Sales Support Associate

Job Purpose

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

$20.77 - $24.57 per hour (depending on position qualifications, job related skills and experience, education, certifications, and geographic location).

• Comprehensive health insurance
• Retirement plans
• Vacation and vacation purchase program
• Employee assistance offerings

• Contribute to efficient and effective operation of team or department to meet MRC Global objectives.
• Establish and maintain relevant files and process incoming and outgoing mail.
• Answer incoming calls from customers and internal contacts, take messages, and follow up as appropriate.
• Perform efficient and accurate data entry using MRC Global‑specific software (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.
• Assist with ongoing competitive analysis, including preparation of reports or other materials.
• Assist with general office duties and related tasks (travel arrangements, expense reporting, copying, filing, 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.
• Perform other duties or projects as assigned.
• Take reasonable care for the safety and health of yourself and others, and report workplace hazards, injuries, or illnesses immediately.

• High school diploma or GED.
• Two years of experience working in a business office.
• Experience or ability to learn purchasing systems, RAZOR, and other MRC Global‑specific software.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality (specifically regarding department, contracts, and original cost of material) and to prioritize multiple tasks, work independently and as part of a team.
• Demonstrated proficiency and accuracy in using MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook).
• Ability to work scheduled and unscheduled overtime.

• Must have documentation verifying legal work status.
• Ability to read and speak English proficiently.
• Ability to understand and comply with MRC guidelines and expectations, including Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest guidelines.

For position-specific details regarding the physical and mental demands and working conditions, contact Human Resources. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals to perform essential functions.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.

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