The Sales & Technical Manager, Geotextiles at Saint-Gobain ADFORS is responsible for overseeing all geotextile sales activities in North & Central America. This role involves establishing a comprehensive sales strategy, providing technical support, and identifying new business opportunities. This position involves new and incremental sales management and development for ADFORS GlasGrid, GlasPave and American Road Patch product lines. The manager is also tasked with leading new product ideation and assisting with job site installations. Building and maintaining relationships with federal, state, and city DOT departments, distributors, installers, civil engineers and Tensar Corporation personnel is a crucial part of the job.

The technical component of the job includes managing and supervising field installations and providing technical support for geotextile products. The manager supports commercial and quality functions in resolving customer complaints and follows through with corrective actions. They also assist in the preparation of marketing literature, including case studies and technical presentations. You will be responsible for the development of expertise in the product performance to better demonstrate our interlayer products value proposition. Conducting research in conjunction with the R&D team, including product testing and creating product position and defense bulletins, is another important aspect of the role. Conducting market research to understand trends and drive innovation in product and installation methods is also a key responsibility.