MRC Global · 1 week ago
Technical Outside Sales Specialist
Somerset, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelMRC Global serves the oil and gas industry across various sectors and is seeking a Technical Outside Sales Specialist. The role focuses on direct customer engagement for selling Valves, Automation, and Controls products, while maintaining strong customer relationships and handling key accounts.
EnergyIndustrialLogistics
Responsibilities
Analyze assigned territory for new customers and markets, and established customers 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 the customer 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 and resale cost, and expense items
Take reasonable care for the safety and health of yourself and others
Report workplace hazards, injuries, or illnesses immediately
Perform other duties or projects as assigned
Qualification
Required
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
Valid Driver's License with the ability to meet the MRC Global vehicle policy
Regional travel is 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
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; to understand and interpret safety instructions, and to respond to inquiries
Ability to understand and comply with MRC Global guidelines & expectations, to include Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest guidelines
Company
MRC Global
MRC Global distributes pipe, valves, fittings, and infrastructure products to industries.
Founded in 1921
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$713MKey Investors
Cornell Capital
2025-06-26Acquired
2024-10-29Post Ipo Debt· $350M
2015-05-19Post Ipo Equity· $363M
Leadership Team
Rob Saltiel
President & CEO
Grant Bates
Senior Vice President NA Operations & Ecommerce
Recent News
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