What are the responsibilities and job description for the TANK & HOLD CLEANING SPECIALIST position at Wilhelmsen?
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Wilhelmsen Ships Service (WSS) is looking for a Tank & Hold Cleaning Specialist
The Tank & Hold Cleaning Specialist will provide excellent customer service and handle the requests for Cargo Hold / Tank Cleaning professionally to ensure our products are delivered on time.
You will play a vital role in driving the growth of sales and improving profitability of our products. You shall contribute to the Technical Sales & Business Development Manager's team by sharing technical knowledge and know how to better understand how the use of the product creates value for customer and key selling points.
You will ensure customers receive a fast response time, global product availability, technical support and a high level of customer service.
A key aspect of this role will be to discover new customer opportunities and drive collaboration with the Cargo Solutions team to ensure customer success, customer contracts and customer service effectively and in accordance with business needs.
This role is expected to evolve and develop as the organization moves forward and the effect of the position is seen.
What you will work on :
- Training and developing existing customers to optimize the quality of service, business growth and customer satisfaction
- Responsible for handling CHC / TC Request for Quotations within time allocation, creating and distributing quotations to customer
- Responsible for handling technical questions and advising customers on products and cleaning procedures within liability rights
- Liaising with internal Cargo Solution Specialist team to ensure products are competitive and meet the quality required by customers
- Sourcing and purchasing products internally and externally if required
- Proactively following up quotes to determine any unsettled questions and converting into orders
- Utilizing key performance indicators and measurements to evaluate performance whilst providing feedback, direction and support to the Cargo Solution Specialist team
- Ensuring the agreed infrastructure and systems to support the success of the Cargo Solution Specialists team function is put in place (system, processes, etc.).
- Being a role model to the team by having a 'can do' forward leaning approach to activities, growth, and collaboration
- Ensuring a good understanding of port operations, logistics and cleaning procedures
- Acquiring a good understanding of bulk / tank market and seasonal trends
- Aligning customer needs across the product, sales, and operations organizations and contributing to developing plans and tactics for our customer portfolio
- Following up on global sales strategies, policies, campaigns, and initiatives
What you need to succeed in the role :
- Degree in engineering, technical studies and / or business administration
- 3 years of experience from maritime industry, preferably within dry bulk / tank segment
- Excellent communication and presentation skills and ability to communicate effectively within a multinational environment
- Fluent English
What we are looking for :
- Ability to work independently, systematically and meet deadlines through good time management and allocation of priorities
- Self-driven, outgoing, flexible, proactive, seller mentality, coordination ability, service minded and full of initiative
- Proven team player and receptive to new ideas
What we offer :
Working at Wilhelmsen offers a culture and work environment of strong leadership, career development, work-life balance and a job that is both challenging and stimulating.
Our organization thrives by using modern tools and is eager to utilize the business opportunities that arise with new digital tools and skills.
Beyond this, we offer a generous and bespoke benefits package tailored to your specific Wilhelmsen HUB.
Sounds interesting? If you can see yourself in this role as, please let us know why you are our new Tank & Hold Cleaning Specialist .
You can apply online today through our career portal by creating a 'Candidate Home' account. Here you can upload your resume and a motivational letter.
Work location : Houston
Application deadline : 06.07.2024
Contact details : Felicia Coleman, HR People Specialist