Sales Executive

Van Leeuwen Pipe And Tube (Thailand) Ltd.

Van Leeuwen Pipe And Tube (Thailand) Ltd. (Pathum Wan)

Bangkok, Thailand

Van Leeuwen is a globally operating trading company and specialist in steel pipes and pipe and tube applications. The company is headquartered in Zwijndrecht, the Netherlands, and globally active with 77 offices and warehouse locations in 33 countries in Europe, the Middle East, Asia Pacific and North America. The family-owned company was founded in 1924 by Pieter van Leeuwen. With a history of almost a century as a specialized business partner, we live up to our promise of delivering 'More than tubes.'. The company has 2,500 employees worldwide. They have specialist knowledge of sourcing, processing, stock planning, project management and logistics. Our passion is to create the best value, working closely together with customers in various segments in the industry and energy markets.

About this position

The Sales Executive is responsible for achieving the company budget through individual sales targets and teamwork. This role involves managing sales activities within a designated customer portfolio, focusing on steel products for various industries, and developing strong business relationships with customers.

Responsibilities

• Focus on the sales of steel products for the oil & gas, chemical, powergen or other (renewable) energy industries. Primarily sales of pipes, tubes, fittings, flanges or other related steel products.
• Ensure achievement of individual and company sales targets
• Involved in offering to customers and sourcing of materials from suppliers
• Negotiate with customers and suppliers to maximize revenue and margins
• Close coordination and cooperation with back-office support members
• Maintain sales related documentation like sales master, customer information sheets etc.
• Conduct customer visits, build relations and drive market development with existing and new customers
• Identify and develop new business opportunities and expand customer base
• Prepare sales reports and brief commercial department of developments during regular sales briefings
• Assist in operational execution and payments (whereas required)
• Responsible for general administrative tasks related to sales and where required and/or assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor Degree in business administration, marketing, engineering, or other relevant field
• Minimum 2 years experience in sales / marketing function with proven track record. Relevant experience in the steel industry, oil & gas, petrochemical & construction industries preferred.
• Good written and verbal communication skills in English is a must
• High computer literacy with advanced skills in MS Office especially in MS Excel
• Good interpersonal skills, ability to deal with people of all levels
• Strong communicator with excellent negotiation and persuasion skills
• Visit customers in Chonburi, Rayong, Bangkok and other areas in Thailand with own vehicle