At GAF, we cover more than buildings. We cover each other. No matter what role, tenure, or track, under this roof you are empowered to be there for your teammates, your customers, and especially your community. Under this roof, we don’t back down from hard work– we support one another in pursuit of something bigger. We define the future while leading the present. And under this roof, we own our opportunities. Becoming the market leader only happens when everyone feels they have the opportunity, and the support, to thrive. We are GAF. And under this roof, we protect what matters most.
Team Summary
The External Learning And Development Team specializes in educating on roofing systems and best roofing practices. This team consists of instructors who teach to every level of the industry from single-roofer start-ups, multi-crew small businesses, and multi-state enterprises. Training can consist of installation, business, sales or overall general efficacies in the steep slope or commercial roofing sectors. Our team of trainers is a group of individuals with unique backgrounds and skill sets. We strive to make learning accessible, engaging and impactful for all in the roofing industry.
Job Summary
An External Learning & Development Instructor is responsible for running training events on primarily a regional and occasionally a nationwide basis. Seminars include sales and technical training for contractors and installers of GAF roofing materials.. Modules include classroom sales and webinar courses for contractors, distributors, Architects and internal GAF employees.
Essential Duties
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Continually improve and competently deliver both technical and sales training seminars for all GAF steep & low slope customers including contractors,Continually improve and competently deliver both technical and sales training owners, distributors, specifiers, Architects and others.
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Develop facilitation techniques and learning assets.
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Ensure program content is up to date and innovative.
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Responsible for training the GAF sales force and GAF employees on systems and programs when required.
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Perform other marketing, HR and CCP duties as assigned
Qualifications Required
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High School Diploma or GED
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5+ years construction and or roofing experience
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Ability to speak to large audiences
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Knowledge of general construction and roofing systems
Qualifications Preferred
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Experience as a trainer or contractor
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French-speaking
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Sales experience is a plus
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Public speaking experience
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Hands on installation experience
Travel Requirements: Ability to travel Monday through Thursday 2-3 weeks a month (50-70%)
How We Protect What Matters Most:
1. We offer a wide range of health insurance options that include medical, dental, and vision for you and your family. 2. Our Family-Building benefits support the many different journeys to fertility and parenthood. 3. Our robust 401K plan includes an employer match contribution with your pre-tax and/or Roth contributions. 4. Other exciting programs and perks are available to help employees achieve work-life balance, including (but not limited to) a wellness program, free financial coaching, a referral program, and product rebates when purchased for an employee’s primary residence. 5. Professional growth and development are very important to us! We offer internal training programs and courses, as well as a generous tuition reimbursement program. 6. We're committed to fostering a culture that reflects our values to connect, empower, evolve, and inspire. We offer many opportunities for employees to connect with one another, including through our Employee Resource Groups who focus on education and allyship for all of our employees.
GAF complies with federal, state, and local disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR Services at 833-HR-XPERT.
We believe our employees are our greatest resource. We offer competitive salary, benefits, 401k, and vacation packages for all full time permanent positions. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity on the basis of each candidate's qualifications, experience, and merit, without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. If applying for positions in the U.S., must be eligible to work in the U.S. without need for employer sponsored visa (work permit).
