofing industry experience, but similar experience such as siding, windows, home improvement, etc. will also be a fit.
  • An unwavering commitment to safety.
  • Polished presentation skills; the ability to train others. Quick question for you - click here
  • Basic knowledge of AutoCAD combined with the ability to read blueprints.
  • Solid computer skills including MS Office applications, particularly PowerPoint, to customize training to individual audiences, and Excel and Word.  Quick question for you - click here
  • Knowledge of home construction and construction job sites is an advantage.
  • Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills; bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
In addition, success will require the following core competencies and characteristics:
  • An outgoing personality and ability to speak and present effectively to individuals and groups; ability to actively engage industry professionals.
  • Strong problem-solving abilities to serve as subject matter expert (SME) on customer warranty and other troubleshooting issues.
  • Flexibility and adaptability; the disposition to roll with changes and think on your feet.
  • Outstanding organization, prioritization and time management.
  • A self-starter approach to your work; the ability to effectively and efficiently manage your time and schedule.
You will work out of your home office, ideally located in the Dallas/Fort Worth or Houston area, and must be willing to travel up to 50% to cover a South Central U.S. territory. Travel tends to ebb and flow with the seasons and will be on the high side during training. Most of your travel will be in Texas with some in the surrounding states, but you should be willing to travel anywhere in the U.S. Overnight stays will be dependent on your location. For example, you could do a good deal of training at our Grand Prairie facility and be home at night if it's commutable.  

The Role

Opportunity Overview
Reporting the ITTM, as Marketing Installation Trainer, you will take on a wide array of responsibilities, the most prominent of which is to provide training and technical expertise to our Regional Sales Managers (sales representatives) and customers (primarily contractors and distributors). You will be based and do the majority of your work in Texas, but you'll also cover the South Central region including the surrounding states, up to Colorado. On occasion, you could present outside or your territory.

You will join the Roof Tile Group which has an aggressive, focused growth strategy. Key to that growth is securing of specifications from both the private and government sectors. Our Sales and Marketing teams are actively pursuing new business and you will contribute technical and installation expertise to enhance the teams' competency level thereby further building market confidence and adding to our competitive edge.  Quick question for you - click here​

Role Details 
You will work closely with the ITTM and other internal stakeholders, including Sales and Marketing Managers, the Specifications Manager, Sales Admin, Customer Service and Supply Chain, as well as external customers and contacts, including specifiers architects, distributors, installers, contractors and homeowners. While each of the internal stakeholders will focus on their areas of expertise, you'll support them as roofing products and installation SME.Your key accountabilities will include:
  • Providing product technical, material takeoffs and installation expertise to the Sales and Marketing teams and our customers
  • Delivering initial and ongoing installation training to ensure a skilled installer base in the market and knowledgeable sales staff in order to create ideal conditions for market growth
  • Providing post-training follow-up and job specific solutions.
  • Assisting Sales and Marketing Managers on sales inquiries and handling warranty issues for North and South American markets
  • Supporting Sales and Marketing with product presentation, advertising and promotional activities relating to technical matters
Specifically, you will:
  • Conduct effective product and installation training by:
    • Providing accurate and timely delivery of technical and installation knowledge
    • Providing technical guidance and training around compliance and installation standards
    • Sharing knowledge in response to customer inquiries
    • Being aware of your audience; developing and maintaining rapport with participants, thinking on your feet, adjusting as necessary
    • Completing training sessions for each assigned staff member
  • Establish a Technical Library in the Marketing folder to share the relevant technical resources, ensuring resources are current and updated (concise, accurate, relevant, objective, timely)
  • Investigate customer complaints and be bold in problem-solving; drive positive customer survey results
  • Provide accurate and timely takeoffs to Sales and Marketing as well as customers
  • Ensure compliance with safety procedures and standards and actively participate in health & safety programs
  • Assist with sales follow up and warranty issues, when necessary
  • Provide pricing support and follow-up
  • Support Sales with presentations by providing technical support in person and via phone, email, conferencing, etc.
  • Contribute ideas and technical guidance in the development of advertising and marketing promotions
  • Contribute knowledge and technical support to roofing system components and green initiatives, including new product development and testing
  • Actively look for ways to improve your position to make an even greater impact
Note: this description is intended to give you a general overview of the position and is not an exhaustive listing of duties and responsibilities.

Video: DECRA Roofing Systems: SHAKE XD - drone video of roofing project for South Texas and Louisiana.

More Good Reasons

We've already provided some outstanding reasons to join us, but this role is ripe with opportunity, so we invite you to consider a few more!

A Few Details About Our New Growth Initiative
This is an exciting time to join us. We’re undergoing a strong growth initiative initiated by our parent company. We have new, forward-thinking leadership in place and are building a sales and support organization that can take our company to the next level and beyond. Yes…we have a solid foundation and a history of success, but we’re not resting on our laurels. We’re driving aggressive sales growth across the Americas. Your efforts will directly impact this initiative.

Industry Growth
Our company growth is being driven by industry growth throughout the Americas. Not only is the industry growing, the demand for metal roofing is growing, making this the right position at the right time.

Culture and Progress
While we have a strong and stable service-centric culture built over years, we’re also breathing new life into our mission and values as we grow the company. Our employees are our most important asset and we’re helping them succeed by keeping the best of what we are and creating new processes and tools to lead the industry. You'll never hear anyone say: "Do it this way because that's the way we've always done it." Instead, you can communicate your strong ideas and passion to drive positive change.

Best-of-Both-Worlds
At DECRA you can enjoy the entrepreneurial energy and culture of a smaller, fast-growth company built on the strong foundation of a global leader in the building industry.

Excellent Compensation
Our employees are our strongest asset and we care for them through a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. In addition to a competitive salary, we offer benefits including a range of insurances, sick, holiday and vacation pay, a car allowance, laptop, iPad and cell phone, an education reimbursement program and more. 

Pictured: DECRA Shake XD, emulating the classic beauty and architectural detail of a rustic, thick, hand-split wood shake, has a unique hidden fastening system and is installed direct to the deck.

Keys to Success

To be successful in the role of Market Installation Trainer for our roofing systems, you will need a strong mix of hard skills and soft talents. Naturally, you'll need a knack for the technical and strong learning acumen to become expert in our products and installation techniques, but just as important will be your flexibility and adaptability as you bend and grow with the demands and opportunities of the job. You should be equally comfortable adapting to the needs of a growing team as you are to the intricacies and uniqueness of each audience. For example, we do have training modules to leverage, but with a range of audiences and varied expertise, you'll find you're more often customizing your presentations to meet audience demand. A small group of 4 or 5 will also require a different experience that a large group of 40 or 50 trainees. You should be able to inform, impress and excite stakeholders from individual installers to corporate. Deep knowledge, presentation polish and creativity will all serve you well.

About Us

With a proven commitment to quality and performance, DECRA Roofing Systems has sixty years of experience manufacturing and marketing stone coated steel roofing systems.

DECRA® Roofing Systems' combines the strength and durability of a stone coated steel roof with the versatile good looks of a tile, shake or shingle profile. Our panels have a unique interlocking design to withstand high winds and add shear strength. This unique design allows for roofing panels that contain numerous protective layers. Each of these layers serves the dual function of protection or adhesion for the next processing step of the DECRA® roofing system.

DECRA Roofing Systems are manufactured in Corona, California at a state of the art manufacturing facility registered by UL to ISO 9001:2008, OHSAS 18001 and most recently ISO 14001:2004.

With more than 19,000 people across 40 countries, the Fletcher Building family is a global community made up of people who use all of their experience, skills and individuality to do amazing work. With over 50 businesses operating in five continents, we are enriched by many different languages, customs and lifestyles.

Many of our businesses are household names, such as The Fletcher Construction Company, Formica, PlaceMakers, Winstone Aggregates, Rocla Quarry Products, Gerard Roofing, and Pink® Batts®, so you could say that from the home DIY job to the most complex large-scale construction projects, Fletcher Building people are making great things happen. We have operations in Europe, Asia, The Americas, Australasia and the South Pacific. DECRA® Roofing Systems is a proud member of the Fletcher Building family of companies.

Pictured: DECRA® Shingle XD® has the rich bold appearance of a heavy weight architectural shingle at a fraction of the weight.

Take Ownership of a New Installation Training Role & Add Value at a Roofing Industry Leader

High impact opportunity: spotlight your talent & ability to contribute to the growth & profitability of the Roof Tile Group.

This is your opportunity to take ownership of an influential new role added to support our exciting growth and the strategic enhancement of our sales operations. You will enjoy taking on a plethora of responsibilities from providing technical and installation expertise to Sales, Marketing and customers to conducting installer training to assisting with presentations, material takeoffs, promotional activities and more. As you embrace your new role, you will enjoy: DECRA® Roofing Systems has sixty years of experience manufacturing and marketing stone coated steel roofing systems. Our stone coated steel panels have earned a reputation for quality by offering a sustainable alternative to traditional roofing products. DECRA® Roofing Systems provide ageless beauty, superior performance, including protection against weather and fire damage, and lasting performance. DECRA Roofing Systems are manufactured in Corona, California at a state of the art manufacturing facility registered by UL to ISO 9001:2008, OHSAS 18001 and most recently ISO 14001:2004.

DECRA® Roofing Systems is a proud member of the Fletcher Building family of companies. Fletcher Building is one of the largest listed companies in New Zealand, with a market capitalization of over NZ$7 billion.

Pictured: DECRA® Tile, offering the beauty and style of Mediterranean Tile and the lightweight components of stone coated steel; adds a unique elegance to any home.

The Requirements

To be a strong fit for the Market Installation Trainer opportunity, you will have:
  • A bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction or another relevant field or the equivalent. Quick question for you - click here
  • 5 years of experience in a technical building or construction industry position requiring direct customer interaction (i.e. training, technical sales, installation, etc.). The ideal candidate will have roofing industry experience, but similar experience such as siding, windows, home improvement, etc. will also be a fit.
  • An unwavering commitment to safety.
  • Polished presentation skills; the ability to train others. Quick question for you - click here
  • Basic knowledge of AutoCAD combined with the ability to read blueprints.
  • Solid computer skills including MS Office applications, particularly PowerPoint, to customize training to individual audiences, and Excel and Word.  Quick question for you - click here
  • Knowledge of home construction and construction job sites is an advantage.
  • Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills; bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
In addition, success will require the following core competencies and characteristics:
  • An outgoing personality and ability to speak and present effectively to individuals and groups; ability to actively engage industry professionals.
  • Strong problem-solving abilities to serve as subject matter expert (SME) on customer warranty and other troubleshooting issues.
  • Flexibility and adaptability; the disposition to roll with changes and think on your feet.
  • Outstanding organization, prioritization and time management.
  • A self-starter approach to your work; the ability to effectively and efficiently manage your time and schedule.
You will work out of your home office, ideally located in the Dallas/Fort Worth or Houston area, and must be willing to travel up to 50% to cover a South Central U.S. territory. Travel tends to ebb and flow with the seasons and will be on the high side during training. Most of your travel will be in Texas with some in the surrounding states, but you should be willing to travel anywhere in the U.S. Overnight stays will be dependent on your location. For example, you could do a good deal of training at our Grand Prairie facility and be home at night if it's commutable.  

The Role

Opportunity Overview
Reporting the ITTM, as Marketing Installation Trainer, you will take on a wide array of responsibilities, the most prominent of which is to provide training and technical expertise to our Regional Sales Managers (sales representatives) and customers (primarily contractors and distributors). You will be based and do the majority of your work in Texas, but you'll also cover the South Central region including the surrounding states, up to Colorado. On occasion, you could present outside or your territory.

You will join the Roof Tile Group which has an aggressive, focused growth strategy. Key to that growth is securing of specifications from both the private and government sectors. Our Sales and Marketing teams are actively pursuing new business and you will contribute technical and installation expertise to enhance the teams' competency level thereby further building market confidence and adding to our competitive edge.  Quick question for you - click here​

Role Details 
You will work closely with the ITTM and other internal stakeholders, including Sales and Marketing Managers, the Specifications Manager, Sales Admin, Customer Service and Supply Chain, as well as external customers and contacts, including specifiers architects, distributors, installers, contractors and homeowners. While each of the internal stakeholders will focus on their areas of expertise, you'll support them as roofing products and installation SME.Your key accountabilities will include:
  • Providing product technical, material takeoffs and installation expertise to the Sales and Marketing teams and our customers
  • Delivering initial and ongoing installation training to ensure a skilled installer base in the market and knowledgeable sales staff in order to create ideal conditions for market growth
  • Providing post-training follow-up and job specific solutions.
  • Assisting Sales and Marketing Managers on sales inquiries and handling warranty issues for North and South American markets
  • Supporting Sales and Marketing with product presentation, advertising and promotional activities relating to technical matters
Specifically, you will:
  • Conduct effective product and installation training by:
    • Providing accurate and timely delivery of technical and installation knowledge
    • Providing technical guidance and training around compliance and installation standards
    • Sharing knowledge in response to customer inquiries
    • Being aware of your audience; developing and maintaining rapport with participants, thinking on your feet, adjusting as necessary
    • Completing training sessions for each assigned staff member
  • Establish a Technical Library in the Marketing folder to share the relevant technical resources, ensuring resources are current and updated (concise, accurate, relevant, objective, timely)
  • Investigate customer complaints and be bold in problem-solving; drive positive customer survey results
  • Provide accurate and timely takeoffs to Sales and Marketing as well as customers
  • Ensure compliance with safety procedures and standards and actively participate in health & safety programs
  • Assist with sales follow up and warranty issues, when necessary
  • Provide pricing support and follow-up
  • Support Sales with presentations by providing technical support in person and via phone, email, conferencing, etc.
  • Contribute ideas and technical guidance in the development of advertising and marketing promotions
  • Contribute knowledge and technical support to roofing system components and green initiatives, including new product development and testing
  • Actively look for ways to improve your position to make an even greater impact
Note: this description is intended to give you a general overview of the position and is not an exhaustive listing of duties and responsibilities.

Video: DECRA Roofing Systems: SHAKE XD - drone video of roofing project for South Texas and Louisiana.

More Good Reasons

We've already provided some outstanding reasons to join us, but this role is ripe with opportunity, so we invite you to consider a few more!

A Few Details About Our New Growth Initiative
This is an exciting time to join us. We’re undergoing a strong growth initiative initiated by our parent company. We have new, forward-thinking leadership in place and are building a sales and support organization that can take our company to the next level and beyond. Yes…we have a solid foundation and a history of success, but we’re not resting on our laurels. We’re driving aggressive sales growth across the Americas. Your efforts will directly impact this initiative.

Industry Growth
Our company growth is being driven by industry growth throughout the Americas. Not only is the industry growing, the demand for metal roofing is growing, making this the right position at the right time.

Culture and Progress
While we have a strong and stable service-centric culture built over years, we’re also breathing new life into our mission and values as we grow the company. Our employees are our most important asset and we’re helping them succeed by keeping the best of what we are and creating new processes and tools to lead the industry. You'll never hear anyone say: "Do it this way because that's the way we've always done it." Instead, you can communicate your strong ideas and passion to drive positive change.

Best-of-Both-Worlds
At DECRA you can enjoy the entrepreneurial energy and culture of a smaller, fast-growth company built on the strong foundation of a global leader in the building industry.

Excellent Compensation
Our employees are our strongest asset and we care for them through a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. In addition to a competitive salary, we offer benefits including a range of insurances, sick, holiday and vacation pay, a car allowance, laptop, iPad and cell phone, an education reimbursement program and more. 

Pictured: DECRA Shake XD, emulating the classic beauty and architectural detail of a rustic, thick, hand-split wood shake, has a unique hidden fastening system and is installed direct to the deck.

Keys to Success

To be successful in the role of Market Installation Trainer for our roofing systems, you will need a strong mix of hard skills and soft talents. Naturally, you'll need a knack for the technical and strong learning acumen to become expert in our products and installation techniques, but just as important will be your flexibility and adaptability as you bend and grow with the demands and opportunities of the job. You should be equally comfortable adapting to the needs of a growing team as you are to the intricacies and uniqueness of each audience. For example, we do have training modules to leverage, but with a range of audiences and varied expertise, you'll find you're more often customizing your presentations to meet audience demand. A small group of 4 or 5 will also require a different experience that a large group of 40 or 50 trainees. You should be able to inform, impress and excite stakeholders from individual installers to corporate. Deep knowledge, presentation polish and creativity will all serve you well.

About Us

With a proven commitment to quality and performance, DECRA Roofing Systems has sixty years of experience manufacturing and marketing stone coated steel roofing systems.

DECRA® Roofing Systems' combines the strength and durability of a stone coated steel roof with the versatile good looks of a tile, shake or shingle profile. Our panels have a unique interlocking design to withstand high winds and add shear strength. This unique design allows for roofing panels that contain numerous protective layers. Each of these layers serves the dual function of protection or adhesion for the next processing step of the DECRA® roofing system.

DECRA Roofing Systems are manufactured in Corona, California at a state of the art manufacturing facility registered by UL to ISO 9001:2008, OHSAS 18001 and most recently ISO 14001:2004.

With more than 19,000 people across 40 countries, the Fletcher Building family is a global community made up of people who use all of their experience, skills and individuality to do amazing work. With over 50 businesses operating in five continents, we are enriched by many different languages, customs and lifestyles.

Many of our businesses are household names, such as The Fletcher Construction Company, Formica, PlaceMakers, Winstone Aggregates, Rocla Quarry Products, Gerard Roofing, and Pink® Batts®, so you could say that from the home DIY job to the most complex large-scale construction projects, Fletcher Building people are making great things happen. We have operations in Europe, Asia, The Americas, Australasia and the South Pacific. DECRA® Roofing Systems is a proud member of the Fletcher Building family of companies.

Pictured: DECRA® Shingle XD® has the rich bold appearance of a heavy weight architectural shingle at a fraction of the weight.
DECRA Roofing Systems is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.
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