Program Manager, Skylight Specialists

About This Role

Manage and lead the Skylight Specialist Program, focusing on recruitment, program implementation, and sales team support to drive business development and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Develop, execute and coordinate national strategies to recruit and grow the network of Skylight Specialists
• Develop recruitment approach that broadens the program outside of traditional paths
• Support business development managers and field sales team in their efforts to increase skylight specialist base and increase sales volume
• Develop and monitor metrics on skylight specialist programs, both internal growth as well as success metrics established to measure skylight specialists’ performance
• Lead all skylight specialist installer program elements to improve, develop and advance with a central focus on sales volume growth
• Build strong connections between skylight specialists and VELUX at a national level to foster long-term partnerships
• Evaluate national partnerships to further the program through installation support and lead avenues
• Ensure requirements of programs are being met by specialists
• Support and ensure regular cadence of specialist trainings are scheduled nationally, and full processes for vetting and onboarding specialists is followed
• Assist the Pro Partner Academy team in development of additional curriculum to support academy development

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Proficient with key technology tools, including but not limited to Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to accurately define a problem, recognize, secure and evaluate major facts, and develop sound recommendations
• Ability to manage multiple projects and coordinate a high level of activity under a variety of conditions and constraints
• Ability to remain open-minded and change opinions on the basis of new information and developments within the workplace
• Good organizational and planning skills
• Able to demonstrate a high level of customer focus
• Self-motivated and impactful presenter
• Willingness to travel up to 40% as needed
• Positive and professional image

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree is required
• One to five years of experience in Sales or Business Development preferred

Nice to Have

• One to five years of experience in Sales or Business Development
• Previous experience in strategic planning and budget management
• VELUX product knowledge
• Knowledge of the building materials industry

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits