Sales Manager

Confidential Jobs; Abu Dhabi Emirate; On-site; AED 220,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Jobs in the United Arab Emirates seeks a Sales Manager — Oil & Gas to drive business growth across upstream, midstream and downstream segments. You will lead sales cycles, manage major client relationships, and ensure revenue targets are achieved through strategic proposals and tender management.

You should bring 10–15 years of experience, with at least 7 years in Oil & Gas sales, a technical understanding of oil & gas and power & utilities operations, and a track record of winning

Qualifications

• 10–15 years total experience with minimum 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 GCC.
• Experience in Shutdown & Turnaround, maintenance services, EPC, or industrial services sales is highly preferred.
• Familiarity with ADNOC procurement portals, ICV requirements, and Emiratisation guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute annual sales strategies to achieve revenue targets across oil & gas sectors (midstream, downstream).
• Identify, pursue, and convert new business opportunities with NOCs, IOCs, and EPC contractors.
• Lead bid/tender processes from opportunity identification through contract award, including 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.
• 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.

Skills

Oil & Gas Sales

Business Development

Account Management

CRM & Forecasting

Negotiation

Bid & Tender

Leadership

Strategic Planning

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical/Chemical/Petroleum Engineering

Bachelor's in Business Administration

MBA (advantage)

Tools

Salesforce

SAP

Job description

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.

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

Experience Required

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

Education:

Bachelor's in Engineering, Business, or related field

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Business Development & Revenue Generation

• 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.

Client Relationship 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.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

Education

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

Experience

• 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.

Technical Skills & Knowledge

• 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 upgrade/modification and Framework service contract structures common in the UAE/GCC market.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and influencing skills at C-suite level.
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to structure complex deals and value propositions.
• Self-motivated, target-driven, and capable of working in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment.
• Cultural awareness and ability to work effectively in a diverse, multinational environment.
• Fluency in English is essential; Arabic is an advantage.

PREFERRED CERTIFICATIONS

• Certified Sales Professional (CSP) or equivalent
• Project Management Professional (PMP) - advantage
• HSE/NEBOSH awareness certification (desirable for client-site visits)
• ADNOC-approved vendor/contractor experience is a strong plus