Technical Sales Representative, Production Software & Automation

Requirements & Summary




Company: Weatherford
Skills: IT - Software Development, Sales
Experience: 3 + Years
Education: High School/Secondary
Location: Tianjin, China





Overview Weatherford is a leading global energy services company. Our world-class experts partner with customers to optimize their resources and realize the full potential of their assets. Across our operating locations, including manufacturing, research and development, service, and training facilities, operators choose us for strategic solutions that add efficiency, flexibility, and responsibility to any energy operation. We are focused on technology development, digital solutions, and defining our footprint in the new energy space. Our ability to provide integrated solutions across our segments will be critical to growth in our core operations and the energy transition. Energy producers face unique challenges every day, so it is our job to create solutions that enhance safety, streamline operations, and sustain uptime to meet or exceed their targets. We operate across the global energy landscape employing some of the best diverse talent in the industry. At Weatherford, we understand the value each individual brings to the table. We celebrate diversity in all its forms and are immensely proud of our workforce. We invite you to join our passionate, talented, word-class team. When you join Weatherford, you instantly feel connected to something bigger - a community that is grounded by our core values and driven to create innovative solutions for our customers. We celebrate each other's successes, grow together, and learn from each other constantly. Individually, we are impressive. Together, we are unstoppable. We are One Weatherford. Weatherford offers competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits program and provides you a challenging and enriching career path, with a healthy balance of structure and flexibility to chart your own course. Weatherford is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. Responsibilities The Technical Sales Manager (Regional) is responsible for the delivery of the annual revenue target agreed jointly by their Geozone Sales VP/Director & the Geozone Business Manager (GBM) for their particular Product Line(s). They will work in conjunction with the GBM who is accountable for the operational execution that delivers the identified revenue. The role will be accountable for delivering an accurate revenue and margin forecast based on operational activity and expenditure plans by their customers. This is to be incorporated into the local Account Plan. They are responsible for providing a detailed product line strategy document (their input into the Account Plan) which is to be reviewed on a regular basis, quarterly as a minimum. This review will monitor performance and offer early indication of potential revenue gaps that the role will be responsible for addressing accordingly. They will offer support to and be supported by the Account Managers to ensure effective and efficient delivery of all sales processes; support for all customer engagement opportunities, opportunity management, contract handover and management of the contract review process. Quotation generation and tender response is a key job function. They shall, through liaison with GBM and Account Managers qualify strategic business opportunities for introducing new technologies, products & services to both new and existing customers. The role proactively and strategically sells Weatherford tools, technologies and services within the defined Product Line segment but proactively seeks opportunities for cross product line selling and bundling. OPERATIONAL CAPABILTY Responsible for adopting consistent & effective use of the available Technology (SFDC.com, XAIT-Porter) F ollows up on leads & opportunities assigned to them - creates, updates & closes leads in SFDC Accountable for the technical review & commercial proposal using Xait-Porter, inc; initial pricing Oversees the tender development and response process, ensures all resources are available for highest quality submissions Liaise with Commercial Operations to ensure efficient and effective tender management inc negotiations Liaise with the legal department for contract drafting and execution Responsible for advising client whether or not the Company wishes to participate in the opportunity Responsible for discussing the technical specifications with the client & gaining client feedback Responsible for contract review in conjunction with the Account Manager to agree overall performance Develop strategic plans to strengthen WFT Identity by understanding customer/industry key objectives & aligning our Core Capabilities, assembling and disseminating market intelligence Oversees all areas of business risk and ensure strategies exist to mitigate these as much as possible CLIENT COMMUNICATION Understands customer's needs and ensures products and services are marketed, positioned and understood by key decision makers in customer organizations. Responsible for responding to the Client Engagement Plan to enhance the profitability of the company through Weatherford provision of products and services to new & existing customers Proposes solutions to customers formally (through pitches, presentations & tender submissions) and informally through networks, relationships, discussions Responsible for relaying competitive information back to the appropriate PL stakeholders, inc: pricing, product performance, marketing material, activities, new products/technology etc. Responsible for developing specific client application value propositions Submit technical abstracts or articles to industry publications and/or WFT intercompany magazine. Maintains understanding of WFT tech. capabilities and service & effectively communicates PL to customers Participates in PL demonstrations and training to customers & internal stakeholders where appropriate Responsible for undertaking where appropriate contract closure meetings with the client in conjunction with the Account Manager FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE Responsible for the generation of annual revenue targets through the creation and conversion of account plans Drives Co alignment by ensuring the integration of all sales activities into a single client account plan As a minimum undertakes quarterly reviews of their account plans with the Geozone Sales leader and Account Managers Take relevant actions to identify and address revenue 'gaps' for the year to ensure target achievement Accountable for delivering positive commercial results through strong negotiating skills which result in significant continuous improvements in margin performance Evaluates sales opportunities via the Account Managers and GBMs Responsible for finalizing the upsell plan as per the BSA in conjunction with the Account Manager Qualifications REQUIRED 3 - 6 years of Industry technical / operational experience including 3 years sales experience. Degree in oil and gas production/ automation or related field Collaborative team player Strong technical knowledge of the Oil & Gas industry Management skills with ability to exercise initiative to resolve potential & actual problems Broad knowledge of the Weatherford sales process, policies, products & services Excellent communication skills Advanced computer and presentation skills with experience of delivering to internal and external clients Ability to understand and evaluate x-PL opportunities keyword: artificial lift, scada, digitalization, optimization, automation



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Published On 01-07-2022