Technical Outside Sales Specialist

MRC Global serves the oil and gas industry across the upstream, midstream and downstream sectors as well as the chemical and gas distribution market sectors worldwide. Job Purpose    Provide   direct   contact for external customers in the selling of Valves, Automation, and Controls products and services , and all follow-up activities needed to ensure good, future customer relations. O ther   responsibilities will include the handling of specific key customers.    Essential Duties and Responsibilities (not all inclusive)    Individual must be able to perform the essential duties with or without reasonable accommodation.    A nalyze assigned territory for new customers and   markets and   establish   customer and market trends . Perform   the functions   of sales representatives   regarding   the maintenance of customer files,   entering   sales orders,   expediting   duties, and working up price bids . Demonstrate product specifications to   customers   at the on-site location . Establish excellent rapport with customers in assigned territory to gain customer confidence and relationships with MRC Global, our products, and job   quotes . Conduct sales forecasts, seminars, demonstrations of product specifications, and other requests for inside sales representatives and customers, as needed. Research and develop information on new construction projects. Work with Regional and local management   regarding   customer account information, delivery times, and customer feedback on products and services . Inform other MRC Global locations of actions that may incur changes to that branch’s operating procedures. Handle customer concerns, complaints, and corrective actions concerning MRC Global products, services, and personnel. Negotiate with vendors for   the   best product prices . Assist   in the training of new Outside Sales Representative personnel . Handle confidential information relating to product, resale cost, and expense items. Take reasonable care for the safety and health of yourself and others. Report workplace hazards, injuries, or illness es   immediately . Perform   other duties or   projects as   assigned.   Education, Experience & Ability Requirements     Any combination of requirements that provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform essential duties and responsibilities will be considered.    An undergraduate   degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and   work experience that provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work . Must have a current, valid driver’s license and acceptable record at all times. Regional travel   as   required . Knowledge of Automation and Control material. Ability to work in conjunction with Sales and Marketing groups in the specification of MRC Global Controls equipment per customer requirements. Ability to learn new procedures and functions as needed, strong reasoning skills, reading skills, excellent business skills, excellent math skills, excellent analytical   skills,   and   problem-solving   skills . Typing and Computer Skills, including PC software, MRC Global-specific   software , and knowledge of operating standard office machines . Strong time management,   organization,   and the ability to multitask . Excellent communication skills. Dependable and prompt with   a strong sense   of urgency . Ability,   confidence,   and integrity to take risks and work independently . Flexibility to provide 24-hour support to customers. Additional Qualifications    Must have the ability to provide documentation verifying legal work status . Ability to read and speak the English language proficiently   in order to   communicate with others ,   understand and interpret safety instructions   and respond to inquiries . Ability to understand and   comply with   MRC Global guidelines & expectations, to include Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest guidelines.    Working Conditions    For position-specific details   regarding   the physical and mental demands and working conditions, contact Human Resources. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals to perform essential functions. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. California Employee Data Collection Notice