ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER I

Nabors Industries; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Nabors Industries is seeking a Business Development Manager in Mumbai to identify and pursue new opportunities in the oil and gas sector. The role emphasizes market analysis, strategic account management, tendering, and commercial negotiations to secure contracts for drilling services and related oilfield solutions.

The candidate will collaborate with internal teams to develop viable solutions, strengthen market presence, and support revenue growth while ensuring compliance with company policies

Qualifications

• MBA or equivalent required.
• Experience in bidding and tender management for drilling contracts or oilfield solutions.
• Experience with oil and gas operators and drilling contractors.
• Familiarity with tender portals and commercial contracting practices.
• Experience in preparing bid strategies, pricing models, and contract proposals.
• Proven ability to develop new accounts and drive revenue growth.

Responsibilities

• Identify, evaluate, and pursue new business opportunities in the oil and gas industry.
• Develop and implement business development strategies aligned with regional growth plans.
• Establish and maintain relationships with existing and prospective customers.
• Conduct market research and competitor analysis to identify opportunities and risks.
• Monitor tender opportunities, RFPs and RFQs and coordinate proposals.

Skills

Business Development

Tender Management

Strategic Partnerships

Negotiations

Market Research

Education

MBA

Job description

Job Description:

The Business Development Manager is responsible for identifying and developing new business opportunities, expanding customer relationships, and driving revenue growth for Nabors within the oil and gas industry. The role focuses on market analysis, strategic account management, tendering, commercial negotiations, and securing new contracts for drilling services, rig operations, and related oilfield solutions. The position works closely with internal stakeholders to develop commercially viable solutions, strengthen market presence, and achieve organizational business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Identify, evaluate, and pursue new business opportunities in the oil and gas industry, including drilling services, rig contracts, and related oilfield solutions.
• Develop and implement business development strategies aligned with organizational objectives and regional growth plans.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective customers, including oil and gas operators, drilling contractors, and industry stakeholders.
• Conduct market research and competitor analysis to identify emerging opportunities, industry trends, customer requirements, and potential risks.
• Identify and monitor tender opportunities, requests for proposals (RFPs), and requests for quotations (RFQs).
• Coordinate the preparation and submission of technical and commercial proposals in collaboration with relevant internal departments.
• Lead or support commercial negotiations, pricing discussions, contract reviews, and business agreements within the authorized scope.
• Develop account plans and maintain a qualified sales pipeline to support revenue forecasting and business planning.
• Prepare regular reports on business development activities, sales forecasts, customer engagement, tender status, and market intelligence.
• Collaborate with operations, engineering, finance, legal, supply chain, and other relevant departments to ensure alignment of proposed solutions with customer requirements and business capabilities.
• Monitor contract awards, customer feedback, and market developments to identify opportunities for repeat business and service expansion.
• Ensure that all business development activities comply with company policies, applicable legal and regulatory requirements, contractual obligations, and ethical business practices.
• Represent the company at customer meetings, industry conferences, exhibitions, and business development events, as required.
• Support the achievement of revenue targets, profitability objectives, customer satisfaction, and sustainable business growth.

Qualifications

• Masters degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related discipline.
• Experience in bidding and tender management for drilling contracts, rig services, oilfield equipment, or integrated oilfield solutions.
• Experience working with oil and gas operators, drilling contractors, procurement teams, and other industry stakeholders.
• Familiarity with regional oil and gas markets, tender portals, procurement procedures, and commercial contracting practices.
• Experience in preparing bid strategies, pricing models, commercial evaluations, and contract proposals.
• Demonstrated ability to develop new accounts, secure contracts, and contribute to revenue growth.

Nabors is a leading provider of advanced technology for the energy industry. With operations in about 20 countries, Nabors has established a global network of people, technology and equipment to deploy solutions that deliver safe, efficient and responsible hydrocarbon production. By leveraging its core competencies, particularly in drilling, engineering, automation, data science and manufacturing, Nabors aims to innovate the future of energy and enable the transition to a lower carbon world.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Nabors is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibiting discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, religion, age, color, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training. To learn more about our Fair Employment practices, please refer to the Nabors Code of Conduct.

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