Product 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

Collaborate with Service Centers, regional teams, and executive sponsors to strategize and implement the growth of technical products . Focus on expanding sales with core customers, EPC , and fabrication accounts, incorporating plans for sales and gross margin enhancements .

Key Duties & Responsibilities

The Product Specialist ’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to :

- Develo p pricing for technical products project s and competitive bids.

- Develop and maintain spreadsheets for customer bids, which include cost and gross margin.

- Develop and maintain relationships with vendors as well as our customers via site visit, phone, and/or email.

- Support MRO Operations , Branch Sales, and Project Sales in both the competitive space as well as contract fulfillment.

- Become well - versed in technical products and assist in training local sales teams within the organization.

- 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.

- R eport workplace hazards, injuries, or illnesses immediately .

- Coordinate with MRC Global SCM for restocking levels, product rationalization, and new inventory items.

- Identify and communicate product market demand trends through communication with end users and MRC Global field representatives/locations.

- Represent MRC Global in attending applicable market meetings and conferences.

- Conduct technical products capability presentations and training at end user level, MRC Global service center level , and MRC Global executive sponsor level.

- Create and maintain customer awareness of MRC Global's technical capabilities.

Required Experience

- High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) and additional post-secondary training or education.

- 5+ years’ experience in either Inside Sales or Project Management

- Basic knowledge of Pipe, Fittings, and Flanges

Skills & Abilities

- Strong PC skills with extensive knowled ge of Microsoft Excel , Access, Word and Outlook

- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and professionally

- Strong a ttention to detail, good decision-making skills, and the willingness to exercise them.

- Self-motivated, strong organizational and time management skills.

- Ability to learn MRC Global business processes and MRC Global-specific software.

- Valid Driver’s License with the ability to meet the MRC Global vehicle policy.

- 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 to respond to inquiries .

- Ability to understand and comply with MRC Global guidelines and expectations, to include Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest guidelines.

Working Conditions

- Most tasks are conducted at a desk or in front of a computer .

- Able to sit/stand for long periods of time.

- Requires a commitment to in-office presence, with occasional travel to branches, customers, and vendors.

- 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.

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