Sales Support Specialist
Job Summary
Join our Houston team as a Sales Support Specialist, supporting outside sales with proposals, technical reporting, and project scope development. This role offers hands-on exposure to full-cycle sales and is a stepping stone to outside sales for ambitious candidates with strong technical and communication skills.
About the role
This position serves as a launching pad into Outside Sales. The ideal candidate is motivated to learn our business from the ground up, build strong customer relationships, and develop the skills necessary to transition into an Outside Sales role as they gain experience and product knowledge.
Responsibilities
- Facilitate the RFQ and order entry process in conjunction with outside sales.
- Cook with sales to manage CRM and ensure accurate tracking of projects as they develop.
- Aid outside sales in developing comprehensive proposals to secure turn-key projects.
- Attend joint sales calls and provide assistance in defining and assessing the scope of work.
- Help develop a winning strategy for estimates.
- Interface with internal departments to gather required information to support the defined strategy.
- Participate and perform a key role in kick-off meetings with the project execution team to ensure seamless transition of the proposed scope of work.
- Communicate with clients as needed to gather outstanding information on projects during the pre-bid, RFQ, and execution process.
- Cook with engineering, project management, and construction during projects on behalf of the Sales team.
- Become proficient with SAP to support product orders with inside sales.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a technical field (i.e. engineering, industrial distribution, construction) or business, preferred
- Previous experience with industrial sales is preferred
- Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment
- A strong work ethic
Qualifications
- None specified
Skills
- Technical proficiency
- Project management
- Communication skills
- Teamwork
Benefits
- Not specified
Pay
- Not specified
Schedule
- Not specified
Company Information
Chemelex is a global leader in electric thermal and sensing solutions, protecting the world’s critical processes, places and people. With over 50 years of innovation and a commitment to excellence, we develop solutions that ensure safety, reliability, and efficiency in diverse environments – from industrial plants and data centers to people’s homes. We deliver future-ready technologies, advanced engineering capabilities and local expertise backed by global standards. Our offering includes a leading portfolio from our trusted brands: Raychem, Tracer, Nuheat and Pyrotenax.
Dimensions of Excellence
We are committed to equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by national, federal, state or local law.