Polyglass USA, Inc. , a premiere roofing materials manufacturer, has an opening for a Polyschool Training Associate located at our Waco, TX facility. This position is responsible for functional and support activities related to the planning, organization, scheduling, execution as well as documentation of all Polyschool training activities. Provides sales support by providing technical information, evaluation, or demonstrations for the company sales team or agent sales team or any combination thereof.

What You Get To Do:

• Assist with all aspects of Polyschool training events.
• Establish and organize the products and quantities for items required to perform Polyschool events.
• Ensure all needed material, supplies, tools, and any other products necessary are ordered and delivered to the appropriate location within the required time frames.
• Work with, supervise and instruct additional Technical staff needed to support Polyschool events.
• Prepare all demonstration decks/mock-ups.
• Execute hands-on demonstrations for Polyschool audience with the assistance of Technical staff member(s).
• Ensure all used materials are disposed of appropriately and all supplies, materials and equipment are packed and returned to an appropriate location.
• Assist Sales Team in any related sales or promotional activities as directed by the Manager.
• Travel to other territories to assist as needed.
• Represent Polyglass at appropriate industry functions and events, such as association events and conferences, and provide feedback and information on market and creative trends.
• Understand all local code regulations and industry practices governing roofing activities.
• Understand customer base in a territory as far as key individuals, contractor capabilities, and competitor systems used.
• Plan ahead and effectively communicate activities to all functional groups and Managers.
• Follow with and abide by all regulations, policies, work procedures, safety rules, and instructions.
• Work with the Polyschool Training Manager to constantly update current and work on new training presentations.
• Actively assist in continuous improvement activities and offer positive suggestions for improvements and innovations.
• Professionally answer queries providing Polyglass solutions.
• Work proactively to promote teamwork at all levels of the Company.
• Manage resources to execute assigned programs.
• Be a self-starter and work independently.
• Ability to speak and train others in a group or classroom setting
• Ability to use logic and reason in dealing with problems.
• Ability to adjust to changing variables in the workplace.
• Ability to engage others in constructive debate to explore alternative actions.
• Ability to reach agreements with others while maintaining perspective regarding longer-term relationships.
• Communicates effectively and concisely in oral and written messages.
• Ability to be persistent when accomplishing a task or assignment.
• Ability to work harmoniously and with tact and diplomacy in dealing with a broad range of people.
• Ability to effectively plan and organize work to get efficient and effective results.
• Ability to accept the responsibilities and obligations of the job and the consequences of one’s actions.
• Ability to act as a formal or informal leader in the achievement of group targets.
• Ability to operate pro-actively, anticipating possible problems, opportunities, and challenges.
• Ability to handle complex situations and assignments.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and achieve desired results efficiently and on time.
• Ability to write and organize technical documents and company correspondence in a concise, clear, and timely manner.
• Ability to be flexible and manage many assignments or projects at the same time.
• Ability to travel as required of the job

What We Look For:

• High School diploma required
• This position requires the ability to work with a personal laptop in a Windows environment.
• Requires proficiency in relevant software applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Web-based applications.
• Previous experience as a Roofing Manufacturers’ Representative, Roofing Inspector, or Roofing Contractor a plus.
• Requires a valid driver’s license and a good driving record.
• Daily local and/or overnight travel a must

Join the Polyglassfamily today. www.polyglass.us/careers