Flat Roofing Technical Manager - Europe - W/M/D

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We are seeking a Flat Roofing Technical Manager - Europe to join our team based in Europe that will be responsible for supporting the technical positioning of our gypsum glass mat roof boards in Europe.

The ideal candidate must have a detailed technical understanding of commercial flat roofing waterproofing systems including single ply and bitumen to help identify gaps, structure, execute a testing program, develop technical messaging, and collaborate with other complementary manufacturers with components in the roof build ups.

The ability to collaborate with various internal capabilities in a matrixed organization is fundamental to success in the role.

This role will report to the Commercial Manager-Europe with dotted line reporting to US based capabilities.

30% of travel throughout the territory is required.

Our Team

Georgia-Pacific Gypsum is one of the largest plasterboard manufacturers in North America and the innovators of the leading roof protection board brand in North America.

You will be on the International Commercial Team, a growing team, responsible for profitably growing markets outside the United States and Canada with our equity brand of gypsum panels.

Growing the roof board category in Europe is one of the main growth opportunities for the broader gypsum division.

What You Will Do

• Internal and External Technical Sales Support: Provide technical support to commercial team, waterproofing manufacturers, roofing contractors, and the design community which may include job site visits, project support, joint lunch and learns with architect firms, conference presentations, development, and implementation of technical trainings, and answering general technical queries, etc.

• Develop and execute a testing program: Leverage knowledge of European testing/certification standards and regulations including country specific requirements, FM assembly approvals, and competitor benchmarking to develop and execute a comprehensive test plan that creates a market advantage.

• Industry Networking: Be actively involved in industry membership bodies where true business value is to be achieved.

Leverage commercial aptitude to develop relationships with strategic key technical influencers in the industry.

• Internal Collaboration to align with business objectives: Work closely with Product Management, Technical Services, Product Compliance, Sales, Marketing, Product Quality, and other relevant departments to improve knowledge sharing, drive innovation, better communication, and increased success.

Create, audit, maintain and document workflows and processes to improve quality and efficiency of business objectives.

• Technical Positioning of Product in Europe: Lead the development of the technical strategy in Europe.

Work with internal capabilities to continually improve the technical positioning of the product in Europe by understanding the technical landscape, trends, changing regulations, and customer needs.

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