Academy Sales/Trainer

Overview:

We’re here today because one man pursued his idea for doing something different. He built a manufacturing company that engineers progress with polymer-based solutions to enhance lives. Founded in REHAU, Germany, the independent, family-owned company has 21,500 employees in more than 190 locations around the globe.

Dare to do something different, every day.

We make and move real things, clearing a way to secure forever customers. We want to nurture your individual spirit, spark curiosity and ignite the passion within you. When you are inspired, we all benefit.

Each day is unique; jump in and carve your own path. As a global work family of doers, we collaborate, celebrate each other’s victories and encourage honest feedback to be true to our customers, our teammates and ourselves.

Take the lead, get your hands dirty and make something better today.

REHAU Construction LLC, a leading international polymer manufacturer, is seeking an ambitious, experienced Academy Sales/Trainer in this remote role, for its Building Solutions Division located at our Head Office in Leesburg, VA.

Responsibilities

Specific job responsibilities for the Academy Sales/Trainer of REHAU Construction Academy include: 

• Manage, develop, and prepare The Academy curriculum for all internal and external training consistent with the priorities and needs of the department.
• Provide expertise on radiant heating/cooling, plumbing, fire protection and pre-insulated pipe, geothermal products, systems, and applications.
• Act as consultant and expert for all product and application knowledge to target audience.
• Present technical and sales information to both direct associates and external customers to include manufacturer rep agencies, wholesaler salespeople, residential and commercial hydronics, heating, and plumbing contractors, mechanical contractors and engineers, and architects.
• Coordinate and lead all in-house training sessions to include providing the curriculum focus, setting the agenda, providing needed tools and literature, classroom handouts, product samples, hotel and logistics coordination.
• Ensures processes are efficient and effective and provides continuity in all markets and sales offices.
• Continuously identify and develop other training topics via market evaluation and customer feedback.
• Identify all means of new and innovative methods and ideas with field sales and other associates for delivery of training seminars, communication avenues, and curriculum development to address target customer needs.
• Assist with in-field training seminars as needed.
• Build the annual calendar, communication, and training session plans for in-house and in-field training seminars.
• Lead development of design of product displays for use at training events
• Develop train-the-trainer programs for the direct and manufacturer representative sales associates.
• Coordinates budget objectives, department goals, tracking of expenditures and coordinate funding associated with all training activities and makes sure all is in alignment and within approved budget.
• Develops and tracks metrics for success and best practice learning for continuous improvement to include tracking of attendance, type of audience, development of and collection of evaluations, coordinate follow-up contact with attendees and ensures customer satisfaction.
• Coordinate the availability of additional presenters for each training event.
• Attends industry seminars as needed and staying on top of industry trends to enhance educational offerings including classroom tools, presentation techniques, etc.  
• Required to travel up to 50% of the time. 

Qualifications

• Minimum of Bachelors degree from an accredited College/University in a relevant field preferred
• Trade School Completion or Plumbing/HVAC/Pipefitter license with industry experience preferred.
• Minimum of 5-years’ experience in a similar role.
• Experience in the North American construction industry with a specific background in Plumbing/Mechanical/Hydronic systems preferred.
• Experience in public-speaking with a technical orientation.
• Experience presenting as part of sales and/or technical training programs required.
• Experience in creating adult-education training programs preferred.
• Ability and desire to travel across North America up to 50% of the time required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment. 
• Ability to develop and give professional presentations.  

A candidate’s final salary offer will be based on his or her skills, education, experience and geographic location. Total compensation may also include bonuses consistent with REHAU’s corporate bonus plan.

Additionally, subject to applicable eligibility requirements, we offer full-time employees a variety of benefits including:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401(K) with 4% company match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Generous paid time off (PTO), plus 11 holidays per calendar year.

Be yourself: We mean it. We hire individuals based on their unique, remarkable qualities. Your one-of-a-kind mindset gives us unbelievable strength. Our work teams come from many corners of the globe and diverse walks of life. Age, disability, national origin, sexual orientation and gender identity shouldn’t keep you from reaching that highest plateau. Come as you are to our judgement-free zone.