Mobile Installation Trainer (Seattle–Tacoma Metro)

In the VELUX Group, we offer you a world of opportunities and the chance to create a bright future.
From the forefront of the sustainable indoor living industry, we enable those who live, work and play under the roof transform their spaces and live a healthier everyday life with more daylight and fresh air.
The VELUX Group is an international, family-owned business with strong financial roots and each year we are able to create real impact by reinvesting in society, our employees and planet through our foundations.
Alongside the rest of our values, “courage” and “mutual respect” define our actions every day and how we wish to contribute to the world.

VELUX is growing, and we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as a Mobile Installation Trainer. If the idea of contributing locally to a global organization resonates with you, we encourage you to apply now.

About the Job

As a Mobile Installation Trainer, you'll step into a crucial role focused on delivering mobile technical and installation training to elevate VELUX's pro partners. You'll be instrumental in realizing our innovative strategy by demonstrating how upskilling and intensive technical training propel the growth of our solutions. You will deliver installation and technical training sessions tailored for diverse audiences, including remodelers, roofers, and trade schools. Join us in shaping the future of our industry through hands-on expertise and impactful training initiatives.

Monthly Salary Range: $6,450 - $8,063

Location/Territory: Seattle–Tacoma Metropolitan area

Primary Functions

• Conduct hands-on technical training sessions using our progressive mobile training setup. The primary focus being the installation of VELUX products but also sharing upselling and business opportunity elements.
• Conducting daily events in the field while providing additional support for installation and technical training as needed at our Academy facility.
• Inspire genuine enthusiasm for VELUX products with interactive and captivating training sessions.
• Foster interest and commitment among installation pro partners for further business development by showcasing our full Academy curriculum and ongoing technical training opportunities.
• Manage the daily workflow and coverage area for mobile training. This includes coordinating schedules in collaboration with the Academy Training Coordinator.
• Contribute to the development of additional technical and installation training materials and resources. Collect and record trainee information during mobile training events using our CRM system.
• Provide support for events held at the Academy facility or off-site locations.
• Ensure the quality and safety of installation training seminars and events.
• Plan and organize seminar activities with assistance from the Academy Training Coordinator.

Requirements

• Proficiency in building and construction practices is essential.
• Demonstrated experience in conducting installation training for building products, construction project management, or similar fields.
• Familiarity with tools utilized in skylight installation is required.
• Succeeds in training/teaching environment and able to generate excitement.
• Proficiency in essential technology tools such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, are imperative.
• Overnight travel is required (25-30 nights annually)
• Must be able to lift/climb/stoop with weights in excess of 60 lbs.
• Ability to perform the essential functions assigned to the position.
• Compliance with all rules of conduct, safety regulations and policies provided in Employee Handbooks, on Company bulletin boards/announcements, terms/conditions of employment or other means of communication is a requirement of the job.

Preferred

• Bilingual (Spanish)
• Bachelor's degree is desirable or trade school equivalent.
• Experience related to travel and set up of installation trainings.
• Independent and enjoys participating in initiatives that impact the business.
• Not afraid to pitch in with new ideas to enhance desired outcomes and vision of Training Academy.
• Confident appearance when dealing with customers.
• Team and customer oriented.
• Takes initiative and appreciates the autonomy in their work.

Company Benefits:

Our ambition of treating employees better than most other companies includes the challenging work environment we strive to create as well as the competitive benefit programs available to employees and their dependents upon joining the Company.  Some of these include:

• Group Health Insurance Plan
• Dental Plan
• Vision Care Plan
• Prescription Drug Card Program
• Long-term Disability
• Short-term Disability
• Paid Maternity and Parental Leave of Absences
• Life Insurance
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Cancer Protection Plan
• Company Matched 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Educational Assistance Program
• Vacation Day Program
• Sick Day Program
• Service Recognition Program
• Performance Incentive Programs
• And Much More

Equal Opportunity Employer

VELUX is fully committed to the concept and practice of equal opportunity in all aspects of employment. To further our goal of equal employment opportunity for all employees and prospective employees, it is the policy of VELUX to recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, sexual orientation, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. All employment decisions shall be consistent with the principle of equal employment opportunity and only job-related qualifications will be required.

E-Verify

VELUX uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.