Upstream Manufacturing Associate Jobs in El Segundo, CA

Job Purpose

The Sales & Service Representativeis responsible fordelivering business-to-business customer service through the order process of pipe, valves, and fitting products (PVF). The Sales & Service Representative creates and/orentersquotes,processescustomer orders, andresolvescustomer issues. The Sales & Service Representative plays a critical role in maximizing value for customers while driving MRC Global strategies for safety, gross margin growth, and financial/operational performance.

Salary Range

• $24.50 - $32, depending on position qualifications, job related skills and experience, education, certifications, and geographic location.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits packages that include health insurance, retirement plans, vacation, vacation purchase program, and other employee assistance offerings.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

Individual must be able to perform the essential duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Respond to customer requests for quotes by sourcing products from the Company's existing inventory orpurchasingthem externally.

• Build quotes that simultaneously create value for the customer and profitability for MRC Global.

• Identifyand actively pursue sales opportunities to contribute to overall sales growth.

• Ability to proactively engage with customers andutilizeproduct knowledge to make recommendations and offer add-on solutions that maximize customer delight and drive sales growth.

• Utilize MRC Global systems/software to create quotes,locateavailable products/materials, process customers' orders, create vendor purchase orders (PO), and perform other tasks related to customer needs.

• Adhere to customer contract requirements related to pricing/non-contract pricing, freight, delivery schedules, and KPIs.

• Verify the on-time shipping/delivery status of pending inbound and outbound shipments.

• Communicate status proactively with the customer and adjust product sourcing efforts if needed.

• Proactively respond to customers' needs and concerns with options by using a problem-solving approach.

• Validate that products specified in customers' quote requests arepermittedper their respective approved manufacturer's list (AML) or other customer-provided specifications.

• Reference customer processing guides and other tools/resources tomaintainfamiliarity with customer preferences/processes.

• Consult withamanager, other MRC Global departments, and suppliers as necessary to create the best possible customer experience.

• Service next-level customer needs, including orders involving externally sourced labor, return material authorizations (RMA), purchase order changes, and orders involving special invoicing needs.

• Communicate responsively and professionally with customers, suppliers, and coworkers to execute all main steps of the order process.

Required Experience

• One (1) or more yearsofexperience in a dedicated customer-facing role, inside sales, and/or warehouse services.

• OR recent completion of post-secondary education to include any of the following: Technical/Trade School, associate degree, bachelor's degree, preferably with studies in industrial or sales.

• Must have a current, valid driver's license and acceptable recordat all times.

Skills & Abilities

• Competent in the use of computers and software applications.

• Ability to communicate and promote ideas and transfer detailed knowledge to others.

• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations.

• Attention to detailandworkwith a sense of urgency.

Working Conditions

• Frequent driving/traveling.

• Able to interact with othersfrequently.

• Most work is performed at a desk or in front of a computer.

• Able to sit/stand forlong periodsof time.

• Foradditionalposition-specific detailsregardingthe physical and mental demands and working conditions, contact Human Resources.

• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals to perform essential functions.