Sales Manager

ROLE OVERVIEW

The Sales Manager — Oil & Gas will be responsible for driving business growth, managing key client relationships, and delivering revenue targets across upstream, midstream, and downstream segments. This role requires a commercially astute professional with deep industry knowledge, strong technical understanding of oil & gas and power & utilities operations, and proven ability to lead sales cycles in a competitive Maintenance and Industrial services environment.

Sales Manager — Industrial Services

Business Development & Commercial

Abu Dhabi, UAE (with regional travel)

Operation Director

Full-Time, Permanent

Oil & Gas | Power & Utilities | Maintenance | EPC | Shutdown & Turnaround

10–15 Years (minimum 7 in Oil & Gas Sales)

Bachelor's in Engineering, Business, or related field

• Develop and execute annual sales strategies to achieve revenue targets across oil & gas sectors (primarily midstream, downstream).
• Identify, pursue, and convert new business opportunities with NOCs, IOCs, and EPC contractors (ADNOC, ADNOC Drilling, ADNOC Logistics, EGA, etc.).
• Lead bid/tender processes from opportunity identification through contract award, including preparation of techno-commercial proposals.
• Manage full sales pipeline using CRM tools and provide accurate forecasting to senior management.

• Build and sustain long-term relationships with key decision-makers at client organizations.
• Act as the primary point of contact for key accounts, ensuring client satisfaction and repeat business.
• Conduct regular client visits, presentations, and technical workshops to promote services and solutions.
• Manage negotiations for frame agreements, long-term service contracts, and project-based engagements.

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of oil & gas and power & utilities market trends, competitor activities, and regulatory developments in the UAE and GCC.
• Work closely with engineering and operations teams to develop tailored solutions aligned with client technical specifications.
• Support project handover from sales to execution teams, ensuring seamless transition and compliance with contractual obligations.
• Participate in industry events, conferences, and trade shows to enhance brand visibility and network.

• Oversee preparation of high-quality technical and commercial proposals with competitive pricing strategies.
• Review contracts, terms and conditions, and ensure compliance with company risk management policies.
• Coordinate with legal, finance, and project management teams during contract negotiation and execution phases.

• Lead and mentor a team of sales engineers and business development executives.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly sales performance reports for senior leadership.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, HSE, procurement, and HR to ensure service delivery excellence.

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical/Chemical/Petroleum Engineering, Business Administration, or related field.
• MBA or postgraduate qualification in Business/Marketing is an advantage.

• 10–15 years of total experience with a minimum of 7 years in oil & gas sales, business development, or account management.
• Proven track record of winning contracts with ADNOC Group companies, Power & Utilities industry, NOCs, or major IOCs in the GCC region.
• Experience in Shutdown & Turnaround (TAR), maintenance services, EPC, or industrial services sales is highly preferred.
• Familiarity with ADNOC procurement portals, ICV (In-Country Value) requirements, and Emiratisation guidelines.
• Experience managing tender/bid processes and techno-commercial submissions.

• Strong understanding of oil & gas operations: drilling, production, refining, and petrochemicals.
• Proficiency in CRM platforms (Salesforce, SAP, or equivalent).
• Competency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) for reporting and presentations.
• Knowledge of Maintenance, Plant…