Asphalt Marketer

Date: Feb 13, 2023

Location:

Tacoma, WA, US, 98421

Job Function: Commercial / Planning

Requisition Number: 3450

Title: Asphalt Marketer

WHO WE ARE:

Par Pacific is a growth-oriented company that owns and operates market-leading energy and infrastructure businesses in logistically-complex markets. Par Pacific combines experience in the oil and gas industry with corporate financing know-how. We bring this unique strength to complex markets where we seek out diamonds in the rough. As a nimble, entrepreneurial organization, we actively pursue new opportunities in response to local market demands and changing external environments.

The Role

Reporting to the Director of North America Asphalt Sales, you will play a key part in the integration of marketing asphalt in the wholesale and retail markets of our mainland refineries.  As part of your specific responsibilities, in the following areas, you will:

• Develop and maintain effective relationship with all customers, ensuring customer expectations are met through proactive problem identification and resolution strategies.
• Maintain and/or increase sales volume for company's products and services, while maintaining sales expense budget.
• Work closely with the Director of North America Asphalt Sales in developing sales and marketing programs to reach sales goals effectively and efficiently.
• Provide short and long-term forecasts for budget purposes.
• Creating accurate quotes and proposals according to customers' needs as well as bid specifications.
• Updating and sending out pricing to customers.
• Develop plan for own annual performance review with management's assistance.
• Keep up to date on product changes, selling strategies, competitive methods, expense control, etc.
• Manage administrative duties to include full detailed reports and status updates meeting established deadlines and objectives.
• Establish annual sales forecast by product and recommend sales programs to reach sales projections.

The Opportunity

• Asphalt Marketer at a Growth-Oriented Energy Company
• Plenty of room to make an impact, continue to build out the function, and help refine and develop the processes and protocols
• A culture where suggestions and ideas are welcomed and valued
• Enjoy the entrepreneurial energy of a fast-growth organization built on a strong foundation of continued success

The Requirements

To meet the basic qualification for this role, you will have legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without requiring a visa transfer or visa sponsorship. To be a good fit for the Asphalt Marketer opportunity, you will have:

• Individual must have 5 years of seasoned sales experience in the asphalt industry.
• Strong negotiating skills, sense of urgency, and ability to work under pressure.
• Deep knowledge and understanding of asphalt market, trucking & rail logistics.
• Excellent working knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel as it is a primary tool used daily in this role. The ability to build, use, dissect, and troubleshoot Excel formulas is a must.
• A keen attention to detail and critical reasoning.
• Timely internal and external communications.
• A self-starter approach with the ability to work with little or no supervision in an independent and collaborative team environment.
• Attend all asphalt related meetings for State DOT's & Paving Organizations, Asphalt Institute, National Asphalt Paving Association.
• Highly developed oral, verbal, and written communication skills and an ability to work with management.
• Ability to communicate with others and to assimilate and understand information, in a manner consistent with the essential job functions.
• Ability to make presentations in front of many people.
• Ability to effectively work with customers, employees, and suppliers.
• Ability to analyze issues independently.
• Ability to understand and follow complex verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to meet attendance schedule with dependability and consistency.

Note: This description is intended to give you a general overview of the position and is not an exhaustive listing of duties and responsibilities.

More Good Reasons to work for Par:

Unique culture

There is nothing ordinary about Par Pacific -- a niche player in the energy space that operates in logistically complex markets. And there's certainly nothing ordinary about Par Pacific people. We are driven, hardworking, entrepreneur-minded professionals that love to win. If that describes you, you'll fit right in.

Location, location, location

Because Par Pacific is located in some of the most beautiful places throughout the country, our employees get to make these places their home and enrich their lives. The office where you'll work is in Tacoma, WA on Puget Sound with many recreational opportunities.

Opportunistic growth strategy

At Par Pacific, we look for operations with strong fundamentals and great employees who can move a business forward. Our management team has deep experience in the energy industry, as well as in leading mergers, acquisitions, and integrations of newly acquired companies.

Excellent compensation

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a strong comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision insurance; a robust allotment of paid time off; a 401(k) with company match; retirement savings plans; educational reimbursement; and more.

Keys to Success

We are looking for a highly motivated, self-starter with a positive attitude. Candidates should have a natural thirst for knowledge and curiosity to drive personal and professional development.

In addition, in order to be a successful Asphalt Marketer you will:

• Be proactive
• Achieve goals independently and contribute as a team player
• Identify ways to improve processes and controls
• Combine analytical skills and creativity in solving problems
• Strong work ethic and accountability
• Effectively communicate with the team and ask questions

The Company

Par Pacific Holdings, Inc., based in Houston, Texas, owns, manages and maintains interests in energy and infrastructure businesses. Par Pacific's strategy is to identify, acquire and operate energy and infrastructure businesses with attractive competitive positions. We own and operate refineries in Hawaii, Washington and Wyoming, with total operating throughput capacity of over 150 Mbpd. We own and operate one of the largest energy infrastructure networks in Hawaii with a logistics network supplying the major islands of the state. In Wyoming, Par Pacific owns a refinery and associated logistics network in a niche market. We operate 123 fuel retail outlets in Hawaii, Washington, and Idaho. Par Pacific has an active, opportunistic growth strategy. Our common stock is publicly traded on the NYSE under the trading symbol "PARR".

Note: Par Pacific will not accept calls from third-party recruiters. All candidates are required to apply through this web posting.

Par Pacific is an equal opportunity employer. Par Pacific prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information or any other status protected by applicable law.

Nearest Major Market: Tacoma

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