Industry Specialist
Valmet · Houston
Position: Industry Specialist
Shift: On-site
Position Overview:
This position’s overall purpose is to develop and direct Valvtechnologies, Inc. long term vision as a part of a cross-functional team. This position is responsible for technical sales, quoting and commercial support; this includes responding to customer and channel partner inquiries and working in partnership with field sales, engineering and project management staff to secure and grow engineered product sales.
Job Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement specific quotations and marketing strategies, for all end-users as well as all major contractor and engineering companies on a worldwide basis
- Negotiate and manage major strategic alliances and major valve contracts
- Reviews all the technical & commercial requirements of request for quotes and/or contracts received; particular emphasis on maximizing the company profit potential
- Consults closely with Engineering on proposed product configurations to ensure conformance to company capabilities and industry standards
- Knowledge of specific codes and standards as the relate to the individual industry focus
- Must be able to handle customer problems, complaints, questions in field either personally or in conjunction with Field Service Department
- Regularly follows-up on all quotations
Core Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree or relevant work experience in O&G
- Strong knowledge of process and severe service applications within the O&G markets
- Understanding of valve and actuator manufacturing material/product application with goal of improving quoting, design and manufacturing processes and efficiency
- Knowledge of manufacturing processes and workflows
- The ability to accurately read, review, and interpret specifications and data sheets
- Ability to meet multiple deadlines with the ability to deliver on time; ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills
- Strongly customer-centric in style and behaviors
- Ability to work directly with end-users representatives and distributers