Proposal /Technical Sales Engineer
Job details
PIPECARE Group is one of the leading in-line inspection companies worldwide with over 20 years of experience providing in-line inspection. PIPECARE Group is looking for an experienced Proposal / Technical Sales Engineer who will be able to provide innovative solutions to meet and exceed customer expectations, while having a strong customer focus and outstanding sales skills. Key Responsibilities & Authorities
- Document all associated inquiries received from clients.
- Ensure that all new inquiries are assigned to proper project number.
- Obtain approval to bid or decline.
- Prepare cost estimate and propose a price for the project.
- Prepare technical proposals and submit to territory director.
- Prepare bid bond requirements.
- Coordinate with other departments within PIPECARE during the bidding or prequalification stage associated with mobilization and demobilization is properly identified and understood.
- Coordinate with Finance department to prepare and develop the cost estimate for the project.
- Request Operations to conduct the site survey if appropriate.
- Update customer information and Corporate EMS: create enquiries timely; follow the sales flow chart while bidding for a job; transfer the project timely after PIPECARE confirms the order to the client; updating the forecast by the end of each month; update the status of project regularly.
- Prepare cost estimate report.
- Provide all relevant or requested reports to VP and/or country manage and sales manager.
- Submit the daily, weekly and monthly reports to territory VP and sales manager.
- Ensure all the related communications associated with the new inquires is communicated to the territory Vice President/country manager.
- Ensure that all the tender documents are properly read and understood for the client requirements or the scope of service.
- Ensure all the possible risks associated with the scope of work is covered and submitted to the technical sales manager for their review.
- Ensure all the inquiries are responded on timely basis.
- Ensure that complete bids are submitted on time or before the target due date.
- Ensure the project transfers are carried out within 2 days of the receipt of confirmation from clients.
- Achieve the agreed sales targets.
- Maintain good relationship with customers.
- BS degree in Engineering or equivalent technical experience/exposure with sound commercial skills.
- Further qualifications or extended course experience in commercial activities
- Language skills, particularly English, Arabic and French are highly recommended
- Good communication and presentation skills.
- Well known about Microsoft office programs, CRM, ERP are an advantage
- Solid technical knowledge of ILI products and applicable industry standards.
- Experience within the Oil and Gas sector (preferably) or service project-based companies.
- Minimum of 1 year experience in commercial and technical tender preparations
- Lifting and Carrying: Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
- Mobility: Must be able to walk and climb to perform duties, including maneuvering within a refinery or plant environment and accessing elevated platforms via ladders and stairwells.
- Communication: Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing, or other communication capabilities, to communicate effectively.
- Focus and Multitasking: Ability to maintain focus and multitask effectively.
- Safety Equipment: Must be able to wear safety equipment as required by the safety department for personal protection, if/where needed in manufacturing environments.
- Personal Mobility and Reflexes: Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, with or without reasonable accommodations, to perform office duties and travel to off-site locations when necessary.
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