Sales Manager - Coiled Line Pipe

Forum Energy Technologies, Inc.; Houston, Dayton (TX, OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Forum Energy Technologies, Inc. is seeking an experienced Sales & Business Development professional to drive revenue growth for steel Coiled Line Pipe and related products globally.

You will lead sales plans, develop opportunities across upstream, midstream, offshore, and subsea markets, and coordinate with engineering teams to support project execution from lead to contract. The role requires a track record of selling value-added solutions, maintaining strategic customer relationships, and

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of technical sales, business development, or project sales experience in oil and gas.
• Bachelor degree in Business, Engineering, Marketing or related field preferred.
• Proven ability to develop and maintain strategic customer relationships.
• Strong understanding of coil line pipe market, procurement, and project drivers.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute annual sales plans to achieve revenue and market share objectives.
• Identify, qualify, and pursue new business opportunities in upstream, midstream, offshore, and emerging energy markets.
• Manage all phases of the sales process from lead generation through project award and contract execution.
• Maintain robust opportunity pipelines and accurate sales forecasts.
• Conduct customer visits, technical presentations, and commercial reviews.
• Coordinate with Engineering and Project Management to support project execution.
• Develop offshore and subsea market opportunities and interface with operators, EPC contractors, and engineering firms.
• Represent the company at industry conferences and monitor market trends.

Skills

Pipeline systems

Line pipe products

Offshore & subsea

Value-added solutions

CRM proficiency

Negotiation

Cross-functional leadership

Market intelligence

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CRM software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Responsible for the development, implementation, and execution of sales and business development strategies for steel Coiled Line Pipe and associated products tglobally. The position is accountable for revenue growth, customer development, market expansion, and management of strategic pipeline opportunities supporting upstream, midstream, offshore, and subsea markets.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

Sales & Business Development

• Develop and execute annual sales plans to achieve revenue and market share objectives.
• Identify, qualify, and pursue new business opportunities within upstream, midstream, offshore, and emerging energy markets.
• Manage all phases of the sales process from lead generation through project award and contract execution.
• Maintain a robust opportunity pipeline and accurate sales forecasts through both direct and distributor sales channels.
• Conduct customer visits, technical presentations, and commercial reviews.
• Identify and pursue onshore pipeline opportunities including production flowlines, gathering systems, injection systems, and midstream pipeline infrastructure.
• Work with customers to develop engineered solutions utilizing steel Coiled Line Pipe technology.
• Coordinate with Engineering and Project Management teams to support project execution.
  

Offshore & Subsea Market Development

• Develop and support opportunities involving offshore and subsea pipeline systems.
• Interface with operators, EPC contractors, and engineering firms regarding project applications.
• Promote solutions for subsea flowlines, offshore tie-back projects, brownfield expansions, deepwater developments, and pipeline integrity projects.
  

Customer Relationship Management

• Maintain regular communication with customers or distributors regarding project status and new opportunities.
• Assist in resolution of end user concerns and field-related issues.
• Represent the company at industry conferences, trade shows, and customer events.
  
• Monitor industry activity, competitor offerings, and market trends.
• Identify opportunities for market expansion and new product development.
• Support long-range business planning and forecasting.

Skills/Knowledge

• Experience with pipeline systems, line pipe products, flowlines, offshore developments, and subsea projects preferred.
• Strong experience selling value added solutions.
• Proven history of developing and maintaining strategic customer relationships.
• Strong understanding of the coil line pipe market, including key customer stakeholders, procurement processes, and operational drivers.
• Effective communication, presentation, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to navigate complex customer organizations and build relationships at multiple levels.
• Ability to coordinate cross-functional teams in support of customer requirements and business growth initiatives.
• Working knowledge of commercial contracting, pricing strategies, forecasting, and opportunity management.
• Proficiency with CRM software and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong organizational and follow-up skills with the ability to manage multiple opportunities simultaneously.
• Ability to gather and communicate market intelligence, competitive information, and customer requirements.

Education

• Bachelor degree in Business, Engineering, Marketing or related field preferred.

Experience

• Minimum 7 years of technical sales, business development, or project sales experience within the oil and gas industry.

About FET

FET (Forum Energy Technologies, Inc.) is a global company, serving the crude oil, natural gas, and renewable energy industries. FET is headquartered in Houston, TX with quality manufacturing, efficient distribution, and service facilities conveniently located to support the major energy-producing regions of the world. Forum’s products and services range from the underwater reservoir to the refinery, from the sea floor to the above ground transportation line. We pride ourselves on giving you a comprehensive offering of solutions to maximize your operations and improve your bottom line. Our customers are our partners and we work with them to solve their ever-changing challenges.

FET is an Equal Opportunity Employer. FET does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected under federal, state, or local law. All employment decisions and practices at FET are subject to the foregoing non-discrimination provisions and are based solely on merit, competence, performance, and business needs at the time.

FET participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. FET participa en E-Verify y proporcionará al gobierno federal la información de su Formulario I-9 para confirmar que usted está autorizado para trabajar en los EE.UU.
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