Inside Sales Rep III

Forum Energy Technologies; Stafford (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Forum Energy Technologies in Stafford, Texas is seeking an experienced Sales Representative to answer customer inquiries and fulfill sales objectives. You will collaborate with colleagues and participate in client events while establishing relationships with business owners to drive revenue growth.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent and over 3 years of experience in sales, preferably in the industrial sector. Strong communication, problem-solving, and multi-tasking skills are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in sales, preferably in an industrial setting.
• Ability to establish and expand relationships with business owners.
• Must be quality-focused with strong documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Answer customer questions about products and pricing.
• Meet sales objectives and complete sales paperwork.
• Collaborate with colleagues on selling strategies.
• Participate in company-sponsored client events.
• Identify and prospect new target customers.

Skills

Sales techniques knowledge

Order entry software familiarity

Excellent communication skills

Problem solving

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent

Job description

Attracts potential customers by answering product and service questions, suggesting information about other products and services. Opens and maintains customer accounts by recording account information. Resolves product or service problems by clarifying the customer's complaint, determining the cause of the problem selecting and explaining the best solution to solve the problem, expediting correction or adjustment and following up to ensure resolution. Maintains financial accounts by processing customer adjustments, recommends potential products or services to management by collecting customer information and analyzing customer needs. Prepare product or service reports by analyzing customer information. Must be quality focused, problem solver, documentation skills, excellent communication skills, able to resolve conflict and analyze information. Must be a good multi-tasker.

Job Duties / Responsibilities

• Answering customers’ questions about products, prices, availability, product uses and credit terms
• Meeting all sales objectives and handling all aspects of completing a sale including paperwork
• Emphasizing product features based on analyses of customers’ needs and on technical knowledge of product capabilities and limitations
• Preparing sales contracts for orders obtained and order processing
• Selecting the correct products or assisting customers in making product selections based on their needs, product specifications and all other applicable regulations
• Collaborating with colleagues to exchange information such as selling strategies and marketing information
• Ability to establish and expand relationships with business owners and decision makers
• Demonstrate ability to close sales and overcome customer objections
• Participate in company sponsored clients events such as trainings, Customer meetings (on and off site), webinars etc.
• Develop and maintain exceptional relationships with existing customers
• Proactively call Customers to follow up on Quotes
• Expand sales channel and customer base, and generate revenue expansion and repeat business.
• Actively identify and prospect new target customers
• Process sales from Customer portals
• Reactivation of dormant accounts and new business development activities
• Various sales activities linked to revenue generation and marketing campaigns
• Utilization and updating internal systems
• Support sales efforts of outside sales team
• Other duties as assigned

Skills / Knowledge

• Working knowledge of sales techniques in an industrial setting.
• Familiar with order entry software and processes.

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent preferred

Experience

• 3+ years of experience.
• Industry background preferred
• Working knowledge of sales techniques in an industrial setting

About FET

FET (Forum Energy Technologies, Inc.) is a global company, serving the crude oil, natural gas, and renewable energy industries. FET is headquartered in Houston, TX with quality manufacturing, efficient distribution, and service facilities conveniently located to support the major energy-producing regions of the world. Forum’s products and services range from the underwater reservoir to the refinery, from the sea floor to the above ground transportation line. We pride ourselves on giving you a comprehensive offering of solutions to maximize your operations and improve your bottom line. Our customers are our partners and we work with them to solve their ever-changing challenges.

FET is an Equal Opportunity Employer. FET does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected under federal, state, or local law. All employment decisions and practices at FET are subject to the foregoing non-discrimination provisions and are based solely on merit, competence, performance, and business needs at the time.

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