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**
Responsible for execution and achievement of established financial goals; accountable for the sales development and gross margin growth in an assigned territory from lead generation to close.
**Responsibilities**
Individual must be able to perform the essential duties with or without reasonable accommodation.
+ Generate new business through analysis of the assigned territory toidentifynew customers and markets.
+ Grow existing accounts through execution of a proactive sales plan with initiatives to include focus on lost & declining business in the existing customer base.
+ Achieve maximum profitability by meeting or exceeding gross margin goals through effective negotiation.
+ Deliver superior service through consultative sales, prepare quality presentation materials, conduct demonstrations, detailingproductsand cost savings,determinecustomer needs and requirements, and offer solutions.
+ Research and develop information on new projects.
+ Develop knowledge of customer accounts within assigned territory, including technical requirements, production volume and schedules, targeted pricing, applicable contract requirements, and competitive analysis.
+ Negotiate with vendors and coordinate efforts with Supply Chain groups for the best product prices.
+ Work withthe Branchand Regional management and National Accounts team to develop strategic territory business plans,assistwith proposals, contract research and negotiation, and implementation of sales strategies to achieve sales growth.
+ Ensure contractual compliance that may require difficult conversations surrounding deviations from contractual agreements in partnership with management and national account teams.
+ Identifyand communicate work in process, threats, opportunities, and related market trends asappropriate.
+ Develop and continually improve product knowledge, pricing, and MRC Global systems, procedures, and strategy.
+ Aggressively respond to and meet sales opportunities by serving as the source for customers' required information whilemaintainingconsistent contact with all customers in the assigned area of responsibility.
+ Develop customer retention strategies by consistently illustrating MRCGlobal'svalue proposition in conjunction with evolving customer needs.
+ Drive effective partnership with the Branch team, communicate to deepen understanding of customer business processes, buying procedures, and expectations for service.
+ Attend branch meetings, shareinformationand instill vision, and create enthusiasm to achieve goals.
+ Partner with the branch and other internal resources to investigate and resolve all customer complaints promptly, evaluate the source of the problem, and follow the resolution.
+ Perform related administrative functionsin accordance withMRC Global procedures to include quotations, order placement, delivery confirmation, processing changes and returns, and responding to messages and inquiries.
+ Work with the branch warehouse to achieve delivery performance goals, ensure orders are filled as promised, and keep customers informed of order status.
+ Advocate and engage in the promotion and maintenance of safety initiatives.
+ Exercise care in all activities anddemonstratesafety leadership.
+ Carry out other duties within the scope, spirit, and purpose of the job.
+ Take reasonable care for the safety and health of yourself and others.
+ Address and report workplace hazards, injuries, or illnesses immediately.
**Qualifications**
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.
+ Any combination of four or more years in customer service, inside sales, and/or warehouse services in a position with increasing responsibility, to includedemonstratedsales negotiation experience.
+ Demonstrated knowledge of PVF materials and ability to understand the scope of services to include pricing, supply, and contract terms.
+ Demonstrated competence in the use of computers and software applications.
+ Demonstrated ability to communicate and promote ideas and transfer detailed knowledge to others in one-to-one or group situations.
+ The willingness and ability to be on call are needed to provide 24-hour service to customers.
+ The willingness and ability to travel within and outside the branch service area, with occasional overnight stays.
+ Must have a current, valid driver's license and acceptable record at all times.
**Additional Qualifications**
+ Must have the ability to provide documentation verifying legal work status.
+ Ability to read and