Sales Assistant - Pressure Control Valves

Company Description:  

For over 80 years, Puffer-Sweiven has set the standard in equipment and services for process control, automation, safety, and reliability. We help process-intensive facilities run more efficiently and safely by delivering quality products, technical support, and knowledgeable staff to implement the needed process solutions — with the goal of exceeding customer expectations. Our dedication brings the most advanced products and services to our customers throughout the Central and Gulf Coast regions of Texas.  

Specialties:  

As an Emerson Impact Partner, we offer a broad base of superior solutions including the top product lines for a given application. Our specialties at Puffer-Sweiven include:  

• Pressure Management  
• Isolation Valves & Actuation  
• Control Valves & Regulators  
• Process Control & Safety Systems  
• Oil & Gas Automation– fiscal custody metering, controls, and SCADA  
• Reliability Solutions & Services  
• Specialty Pumps & Rotating Equipment  
• Instrumentation  
• Maintenance & Repair Services   

Duties and Responsibilities 

• Works with the Account Managers to develop proposals, define a scope of deliverables, assist with developing a project strategy and advise on technical elements of solutions implementation.
• Ensures the proper selection of products and services provided by the Company and the principals represented.
• Applies product and application knowledge to solve customer problems.
• Performs pricing, quoting, and processing of customers’ requests from sales queues.
• Utilize tools, such as Salesforce and Emerson software, to manage business processes.
• Participates in the interface with manufacturers, customers, and sales team to provide expertise and direction on proper selection and applications.
• Supports the sales team direction on customer expectations, pricing strategy, delivery of and overall project completion.
• Understands internal goals and how to positively impact sales team’s objectives.
• Collaborates with cross-team sales groups as needed to obtain project information and determine the best solution to serve our customer.
• Educates customers on the full benefit of products, services, and technology and on the proper application of solutions.
• Seeks to broaden scope of supply to cover as many Puffer-Sweiven products as possible.
• Participates in internal training programs and helps educate and broaden the sales team’s general application knowledge.

QUALIFICATIONS 

Education/Knowledge: 

•  BS/BA technical degree (Engineering/Supply Chain) preferred or combination of applicable education and experience.
• Advanced technical knowledge/understanding of Flow Measurement Industrial Automation and Instrumentation industry

Experience/Skills: 

•  1-3 years as an inside sales representative or equivalent in a technical sales environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• High level of PC proficiency including MS Office, principal supplied software, CRM and ERP internal business systems.