Technical Sales Manager

Job Description

U. S. Steel Tubular Products is seeking a Technical Sales Manager. The Technical Sales Manager will drive technical and commercial excellence by cultivating relationships with customers, supporting market growth, and actively engaging in product innovation. The role emphasizes technical sales activities, customer support, and strong understanding of industry standards.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Development of technical relationships with all USS customers with a special emphasis directed at on shore shale operators requiring the qualification of U. S. Steel premium connections, proprietary high collapse and sour service casing grades, and if necessary U. S. Steel Tubular Products manufacturing facilities. Target operators include super-majors, large independents and small independents that are active in the Permian, Eagle ford, Haynesville, Appalachia and the Rockies.
• Technical sales and service activities supporting the market penetration and market share growth of the U. S. Steel Tubular Products family of proprietary premium connections. Specific activities include technical presentations, customer visits, technical market analysis, oversight of customer qualification testing programs and support/training of U. S. Steel Tubular products commercial personnel.
• Active participation on behalf of U.S. Steel Tubular Products in API technical work groups, sub-committees and standards development. Other responsibilities include:
  • Providing guidance and input to the company's product development and innovation process in the areas of premium connections and tubular technology, driven by feedback and interaction with oil & gas end users and their operating environments.
  • Routine sales functions such as customer visits, preparation and submission of technical and commercial proposals, phone, and on-site technical service as requested in support of the sale of Oil Country Tubular Goods (OCTG) to the domestic industry.

Required Education and Experience:

• A Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, or Metallurgical Engineering, is preferred, although degrees in related fields will also be considered.
• A minimum of 5 years experience in the oil and gas industry with a focus on OCTG technical service and/or experience working in the drilling or completion fields at a domestic E&P or oilfield services company.
• Additional experience in premium OCTG connections and oilfield services is an asset.
• Strong verbal/written communication and presentation skills.
• Results oriented with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Ability and willingness to travel

Company Overview

Since 1901, U. S. Steel has been a recognized leader in steel production. Today, as the first North American steel company to have declared a 2050 net-zero greenhouse gas emissions goal, we remain as innovative as ever, leading transformation across our industry while continuing to make products for everyday life - from industries as far ranging as automotive, construction, containers and packaging, appliances, and energy.

Underneath it all is our Culture of Caring, which shows up in our community partnerships, charitable contributions, company-sponsored employee volunteer initiatives, scholarship programs, leadership training, and much more. And of course, it takes shape in a steadfast commitment to safety first in our workplaces and respect for our employees, who are United by Steel.

We are honored to have earned accolades and awards from well-regarded organizations, including the following:

• Ethisphere's World's Most Ethical Companies 2022, '23, '24
• Disability: IN's Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion 2021, '22, '23, '24
• Human Rights Campaign Foundation's Equality 100 Award 2020, '21, '22, '23-24, '25
• Military Times' Best for Vets: Employers 2023, '24

Conducting business with integrity and with the highest ethical values has underpinned U. S. Steel's success for over 100 years, and it remains critical to our company's success in the future. U. S. Steel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) according to job qualifications without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, genetics, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity, disability status or status as a protected Veteran or any other legally protected group status. (California residents may visit www.ussteel.com/CANotice regarding collection of personal information and U. S. Steel's privacy practices.)

Competency Summary

At U. S. Steel all employees are expected to display the following core competencies every day to advance corporate, team and individual goals:

Think: Think Critically and Drive Change
Lead: Develop Talent and Collaborate
Do: Empower Performance and Deliver Results