Sales Support Associate

MRC Global US•Grand Prairie, TX

About The Position

MRC Global serves the oil and gas industry across the upstream, midstream and downstream sectors as well as the chemical and gas distribution market sectors worldwide. Job Purpose Performs administrative, clerical, and data entry duties to support sales operations.

Requirements

Any combination of requirements, which provide knowledge and abilities necessary to perform essential duties and responsibilities, will be considered.
High school diploma or GED (General Education Degree )
Two years’ experience in working in a business office
Experience or the ability to learn purchasing systems, RAZOR and other MRC Global specific software
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality (specifically regarding department, contracts and original cost of material), to prioritize multiple tasks, and to work independently and as part of a team
Demonstrated Proficiency with and accuracy in using MS Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Outlook
Ability to work scheduled and unscheduled overtime
Must have the ability to provide documentation verifying legal work status
Ability to read and speak the English language proficiently in order to communicate with others, understand and interpret safety instructions, and to respond to inquiries
Ability to understand and comply with MRC guidelines and expectations, to include Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest guidelines

Responsibilities

Contribute to the efficient and effective operation of their team or department in order to meet MRC Global objectives
Establish and maintain relevant files and process incoming and outgoing mail
Answer incoming calls from customers and internal contacts, take messages and follow-up as appropriate
Perform efficient and accurate data entry using MRC Global specific software: may include purchase orders, sales orders, expediting , sales quotes, buyouts and/or direct shipments with vendor verification
Confirm accuracy of purchases with vendors to include shipping, billing and customer support
Assist with on-going competitive analysis to include the preparation of reports or other materials
Assist with general office duties and related tasks, i.e., travel arrangements, expense reporting, copying, filing, office supply orders
Establish excellent rapport with management, corporate employees, branch employees, vendors, and customers using written correspondence, proper phone etiquette, and other effective interpersonal skills
Perform other duties or projects as assigned
Take reasonable care for the safety and health of yourself and others; report workplace hazards, injuries, or illness immediately