Sales Specialist

Full Time 2 weeks ago Lagos, Lagos

Employment Information

Key Responsibilities

Business Development & Revenue Generation

  • Identify, develop, and secure new business opportunities across upstream, midstream, and downstream oil and gas sectors.
  • Drive sales growth by acquiring new clients and expanding business with existing customers.
  • Develop and execute strategic sales plans to achieve and exceed revenue targets.
  • Build and maintain a robust pipeline of opportunities and high-value contracts.

Client Relationship Management

  • Establish and maintain strong relationships with key decision-makers, stakeholders, and industry partners.
  • Conduct regular client meetings to understand business needs and identify opportunities for additional services.
  • Ensure exceptional customer satisfaction through proactive account management and service delivery support.
  • Act as a trusted advisor to clients by providing industry insights and tailored solutions.

Tendering, Bidding & Contract Negotiation

  • Identify relevant tender opportunities and coordinate the preparation of technical and commercial proposals.
  • Lead contract negotiations to secure favorable commercial terms while maintaining profitability.
  • Collaborate with technical, operations, and finance teams to develop competitive bids.
  • Ensure compliance with client requirements, regulatory standards, and company policies.

Market Intelligence & Strategic Planning

  • Monitor market trends, competitor activities, pricing structures, and emerging industry opportunities.
  • Conduct market research to identify growth opportunities and potential partnerships.
  • Provide strategic recommendations to management based on market insights and customer feedback.
  • Support the development of market expansion and customer acquisition strategies.

Sales Reporting & Performance Management

  • Maintain accurate sales forecasts, pipeline reports, and client records.
  • Track and report sales performance against targets and key business objectives.
  • Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual business development reports for management review.
  • Utilize CRM systems and sales tools to manage opportunities and customer interactions effectively.

Stakeholder Collaboration

  • Work closely with operations, engineering, procurement, and project teams to ensure seamless execution of client requirements.
  • Coordinate with internal stakeholders to deliver customized solutions and achieve customer satisfaction.
  • Represent the company at industry conferences, exhibitions, networking events, and business meetings.

Requirements

Education

  • Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, Energy Management, or a related discipline.
  • MBA or relevant professional certification will be an added advantage.

Experience

  • Minimum of 8–10 years' proven sales and business development experience within the Energy, Oil & Gas industry.
  • Demonstrated success in securing and managing high-value contracts.
  • Strong network of contacts within the oil and gas, energy, industrial, manufacturing, marine, or related sectors.
  • Experience in selling petroleum products, gas solutions, energy services, engineering services, EPC solutions, or industrial products is highly desirable.

Skills & Competencies

  • Strong business development, sales, and negotiation skills.
  • Excellent relationship management and stakeholder engagement abilities.
  • Strong understanding of the Oil & Gas industry value chain and commercial operations.
  • Proven ability to develop and execute strategic sales initiatives.
  • Excellent presentation, communication, and proposal-writing skills.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and CRM platforms.
  • Ability to work independently and achieve ambitious sales targets.
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