European Tech & Partnerships Development Lead

NOV; Stavanger; On-site; NOK 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

NOV is creating a new strategic Business & Technology Development Manager role in Europe to strengthen direct engagement with selected oil & gas operators. You will be NOV's primary commercial and technology representative for operator accounts, interpreting customer strategies and connecting them with NOV's technology portfolio.

The role blends technical understanding with commercial insight, building trusted relationships to create long-term opportunities across NOV's drilling technologies and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or related field.
• 8+ years in BD, sales or commercial roles in oil & gas.
• Experience with offshore drilling operations & technologies.
• Excellent communication & stakeholder management.
• Willingness to travel across Europe.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute business development strategies for selected European operators.
• Build and strengthen long-term relationships with key customer stakeholders.
• Identify and develop new opportunities across NOV's technology portfolio.
• Collaborate with Sales, Engineering, and Product Management to deliver customer solutions.
• Promote innovative technologies and support their commercialization.
• Represent NOV at customer meetings, technical forums, and industry events.
• Monitor market trends, customer priorities, and competitive activity.
• Support pipeline development, opportunity reviews, and strategic growth initiatives.

Skills

Communication

Presentation skills

Stakeholder management

Relationship building

Market understanding

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or related field

8+ years experience in BD/sales in oil & gas

Job description

NOV is creating a new strategic Business & Technology Development Manager role in Europe to strengthen direct engagement with selected oil & gas operators. You will be NOV's primary commercial and technology representative for operator accounts, interpreting customer strategies and connecting them with NOV's technology portfolio.

The role blends technical understanding with commercial insight, building trusted relationships to create long-term opportunities across NOV's drilling technologies and