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James Hardie job in Minneapolis

DanH | Posted in Help/Work Wanted on May 18, 2009 08:12am

http://jobview.monster.com/GetJob.aspx?JobID=81047390&from=indeed

Installation Compliance Specialist

Position Description:

Installation Specialist:

As a member of the Northern Division Installation Team, the Installation Specialist reports to the Installation Manager and supports the sales staff by providing technical support to the builders, installers, and dealers in the territory. The Installation Specialist conducts product knowledge sessions to train the market on published best practice techniques, as well as the product specific installation instructions. The Installation Specialist supports two to three sales representatives and looks to identify installers that are the highest quality/lowest cost available in the market and therefore must be able to develop and sustain strong working relationships with others.

RESPONSIBILITIES :
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Provides training and education for installation crews on the Company’s best practices through organized product knowledge sessions (PK’s).
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Designs and presents “First Board, First Nail†(FBFN) training sessions for information and support on all builder conversions in the incumbent’s territory.
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Provides competitive market advantage opportunities to installation companies to ensure quality efficiencies and Company best practices guidelines.
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Creates capacity in excess of demand based on install production and territory growth.

QUALIFICATIONS :
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Extensive knowledge of building practices in both residential and commercial segments experience. Preferably multi-family design and architectural.
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Ability to retain builder attention and take charge of building sites based on respect and installation mastery.
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Demonstrated knowledge regarding the use of tools and practices of siding applications;
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Proven presentation skills with the ability to communicate at all levels.
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Demonstrated organizational and time management skills.
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Superior interpersonal and written/oral communication skills with the ability to relate well and cooperate with others to effectively coordinate activities and accomplish goals.
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Demonstrated ability in problem solving (collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions in a timely basis) and negotiation with special emphasis on closing the sale.
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Ability to communicate and work with cross functional teams and all levels in the organization.
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Results-oriented to ensure delivery of appropriate products and services in an accurate, complete, and timely fashion.
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Demonstrated intermediate skills with the standard features of various personal computer word processing and spreadsheet software (Microsoft Word and Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Internet, and proprietary software).
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A demonstrable capacity to keep abreast of new industry trends and how they would interact with Company products (preferred)
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Ability to travel up to 50% of the time.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE :
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Bachelor’s Degree required.
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8 or more years of experience in commercial or residential building industry(multi-family design and architectural experience preferred.
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3 or more years of experience in the construction industry (drafting, architectural, siding business owner; siding or carpentry site
foreman/superintendent; home builder site superintendent).

Installation Specialists and community involvement…
We have a great deal of pride that James Hardie successfully enlisted the support of Lowe’s in becoming a key resource to the Katrina Cottages effort. In addition to pledging over $100,000 to Lowe’s to aid in the cause, James Hardie also donated a significant amount of product. This was one of the primary reasons James Hardie’s distributor, Boise, received Lowe’s building materials “Vendor of the Year” award.

In addition, James Hardie Installation Specialists continue to volunteer much of their own personal time and take pride in making sure the job continues to be done right. As a new employee at James Hardie, you’ll share in that pride and have every opportunity to get involved in similar projects yourself. To find out more about how to become an Installation Specialist with James Hardie, go to www.jhcareercenter.com and learn about all our openings.

Check out the Katrina Cottages project at www.katrinacottages.com

BENEFITS:
In return, we offer a competitive compensation plan that includes free full medical, dental and vision benefits effective on your first day with James Hardie for employee only, minimal cost for family coverage; 6% dollar for dollar matching 401(k) program; Tuition reimbursement; Free lunch Friday; Generous paid vacation and holidays; Job training and development; Life insurance; Disability Income Protection (LTD); Flexible Spending Accounts; Employee Assistance Program; Discount tickets for amusement parks, recreation sites and movies, and much more!

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As I stood before the gates I realized that I never want to be as certain about anything as were the people who built this place. –Rabbi Sheila Peltz, on her visit to Auschwitz
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  1. frammer52 | May 18, 2009 08:42pm | #1

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