TITLE:   Global Account Manager - Operators/Service Companies
(Location) Houston, Texas

EFFECTIVE DATE: March 1, 2010

DEPARTMENT:  Sales

REPORTS TO: 
*Vice President Global Sales

 

SUMMARY OF FUNCTIONS:

  • Selling to and prospecting for new business accounts and managing existing accounts of globally-oriented offshore drilling contractors, energy operators and service companies.
  • Additional responsibilities include administration of existing and new accounts, implementation, ongoing support and total customer satisfaction.
  • Assisting with post-sales implementation coordinating the installation of new sites and ongoing support for offshore and land based activities.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Selling and prospecting for new business accounts, managing existing accounts of globally-oriented offshore drilling companies, energy operators and service companies.
  • Responsible for writing service order agreements, price quotes and giving presentations to senior level decision makers
  • Responsible for maintaining customer relationships as account manager.
  • Use company lead management system regularly and effectively
  • Assist with project management for offshore rigs, offshore production platforms, remote locations and land rigs.
  • Must be on call and available 24x7 and maintain a working home office including high-speed data.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS:

  • Will report directly to VP of Global Sales
  • Work closely with operations, engineering, finance, contracts and global salesforce to ensure maximum sales penetration and customer satisfaction.

EXPERIENCE AND/OR EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Minimum three to five years of oil field sales experience with an interest in commercial-grade satellite communications systems and Cisco networking equipment.
  • Solid understanding of and ability to sell managed telecom solutions
  • Minimum bachelors degree in related field or equivalent on the job experience.
  • Excellent communication skills, oral and written, and comfortable with making sales presentations to senior level/decision making personnel
  • Good computer and IP networking skills.
  • Self-starter able to work independently with minimal supervision.
  • Team player with strong planning, analytical and technical skills.
  • Customer focused and an effective communicator.
  • Available for domestic and international travel.
  • Comply with all safety requirements implemented by employer, customers, facility owners or vendors involved in the employees daily task
  • Strong knowledge of Excel and Microsoft Office; CRM
  • Project management experience a plus