Belgard Contractor Development and Technical Specialist

Job ID:  526470

 

Oldcastle, a CRH company, is reinventing what's possible in building solutions. We are the leading provider of innovative outdoor living products and utility infrastructure solutions for the water, energy, and communications markets throughout North America. We're a trusted and strategic partner to engineers, contractors, distributors, specifiers, retailers, and homeowners alike as the manufacturer of precast concrete, polymer concrete, and plastic infrastructure products. Our portfolio of brands includes Oldcastle APG, Oldcastle Infrastructure, Belgard® hardscape, Echelon® Masonry, RDI® railing, Catalyst™ Fence Solutions, Sakrete® packaged concrete, Amerimix® mortar, Pebble Technology International® pool finishes, and Techniseal® sands and sealant technologies.    

 

Job Summary

           

The Belgard Contractor Development and Technical Specialists primary role is Hardscapes Contractor Training and Development while supporting the Belgard Hardscapes team with technical expertise in both commercial and residential sales.

 

Job Location

 

• This position is hybrid and can be located at our West Des Moine, IA or Shakopee, MN facility.

 

Responsibilities

 

• Maintain, Recruit and Manage the Belgard Authorized Contractor (BAC) Program
  • Updating licensing, insurance requirements in Salesforce
  • Quarterly meetings with Master Craftsman
  • Prospecting for new contractors to bring into the program
• Contractor Training Program
  • Schedule and execute Quarterly Hands On Training focused on Contractor
  • Belgard University
    • Content Development
    • Partner Alignment
• New Product Adoption
• Develop displays for Industry Tradeshows: Southwest Builder Show, Cactus League etc.
• Track daily activity in Salesforce, 20 contacts per week
• Work with Sales Manager on portfolio position in market
• Assist Sales Team with Job Site visits identify solutions to existing issues or product solutions for specific jobs
• Develop product presentations
• Membership in local associations attending networking opportunities
• Weekly Job Site Visits
• Receive customer phone calls; provide support to customers and contractors via phone and in person
• Refer to product catalogs and specification guides to determine related product uses and applications
• Work closely with outside sales representatives regarding sales promotions and initiatives which require phone contact and follow-up
• Coordinate delivery schedules with dispatch and maintains customer informed of such schedules

 

Job Requirements

 

• 5+ years in Hardscapes Industry
• High school diploma/equivalent or comparable combination of education, experience or training in related field
• Skilled in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
• Previous sales experience
• Experience with multi-line phone system preferred
• ICPI Certified
• Contracting experience preferred but not required
• Valid Drivers Licenses
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Ability to travel up to 25%

 

Compensation

 

• Base salary $65,000-$75,000 plus commissions with annual earning's $95,000-$100,000
• Plus monthly car allowance
• Paid Time Off - 120 hour per calendar year (prorated in first year)
• 401k plan
• Sort-Term and Long-Term Disability benefits
• Nine paid holidays per year

 

What CRH Offers You

 

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion