Sales Support Associate

Job Purpose

Performs administrative, clerical, and data entry duties to support sales operations.

Responsibilities

Individualmust be able to perform the essential duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Contribute to the efficient and effective operation of their team or departmentin order tomeet MRC Globalobjectives.

• Establish andmaintainrelevant files and process incoming and outgoing mail. 

• Answer incoming calls from customers and internal contacts, take messages, and follow up asappropriate. 

• Perform efficient andaccuratedata entry using MRC Global-specific software: may include purchase orders, sales orders,expediting, sales quotes, buyouts, and/or direct shipments with vendor verification. 

• Confirm accuracy of purchases with vendors, including shipping, billing, and customer support. 

• Assistwith ongoing competitive analysis to include the preparation of reports or other materials. 

• Assistwith general office duties and related tasks, i.e., travel arrangements, expense reporting, copying, filing, and office supply orders. 

• Establish excellent rapport with management, corporate employees, branch employees, vendors, and customers using written correspondence, proper phone etiquette, and other effective interpersonal skills. 

• Take reasonable care for the safety and health of yourself and others. 

• Report workplace hazards, injuries, or illnessesimmediately.

• Perform other duties orprojects asassigned.

Qualifications

Any combination of requirementsthatprovidesthe knowledge and abilities necessary to perform essential dutiesandresponsibilitieswill be considered.

• High school diploma or GED (General Education Degree).

• Two years of experienceworking in a business office.

• Experience or the ability to learnpurchasingsystems,RAZOR, and other MRC Global-specific software.

• Ability tomaintainstrict confidentiality (specificallyregardingdepartment,contracts, and original cost of material), to prioritize multiple tasks, and to work independently and as part of a team.

• Demonstrated Proficiencywith andaccuracy in using MS Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Outlook.

• Ability to work scheduled and unscheduled overtime.

Additional Qualifications

• Must have the ability to provide documentation verifying legal work status.

• Ability to read and speak the English language proficientlyin order tocommunicate with others, understand and interpret safety instructions, and to respond to inquiries.

• Ability to understand andcomply withMRC guidelines and expectations,includingCode of Conduct and Conflict of Interest guidelines.

Working Conditions

• For position-specific detailsregardingthe physical and mental demands and working conditions, contact Human Resources. 

• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals to perform essential functions.