Industry Specialist

**Position:** Industry Specialist --------------------------------- **Shift:** On-site  ------------------- **Position Overview:** This position’s overall purpose is to develop and direct Valvtechnologies, Inc. long term vision as a part of a cross-functional team.  This position is responsible for technical sales, quoting and commercial support; this includes responding to customer and channel partner inquiries and working in partnership with field sales, engineering and project management staff to secure and grow engineered product sales. **Job Responsibilities:**  * Develop and implement specific quotations and marketing strategies, for all end-users as well as all major contractor and engineering companies on a worldwide basis * Negotiate and manage major strategic alliances and major valve contracts * Reviews all the technical & commercial requirements of request for quotes and/or contracts received; particular emphasis on maximizing the company profit potential * Consults closely with Engineering on proposed product configurations to ensure conformance to company capabilities and industry standards * Knowledge of specific codes and standards as the relate to the individual industry focus * Must be able to handle customer problems, complaints, questions in field either personally or in conjunction with Field Service Department * Regularly follows-up on all quotations **Core Qualifications:** * Bachelor’s degree or relevant work experience in O&G * Strong knowledge of process and severe service applications within the O&G markets * Understanding of valve and actuator manufacturing material/product application with goal of improving quoting, design and manufacturing processes and efficiency * Knowledge of manufacturing processes and workflows * The ability to accurately read, review, and interpret specifications and data sheets * Ability to meet multiple deadlines with the ability to deliver on time; ability to work in a fast-paced environment * Excellent written and verbal communications skills * Strongly customer-centric in style and behaviors * Ability to work directly with end-users representatives and distributers