Sales Support Representative I - TDW : Job Details

At TDW we put people first - that means working everyday to ensure the pipelines that run through our communities are operating safely and reliably. What sets us apart is our expertise, experience and commitment.Each day we dedicate ourselves to treating each other, our customers and our community with care and respect.Key ResponsibilitiesPrimary duties may include, but are not limited to:Trains to prepare quotes by interpreting customer line specifications/requirements through RFPs (request for proposal), TDW fitting/services inquiry form, and scope documents and translate these into services and product requirementsProcesses orders with accurate pricing and part numbers in a timely mannerTrains how to interpret completed Data Questionnaire from Client and identify suitable product &/or servicesDevelop understanding of scope of work laid out by customer/OSR and what deliverables need to be inputted into quoteLearns to develop knowledge of TDW manufacturing and/or services processes, and to communicate that knowledge appropriatelyTrains to assist TDW customers and colleagues define which TDW product/group of products &/or services best address the customers' operational requirementsAt time of quotation, search appropriate TDW databases (CRM, TDW Product Selector, parts list, OLDs) to try and find a design that may be suitable for the customer's project.Learns to develop knowledge, utilize, and enforce techTDW operational procedures, including acceptable Terms and Conditions (both legal and commercial) to customers and Outside sales,Trains to develop knowledge in pricing and quote preparation, as defined TDW pricing policies and guidelinesEnsures accuracy of bill-to and ship-to addresses for customers, reviews order for credit terms with Supervisor and submits to TDW Credit depart for approvalTrains and eventually converts the quote to sales order of existing customers into appropriate systems (CRM, WSGP, AX)Train to make price adjustments as directedKeeps Outside Sales Representatives apprised of any and all customer request changesWorks with client to negotiates shipping terms and methodsCollaborates with Shipping and/or TMP Production Planning to ensure and confirm proper deliveryProvides accurate and clear information to Engineering, Production control, and LogisticsConfirms with Supervisor the customer technology and service requirements have been correctly identified and commit TDW resources to ensure quality execution of service job and customer satisfactionEnsures that all correspondence and communication, written and verbal, with customers are professional and accurate,Communicates with other departments to meet the customers' delivery requirementsEnlist other Sales Support Reps to identify appropriate TDW departments and contact to enable effective coordination and resolution of all customer issues such as change orders, complaints, returns, repairs and literature requestsParticipates in projects, as assigned by the Supervisor or Region LeaderLearns of all TDW products: obsolete, current, and new product releasesLearns knowledge of industry design codes and market trends, including competitive advantagesTrains to facilitate meeting the specific product needs of the customer.ExperienceVocational training in business, engineering or pipe trades discipline or the equivalent experience of 5-7 years of technical sales experience required0-2 years of experience in related field