Technical Sales Engineer
HOUSTON-LOUISIANA STREET(USA), HOUSTON, United States / US
Full Time
6 hours ago
Key skills
LeadershipCommunicationSales
About this role
Country
United States / US
City
HOUSTON
Workplace location
HOUSTON-LOUISIANA STREET(USA)
Employer company
TotalEnergies Petrochemicals & Refining USA, Inc.
Domain
Sales
Type of contract
Regular position
Experience
Minimum 6 years
Context & Environment
About TotalEnergies
TotalEnergies is a major energy company, which produces and markets fuels, natural gas and low-carbon electricity. Over 100,000 employees are committed to better energy that is safer, more affordable, cleaner and accessible to as many people as possible. Active in more than 120 countries, TotalEnergies ambition is to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050 or sooner. The US Government is engineering a major transformation of the US economy with ambitious goals to cut GHG emissions in half by 2030 and reach net-zero emissions by 2050.
What We Provide
TotalEnergies offers a robust comprehensive benefits package available to employees on the first day of hire. These benefits include but are not limited to generous PTO, medical, dental & vision care, HSA with company contributions, health FSA, commuter benefits or paid parking, 401(k) plan with employer match, pension plan, life & accident insurances, generous parental leave, education assistance, fitness subsidy and more.
TotalEnergies celebrates diversity and is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status or any other category protected under applicable federal, state or local law. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs.
TotalEnergies believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.
International Consideration
TotalEnergies regrets that it is unable to sponsor employment Visas or consider individuals on time-limited visa status for this position.
Activities
- Demonstrate safety as a core TOTALENERGIES values
- Complies with all site safety policies and practices, Polymers Americas safety activities and objectives
- Works with PPA US Manager and Global PPA team to offer the most suitable product to answer customer’s RFQ, maximizing the profitability for the account
- Follow up on customer’s forecast, credit, delivery to ensure customer’s order are fulfilled in a timely
- Timely investigation into complaints. And work with stakeholders to ensure corrective actions in place to avoid reoccurrence
- Attends to customer’s needs in molding trial: bumpers, body panels, side sills, rocker panels, air bags, etc. using these unusual materials
- Generates and provides certification needed by special Automotive customers — PPAP, PSW, ISO/A2LA, TDS',s. COA, etc.
- Schedule regular meetings (via teams or face to face) to ensure customer proximity and maintain good relationship for growth
- Customer prospection: Introduce PP Automotive USA, present products, follow product trials, solve complicated and critical performance, molding and color issues. All with the goal to develop business growth for PPA Americas
- Develop and maintain allocated accounts that fit into the overall growth areas and profitability as set in the budget
- Must maintain positive internal relationships with local and dotted line responsibility to the European PP Automotive Team
Candidate Profile
Education/Experience:
- B.S. degree or higher, preferably in Chemistry, Polymer Science, Mechanical or Chemical Engineering.
- 5+ years of relevant polymer experience. A good working knowledge of manufacturing capabilities and specialized end-use processing, especially injection molding.
Skills:
- Ability to organize, multi-task, think analytically, process strong verbal and written communication skills, interpersonal skills for effective leadership (boldness, active listener) and negotiating skills.
Other:
- Ability to travel independently 15-20% of the time.
Additional Information
TotalEnergies values diversity, promotes individual growth and offers equal opportunity careers.