Background:
· Technical / Engineering degree (Electrical, Electro-Mechanical, Physics, Marine Technology, Petroleum Technology, etc)
· 5+ years of proven technical sales knowledge and experience in cable, electrical products for use in marine, maritime, offshore / subsea oil & gas, ships, platforms, vessels, etc. with industry knowledge and contacts.
· Offshore Oil and Gas Industry awareness (business awareness, market understanding, terminology, processes, etc)
· Knowledge and understanding of product applications
· Technical understanding to translate customer technical needs and match them to company product applications
Technical:
· Technical background with proven sales skills and electrical / electro-mechanical aptitude
· Desired knowledge and/or familiarity with any of the following: cable properties (grounding, braiding, armour, etc), cable solutions, navigation related devices such as switchboards, panels, power & control units, instrumentation, & navigation systems.
Commercial:
· Able to compose quotations and generate correspondence to customers, end users, and reps that conforms to prescribed style and format.
· Efficient negotiation skills and proven ability to drive sales to closure
· Strong territorial management skills.
· Must be experienced in forecasting, budgeting, planning, and developing a territory with little supervision.
· Able to define problems collects data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions for commercial purposes
Traits:
. History of high level activity, with track record of rising above peers through promotion and recognition
· Dynamic, goal and target oriented, high energy, achiever, with a driven personality.
· Self-starter, motivated, and versatile salesperson, “hands-on” when needed, and able to conduct presentations to senior level personnel when required.
· Must be self-driven / reliant, able to work independently
· Planning and Organizing - Must be detailed, organized, focused, and deliberate in approach, with good follow-through
· Strong consultative and influencing abilities
Interpersonal:
· Ability to interact positively and professionally with external and internal customers.
· Must enjoy contacts and client visitations
· Interpersonal sensitivity
· Able to perform on-site demonstrations with equipment as required.
· Able to effectively present information to customers, management and public groups and respond to questions
· Must show depth in conversation and display sincere thought, concern and listening skills.
· Able to respond to common inquiries from customers, agencies, or members of the business community and be a strong problem solver.
Communication:
· Excellent written and verbal communications in English is essential
· Good phone and interactive skills
· Spanish speaking abilities always helpful
Other:
· Computer literate and experienced with Microsoft Office programs and sales CRM database / client contact programs.
· Good driving record.
· Ability to travel outside the Houston base area.
· Stable employment record
· Professional presence and demeanor
Key Words: Cable & Wire, Cable and Wire, Wire & Cable, Wire and Cable, Marine, Maritime, Offshore, O&G Platforms, grounding, braiding, armour cables, switchboards, panels, power & control, instrumentation, shipboard cables, electrical, lighting, generators
For immediate consideration, please forward Word format resume to rr@riceprosearch.com
Thank you !
Rice Professional Search
360 N. Sam Houston Pkwy East
Houston, Texas 77060
Rice Professional Search
Phone:
281-931-6400