Inside Sales Representative
National Oilwell Varco
Shreveport, LA
PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop and maintain customer relationships, providing technical expertise and support tailored to customer needs.
- Generate and qualify leads, identify potential opportunities, and provide customer feedback to management.
- Prepare and make presentations, provide information and technical support on products and services to prospects, customers, and colleagues.
- Utilize problem solving skills to troubleshoot issues with customers, provide detailed reports of findings, and recommend solutions.
- Utilize sales strategies and techniques to negotiate contracts, close sales, and meet sales goals.
- Monitor industry trends and competitor activities to ensure the company’s products and services remain competitive.
- Manage customer accounts including order processing, invoicing, and collections.
- Analyze customer issues and develop recommendations for improvement.
- Participate in team meetings to discuss customer issues, product updates, and sales strategies.
- Maintain a thorough knowledge of company products and services.
- Adhere and comply with state and federal law, the Company ISO Quality Program and procedures, Company policies and Safety and Environmental Regulations.
- Perform related duties as assigned.
JOB REQUIREMENTS & EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- 4 or more years of sales or related experience.
- Experience using ERP systems and sales systems, such as CRM desired.
- Proficient computer skills (Microsoft Office – Outlook, Excel, and Word)
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and customer service skills
- Ability to explain complex technical concepts in simple terms.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team member.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced work environment.
COMPETITIVE BENEFITS: (visit usbenefits.nov.com for more information about our benefits offerings)
- 401(k) Retirement Plan – NOV matches every dollar up to 5% of base pay and overtime for every dollar you invest.
- Competitive medical plans that cover your entire family (yourself, eligible spouse, and eligible children) as of your first date of hire for as little as $125 per pay period (bi-weekly.)
- FREE preventative medical and dental care for the entire family (when enrolled in an NOV medical/dental plan and seeing an in-network physician).
- FREE Basic Life and AD&D insurance (for full-time employees).
- All regular full-time employees start with 3 weeks of paid vacation per year (prorated based on start date).
- All regular full-time employees receive up to 11 paid holidays per year.