Position: Inside Sales Analyst
Status: Exempt Full Time
Location: La Porte TX (On Site)
About Us
FOX Innovation & Technologies (FIT) is a leading global partner in turbomachinery aftermarket engineering and services dedicated to enhancing energy security reducing emissions and driving operational value for industries around the world. We combine world-class proprietary technologies rapid cycle capabilities and deep industry expertise to provide OEM-level solutions across centrifugal compressors pumps turbines valves and other mission-critical rotating equipment.
More than just a service provider FIT is an OEM-caliber engineering and manufacturing hub capable of reengineering revamping and remanufacturing complex machinery to meet client demands with precision and sustainability. Join us and be part of a team where cutting-edge engineering meets shop-floor realitydelivering solutions that keep global industry turning effectively and responsibly.
The Opportunity
The Inside Sales Analyst plays a key role in developing accurate timely and competitive quotations and proposals for the inspection repair and upgrade of rotating equipment including general purpose and API centrifugal pumps steam turbines and compressors.
This position blends technical aptitude with commercial insight to ensure each proposal meets customer requirements aligns with applicable standards and supports FITs commitment to delivering OEM-level quality responsiveness and value.
Responsibilities
- Review customer inquiries equipment data and repair reports to define scope and commercial requirements.
- Develop detailed cost estimates and formal quotations for repair overhaul or parts replacement of general purpose and API pumps steam turbines and compressors.
- Interpret applicable API standards (e.g. API 610 611/) to ensure compliant repair proposals.
- Coordinate with engineering and the repair shop to evaluate as-found conditions determine feasible repair options and identify upgrade opportunities.
- Tailor work scopes based on inspection findings customer priorities and equipment criticalityranging from minimal component replacement to full reconditioning or rerate projects.
- Obtain and analyze vendor and internal pricing for parts materials machining and field services.
- Ensure quotations meet margin lead time and quality targets while maintaining competitiveness.
- Work closely with field sales shop floor and customers to clarify technical issues repair options and pricing.
- Respond promptly to RFQs for spare parts emergency repairs and planned outages.
- Support customers by explaining alternative repair solutions interchangeability and delivery trade-offs.
- Coordinate handoff to operations or project management once an order is received ensuring a smooth transition from quote to execution.
- Track quote turnaround times win/loss rates and pricing trends to continuously improve quotation accuracy and response speed.
- Maintain and update parts and labor cost databases for common repair scopes.
- Assist with development of standard repair work scopes and pricing templates for high-volume models.
Qualifications
- A bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering Industrial Engineering or a related technical field is preferred.
- At least two (2) years of relevant experience in oil & gas manufacturing or inside sales preferably within the rotating equipment repair or aftermarket services industry.
- Familiarity with API standards (610 611/) and general repair procedures for rotating equipment.
- Ability to interpret mechanical drawings inspection reports and photographs
- Understanding of common wear components (impellers bearings seals rotors diaphragms casings etc.) and associated repair processes (welding machining balancing).
- Good analytical and communication skills with attention to detail.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP/CRM platforms.
- Able to work in a fast-paced service-oriented environment
Physical Demands & Work Environmen
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.
- Industrial machine shop environment.
- Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Requires sitting standing bending walking for extended periods.
- Occasional extended hours based on operational or customer needs.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Fox Innovation & Technologies Inc. is an equal opportunity organization. We recruit employ train compensate and promote without regard to race religion color national origin age gender marital status disability protected veteran status or any other basis protected by applicable federal state or local law.