Inside Sales Representative St. Louis MO and Tulsa, OK

Mead O'Brien, a leading provider of valves, valve automation, instrumentation and steam specialties is seeking an Inside Sales Representative for its Tulsa, OK and St. Louis, MO branch office.

We're seeking a professional, that has a desire to learn, self-starter, strong technical aptitude, analytical thinker, strong communication skills, positive attitude, and problem solver, to work in a team environment.

The Inside Sales Representative will support our sales efforts with exceptional application support and ensuring customer requirements are met or exceeded in a timely manner. They will develop and strengthen customer and supplier relationships in pursuit of being the expert for our products and how they are applied in the industries and markets we serve including valve selection and automation sizing. Some of the primary markets we serve include Water/Wastewater, Oil & Gas, Power Generation, Mechanical Contractors, and Consultant Engineers, and Plans & Specifications. Major manufacturers include: APS/Innerlynx, Bermad, Henry Pratt, Limitorque, Milliken, Omni, ValvTechnologies, and ASCO.

Responsibilities may include:

• Identify sales opportunities through problem solving.
• Participate in product training sessions.
• Assist with development of technical solutions for customers.
• Assist with development of submittal or approval drawings.
• Maintain complete and accurate customer contact information.
• Provide timely and courteous resolution of customer issues or concerns.
• Complete and accurate quote and order entry processing.

Qualifications

• Some college experience or technical background preferred with experience in valves and instrumentation products valve automation a plus.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical or engineering diagrams / specifications.
• Positive mental attitude, mechanical aptitude, organizational capability, the ability to solve problems and a desire to learn.
• Self-motivated.
• The ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in written form.
• The desire to be helpful and to be of service to others. 

About Mead O'Brien, Inc.

Mead O'Brien, Inc. is a family-owned company with a strong history and roots dating back over 90 years. We specialize in valves & valve automation, steam & hot water products and systems, and instrumentation products with extensive product and application knowledge possessed by our sales force. We function as a problem solver, innovator, and best total cost provider to industries including Power, Refining, Chemical, Food & Beverage, Oil & Gas, Water & Wastewater, and HVAC & Institutional markets throughout all or part of ten states in the Midwest.