Job Description
Job Description
SUMMARY
Serves as sales manager in assigned area from initial client contact through opportunity development and deal closing and post sale client follow-up.
PRIMARY JOB DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES
- Promote and market Merichem technologies, catalyst, adsorbents and services through technical sales visits, presentations and relationship development. This role’s focus is on technology sales and services.
- Work in conjunction with and lead Merichem sales representatives in assigned region, to provide market intelligence, identify project opportunities, build relationships with key client decision makers and close sales
- Develop and execute selling strategy
- Interface with customer for all sales related communications
- Manage all contractual documents, including effective interface with Merichem Legal. Provide review and input of key issues
- Develop selling price for proposals
- Lead negotiations with customers
- Interface with Proposal team for proposal development, including development of proposal technology concept design and pricing
- Continue to develop knowledge of Merichem Technologies, sales and business processes
- Begin to understand geographical area issues, competitors, key client power centers
- Develop account plans for major customers in territory
- Follow risk procedure and identify risks associated with project sale / execution
- Create monthly status reports including sales prospects, upcoming opportunities and regional sales strategy plan.
- Developed relationships and trust with key client process / project personnel based on understanding their needs
- Decide sales strategy, customer / prospect contacts and priority of proposals
- Recommend sales pricing, advertising / marketing procedures and strategies
- Show progress and continue to develop the 6 critical sales and business skill sets :
- Master MPT technologies
- Proven track record of closing sales
- Proven ability to make contacts at multiple levels in key customer organizations and understands their politics, power centers
- Develop relationships with clients that recognize Merichem’s value
- Evaluate competitor’s position, technology and strengths in sales plan
- Demonstrate outside customer focus while balancing internal company requirements
- Meet or exceed annual targets in line with marketing goals and assignments
- Continuously improve our commitment to excellence in Environmental, Health, Safety and Security performance
- Other duties as assigned by management
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering required5 years of experience in refining or midstream industry or equivalent requiredCompetence in a second language (Spanish) and / or language of assigned territory preferredMinimum of 1 year of experience selling to refineries, midstream, upstream or equivalent requiredSkilled presenter with industry contactsDemonstrated ability to network globallyKnowledge of amine and caustic treating principles for removal of sulfur and acidic impurities from hydrocarbon streams, both liquid and gaseous or H2S treating of gasses strongly preferredKnowledge of spent caustic treating principles beneficialSignificant knowledge of at least one of : refinery, midstream and petrochemical processes required; knowledge of the application of Merichem’s technologies and services preferredSales, interpersonal and negotiating skills, good writing and speaking skills requiredCapable of screening prospects / requests for proposal through technical evaluations, process recommendations, proposals, price negotiations, contract development / negotiation and award requiredSUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
This position has no supervisory responsibilityEXPECTED HOURS OF WORK
Able to work an agreed upon standard schedule and additional hours as job duties demandTRAVEL
Travel 45% or more domestic and / or internationalMust have a current, valid driver's license and passportAble to be insurable under our company's liability insurance policyWORK CONDITIONS
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Physical demands include ability to travel internationally. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Environment and physical effort
Able to work in an office environmentAble to travel internationallyAble to maintain focus and analyze dataAble to sit and use a computer for extended periods of timeAble to speak and communicate proficientlyAble to climb stairs and lift up to 20 pounds and exert forceAble to use hands to grasp objectsAble to see clearly judge distance and spatial relationships to distinguish objects as they areRoutine physical exertion. Standing, walking and climbing for moderate periodsJob requires site visits to plants which may require climbing ladders up to 50 feetAble to use personal protective equipment (PPE)Hazards :May be in an environment where toxic chemicals may be present
Site visits in refineries and plants may include exposure to materials such as caustic, strong acids and hydrocarbons, potential for H2S exposure and requirements for additional testing (e.g. PPE, drug)Visits to foreign countries with potential cultural and risk issuesOTHER DUTIES : Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.