Technical Trainer - Philadelphia, United States - MAT Holdings, Inc

MAT Holdings, Inc

Verified Company

Philadelphia, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Company Description
Welcome to the exciting world of MAT Holdings, Inc.

We are an entrepreneurial manufacturer and distributor leveraging a vast network of global and domestic resources to deliver quality and value to our customers.

You will find our products in home improvement centers, big box retailers, hardware stores and automotive parts chains.

They can also be found in the automobiles you drive, the trailers you pull and the heavy duty equipment that operates all around you.

Job Description Job Summary**This position is with GRI Engineering and Development, LLC, a division of MAT Holdings, Inc. GRIE holds a significant market share of the aftermarket braking segment. Offering a complete line of brake rotors, drums, and friction components, GRIE has created a reputation for supplying high-quality finished components to the off-road and heavy-duty vehicle market. This position is responsible for training the automotive brake pad customers. We are currently looking for a high-energy, dynamic individual. You will be responsible for the northeast territory.

Principle Responsibilities

Conduct technical training sessions at customer regional and national sales meetings and at tradeshows.
Attend ridealongs with customer commercial sales managers to promote and educate their customers on brake pads.
Present technical information on brake pads to a wide audience (both technical and nontechnical). Audience size can vary from people. The intent of the presentations is to educate the participants by providing technical information and fielding any questions related but not limited to, brake friction material, customer brake pad line differentiation, manufacturing, quality, and testing.
Responsible for problemsolving any customer issues relating to brake pad fit and/or function during customer visits.
Become familiar with the customer's commercial sales programs and promotions.
Responsible for ongoing relationship building with customers.
Extensive travel (up to 75%) to various locations across the US.
Planned and coordinated all training sessions/schedules with the customer training manager.
Attend yearly internal company training with corporate, R&D, and the company factories.
Issue weekly reports on customer visits on a timely basis, as well as participate in weekly team conference calls.

Qualifications Competencies**- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present data in an organized manner

Strong written and presentation skills with the ability to communicate to and engage an audience in all settings, ensuring participants become more knowledgeable on our products and product lines
Knowledge of OE or aftermarket brake systems and components
Familiar with vehicle maintenance and diagnosis
Excellent communication and conflict resolution skills both on an individual basis and group level
Delivers on commitments, has strong followup skills, and shows consistency between words and actions
Proven ability to negotiate, making sound decisions in a timely and confident manner
Ability to influence and shape the decisions of others and to work through issues or conflicts to create
Highly organized, resultsdriven and an ability to work in a fastpaced environment
Must be able to interface with clients and maintain a professional image.
Strong commitment to customer satisfaction and quality

Instructional Training Experience

Classroom or onthejob preferred

Education/Experience:

Bachelor's degree in Business, Science, or equivalent experience.
Minimum of 5 years onthejob experience (i.e. service departments, dealerships, vehicle maintenance, etc.) or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Automotive Technical experience in Brake Systems / Repair
State or ASE/Master Certifications a plus.
Bilingual in Spanish is a plus.

Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.