Bona is looking to hire a field product testing specialist to focus on product testing for professional lines of business, including machines, abrasives, finishes, stains, recoating systems, floor care and all associated processes.
The ideal candidate is a hardwood flooring expert with contracting experience.
Additional qualifications include:
1. A high school diploma or equivalent work experience.
2. A minimum of 7 years’ experience in the hardwood flooring industry, specifically wood flooring installation and finishing.
3. An ability to work independently to complete defined goals
4. An ability to handle multiple projects in a fast environment
5. An ability to produce, analyze, and offer recommendations on product needs, product
positioning, product performance
6. An ability in a dynamic environment and must be able to deal with and incorporate
feedback from multiple business functions with the perspective of continuous
improvement.
7. Being a self-starter, initiative, flexible, resourceful, adept at dealing with ambiguous situations.
The job duties will require the specialist to:
1. Maintain and increase technical knowledge of industry products, regulations, and trends.
2. Develop detailed test reports and update per test as necessary.
3. Schedule and coordinate testing at local RTC’s with the Territory Managers.
4. Facilitate all field testing with Territory Managers and BCCs.
5. Report all findings in a timely and conclusive manner.
6. Navigate and participate in social media platforms such as Facebook and Instagram.
7. Manage travel as appropriate.
8. Effectively collaborates cross functionally among multiple departments, including
Production, Research & Development, Product Development, Marketing, Sales,
International colleagues, and external third-party vendors.
9. Be able and willing to work necessary hours to meet all project deadlines, travel when necessary.
The position is full-time with an annual salary of $55,000–$75,000. Interested candidates can send resumes via email here, or apply through Indeed.
