Strategic Sales Support Specialist

Job Summary

Who is Pyrotek? Pyrotek is the most successful global industrial company you’ve never heard of (until now). Pyrotek is a global leader in high temperature materials and our products impact virtually everyone in the developed world. Our global team has worked for decades to deliver new technologies, advanced engineered systems and innovative materials to customers in industries all over the world. Join our team and create, improve and innovate the everyday!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The role of the Strategic Sales Support Specialist is to act as a liaison between Sales, Production, and core customers.  Support Sales and Operations functions by providing technical sales assistance, completing quotes and timelines for order fulfilment, and developing long-term, mutually beneficial relationships with Pyrotek’s Aluminium and Foundry sales customer base.

*This position is Monday - Friday, full time in office. Starting salary $55k, with the potential to earn more based on experience.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities

• Read, inspect, and interpret drawings for parts and assemblies to identify items required by customer or Sales teams.
• Visit customers, as needed, to provide technical guidance, assist with troubleshooting of pump-related equipment, and develop and/or enhance business relationships.
• Manage data collection for ongoing trials of new products and equipment, and accurately report information to the Engineering Department.
• Review customer complaints with Quality team to provide general feedback regarding product performance.
• Provide exemplary customer service by promptly and appropriately answering and responding to customer requests, and redirecting customer sales calls, when applicable.
• Effectively provide support to the Sales team by providing new part quotations, and troubleshooting, as needed, with quotations, orders, and account statuses.
• Regularly assist Sales team by reviewing specifications on customer quotations to facilitate order accuracy.
• Act as a liaison with Production and support teams by ensuring ongoing dialogue and internal communications, monitoring projects, and providing exemplary customer service to both parties.
• Coordinate with outside sales with regards to maintaining and distributing customer pricing.
• Utilize Customer Relationship Management software (CRM) to identify customers and collaborate with outside Sales team to coordinate communications with the purpose of soliciting new business and ensuring the accuracy of CRM data.
• Identify and develop prospective customers outside of current customer base by conducting cold calls and performing general research activities to determine where additional sales opportunities exist.
• Attend sales meetings/training sessions and other educational and industry related functions.

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• Competitive compensation and benefit plans
• Collaborative, innovative, and team environment
• Popcorn Thursday's!
• Low turnover and high retention!  A lot of our employees have been here for over 20 years!

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Qualifications

Education/Experience

Bachelor’s degree in business, or similar technical discipline, preferred, or four (4) years of service, sales, or manufacturing experience, preferably within the Aluminium or Foundry industry; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Core People Skills.  Ability to positively interact and work collaboratively with a diverse group of people at all levels of the organization. Genuine with high ethical standards and values and personal integrity and honesty.  Ability to apply a large measure of common sense to a variety of situations.

Communication Skills.  Ability to speak clearly and persuasively in person or over the phone in positive or negative situations, listen and obtain clarification, and respond well to questions.  Proficiency in writing clearly and concisely and editing work for spelling and grammar.  Ability to vary writing style to meet business needs.

Computer/Applications Skills.  Proficient computer skills using a variety of software applications systems.  Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Products, particularly Excel and Outlook, including ERP and CRM Systems.

Core Business Skills.  Ability to exercise sound judgement and discretion in handling of proprietary and confidential information.  Ability to work independently, without significant direction and to use resources effectively to “figure it out”.  Strong critical thinking skills, judgement and keen attention to detail and accuracy.  Exceptional prioritization, time management and organizational skills.  Ability to write routine reports and correspondences. Ability to operate within an approved budget and develop and implement cost savings measures that align with strategic goals.

Customer Service.  Passion for providing a high level of customer service and business development activities along with an in-depth understanding of sales principles and customer service practices. Proven ability to manage difficult or emotional customer situations, respond promptly to sales team, customer needs, solicit customer feedback to improve service, and respond to requests for service and assistance.  Ability to consistently and effectively meet customer service commitments.

Travel. Ability to travel domestically by land and air up to 10%.

Physical/Sensory Requirements

The following physical activities described here are representative of those required by a team member to perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation, if feasible, will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions of position.

Must be able to sit for long periods-of-time, bend and reach, use stairs, lift up to 25 pounds occasionally and communicate effectively in English by telephone, in person and in writing. Effectively use a personal computer, office equipment and telephone.    

Working Environment

While performing the essential responsibilities of this position, team member generally will work in an office with occasional work in the manufacturing environment where Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required, and noise, heat, fumes, and other hazardous environmental elements exist.

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