Technical, interpersonal, and field-based role
Close to Douai, Hauts-de-France
Replacing someone who has evolved internally
Reporting to: Technical Development Director
Manages one Technical Support Officer
Salary: negotiable
Company car provided
Travel: ~40% of working time
Bilingual French and English required (discussions, technical argumentation, email writing)
MAIN MISSIONS
- Provides technical support and training to customers (France & Export);
- Carries out site startups (across all sales territories: France & Export);
- Conducts product demonstrations (on customer sites or at the training center); contractors and distributors;
- Produces promotional mock-ups/samples for customers (France & Export) and the various sales teams;
- Prepares laboratory test samples for the Development department;
- Implements products/systems as part of: Development of new techniques, Quality investigations;
- Delivers technical training (internal and customer-facing) at external training centers;
- Ensures the smooth running of the Training Center (near Douai) and manages the training schedule.
RESPONSIBILITIES
QUALITY:
- Guarantee the quality of the technical support provided to customers, applicators, and sales teams;
- Ensure compliance with technical specifications and the application rules for insulation and waterproofing products and systems;
- Identify, analyze, and report non-conformities, complaints, and technical difficulties encountered in the field;
- Contribute to finding solutions and implementing corrective actions;
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of products, systems, and practices based on field feedback;
- Monitor technical and regulatory developments in the role’s field of expertise.
ENVIRONMENT:
- Comply with and enforce environmental requirements during technical interventions;
- Raise customer and applicator awareness of good practices regarding product use and waste management;
- Limit consumption and waste generated during tests, demonstrations, and interventions;
- Identify and report any situation presenting an environmental risk or non-conformity;
- Contribute to improving practices aimed at reducing the environmental impact of activities.
SAFETY:
- Comply with and enforce safety rules during interventions, site visits, tests, and demonstrations; ensure PPE (personal protective equipment) is worn;
- Identify risks related to products, equipment, and working conditions;
- Raise customer and applicator awareness of the safety rules related to product application.
PROFILE
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Higher technical education in building, civil engineering/public works, waterproofing, insulation, or construction engineering (2 to 5 years post-high school);
- A specialization in waterproofing and insulation materials, products, or systems is an asset;
- Additional training in quality, safety, or environment is appreciated.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
- Significant experience in a technical environment related to building, public works, waterproofing, or insulation;
- Experience in technical support, site monitoring, product application, or customer-facing technical assistance;
- Experience with a manufacturer of waterproofing and insulation products or systems is an asset.
TECHNICAL SKILLS:
- In-depth knowledge of waterproofing and insulation techniques and of the main solutions used in building and public works;
- Good knowledge of waterproofing and insulation products, materials, and systems;
- Mastery of product application rules and specifications;
- Ability to analyze technical problems and carry out on-site diagnostics;
- Ability to propose suitable technical solutions and formalize recommendations;
- Knowledge of the standards, professional rules, and technical documents applicable to the field;
- Knowledge of the Quality, Safety, and Environment requirements related to the role;
- Proficiency with office tools and technical reporting software.
PROFESSIONAL APTITUDES:
- Customer service mindset and solution-oriented approach;
- Good interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with a wide range of stakeholders;
- Teaching skills and ability to convey technical knowledge;
- Analytical mindset and ability to synthesize information;
- Rigor, organization, and autonomy;
- Reactivity and ability to handle complex or urgent technical situations;
- Team spirit and ability to work cross-functionally with Sales, Quality, HSE, R&D, and Production departments;
- Proactive mindset and ability to take initiative;
- Diplomacy and ability to manage disagreements or complaints.
✅ Key Points of the Offer
| Item | Details |
| Context | Covering for an employee in internal mobility |
| Reports to | Technical Development Director |
| Management | 1 technical support officer |
| Travel | ~40% of time, international |
| Benefits | Negotiable salary + company car |
| Language | Fluent English required (spoken, technical argumentation, writing) |