Job Description

JOB TITLE: Inside Sales Engineer
 
REPORTS TO
The Inside Sales Engineer will report to Sales Managers with dotted line reporting to Commercial Director of Petrona Gulf
JOB OVERVIEW
The Inside Sales Engineer is responsible for commercial and administrative related support functions to the management team within the Sales Department. The candidate offers the relevant sales, clerical and minor technical support for the sales department to carry out their core functions.
ACCOUNTABILITIES
Prepare quotations and commercial offers in line with project specifications in coordination with Sales Manager as well as follow up these offers
Support Sales Manager in selection and sourcing of products and services from local and overseas suppliers according to customer requirements
Supports Sales Managers for selection and evaluation of new local and overseas suppliers for material sourcing
Monitor latest projects, contracts, Tenders & ensure the timely submission of bids
Perform Sales Offer Reviews & Sales Order Reviews in coordination with Sales Managers
Edit an order review checklist in coordination with Sales Managers
Supports Sales Manager in review of Purchase Order as per instructed authorized limit & places order (local & overseas) for resale
Handles Customer Complaints, reports to management and takes corrective action as appropriate
Prepare the sales pipeline master and monitor/follow up on inquiries and quotations released
Responsible for Vendor and principal’s registration and pre-qualification in customer portals
Responsible for timely update of Pre-qualification documents
Responsible for creation and maintenance of supplier, manufacturer, customer and service provider database
Responsible for project filing
Maintenance of the Petrona Gulf shared drive to ensure documents updated are well labeled with dates and version controlled
Responsible to ensure record keeping of sales meetings with agenda
Responsible to ensure maintenance of Petrona Gulf action register with weekly follow up on tasks
Responsible for business reporting
Responsible for creation and maintenance of project intelligence database
Responsible for preparation and maintenance of office expenditures and petty cash
Support in the activities and documentation for ISO accreditation
Responsible for overall office maintenance
Responsible to coordinate meetings and office communications
 
 
QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS)
Education: Bachelor in Engineering (Mechanical Engineer preferrable)
Experience: 
Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in Sales Support & Sales Admin
Experience and familiarity of products - Pipes, fittings, flanges and valves
Experience and familiarity in the energy sector particularly Oil & Gas Industry – Upstream/midstream/downstream
 
Knowledge: 
Knowledge of supply chain in the Energy sector and technical spec understanding
Strong communication, customer service and organizational skills
Familiarity with Project life cycle - Conceptual design / FEED/EPIC
Knowledge and familiarity in relevant standards line API, ASTM, BS, MSS etc.
 
Skills:
Strong administrative abilities are required
Strong organizational skills
Strong customer service skills
Strong problem solving skills
Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
Self initiative and independent working skills
Ability to communicate effectively at all levels of an organization and with individuals and groups from different disciplines, industries and governmental agencies.
Ability to consistently and meticulously follow up with customers, suppliers and channel partners.
Strong multitasking abilities between various functions in a timely and with a high degree of accuracy.
Good problem solving and analytical skills.
Computer savvy including Microsoft Office Suite.
Familiar with ERP/CRM solutions.

Skills Required