Job Title Technical Support Representative Position Overview
Shaw Industries is looking for a Technical Support Representative for both our commercial and residential businesses. Position will require a combination of skills including hands-on floor installation experience and strong communication / interpersonal skills. This is a remote opportunity requiring on average 60-80% travel to job sites during the week. Must have a strong desire and abilities for solving problems, installing flooring, floor prep requirements, and business travel.
Shaw Industries Group, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, and is a global leader in delivering carpet, hardwood, tile & stone, laminate, synthetic turf, and other specialty products to residential and commercial markets worldwide. We are committed to creating a better future for our customers, our people, our company, and our communities.
Responsibilities
- Industry leading expertise in the installation of commercial and residential flooring products in a highly professional manner, and able to engage customers in all applicable end use environments. Knowledgeable in commercial or residential flooring products from both the product characteristics and installation requirements.
- Ability to support sales reps with projects providing technical support on product, installation, and performance.
- Support business on job starts.
- Serve as an inspector for field project situations, ability to analyze and offer solutions to problems; make recommendations for corrective action; and when required, demonstrate the solutions in front of the customer. Preparation of inspection reports, product reviews, and other related documents must be submitted/filed promptly.
- Where possible, approach all field situations as training opportunities to not only resolve the situation at hand but to leave behind knowledgeable resources capable of resolving future issues.
- Familiarity with and able to discuss the most advanced installation techniques in detail and defend those opinions both verbally and in writing in potentially difficult situations.
- Support training efforts, and sales events with customers and sales associates on product and installation methods.
- Willingness to cross train to obtain product and installation knowledge of all flooring products in support of the total field services effort of Shaw Industries. Train Level 1 & 2 Tech Reps to help maintain industry leading talent on our team.
- Planning and supervising test installations; assist R & D and corporate quality in development of new products.
- Where possible identify and recommend local resources capable of assisting the field service effort.
- Must be able to schedule travel and coordinate appointments with customers, etc.
- Follow Shaw Travel and Departmental procedures and be a good steward of resources.
Qualifications
- High School diploma or GED.
- Must have a minimum of 5 years of Commercial Flooring installation experience.
- Extensive understanding of commercial and residential resilient installation processes, methods, tools, and techniques.
- Sheet goods, heat welding, and flash coving experience are a plus*
- Carpet installation experience and/or professional certifications are a plus*
- Must demonstrate strong communication, presentation, and training skills, with the ability to clearly translate technical information into practical guidance for customers, installers, sales personnel, general contractors, and internal business partners. Must be able to support sales efforts by building credibility, asking effective questions, understanding customer needs, and communicating solutions in a professional, confident, and persuasive manner.
- Must possess leadership abilities, exemplify professionalism, and maintain confidentiality of sensitive issues between departments and information considered proprietary.
- Must be self-motivated, have good organizational and time management skills.
- Must be adaptable and willing to accommodate sudden changes in schedule.
- Must be able to travel by car and air unassisted.
- Must be able to work in a plant environment near automated equipment that includes standing, stooping, and/or sitting for extended periods of time.
- Must be able to lift and carry up to 100 pounds.
- Must be able to determine pattern repeats, color variations, and shade variations.
Required Competencies
- Build Trusting Relationships
- Coach and Support
- Influence Others
- Deliver Compelling Communication
- Demonstrate Good Judgement
- Plan and Organize
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Work Shift 8 Hr non-rotating shift, Hrs fall to in punch day, Observed Calendar, shift starts AM Shaw Industries is an equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.