Sales Engineer (Oil and gas industry)

ExecutivePlacements.com; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a motivated Sales Engineer experienced in the oil and gas industry. Responsibilities include identifying business opportunities, managing key accounts, and providing technical sales support. Candidates should have a degree in Engineering and proven sales experience. Strong communication and negotiation skills are essential. This position may require travel within South Africa to meet clients. Join a dynamic company to drive sales growth and enhance client relationships.

Qualifications

• Proven sales engineering experience within the oil and gas industry.
• Strong technical understanding of oil & gas equipment, systems, or services.
• Experience with tendering, contracts, and bid processes.

Responsibilities

• Identify, develop, and manage sales opportunities within the oil and gas sector.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, EPC contractors, and end users.
• Prepare and deliver technical and commercial proposals.
• Interpret client specifications, RFQs, and tender documents.
• Liaise with engineering, project, and production teams to ensure accurate solutions.
• Negotiate contracts, pricing, and commercial terms.
• Track market trends, competitors, and customer requirements.
• Achieve sales targets and contribute to business growth.

Skills

Sales engineering experience

Technical understanding of oil & gas equipment

Excellent communication skills

Negotiation skills

Presentation skills

Client relationship management

Education

Degree or Diploma in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, or similar)

Job description

Sales Engineer (Oil and gas industry)

Recruiter: Network Recruitment

Job Ref: NES024325/Phind

Date posted: Sunday, January 25, 2026

Location: Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY

We are seeking a motivated and technically strong Sales Engineer with proven experience in the oil and gas industry. The role involves developing new business, managing key accounts, and providing technical sales support for engineered products and services.

POSITION INFO

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, develop, and manage sales opportunities within the oil and gas sector
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, EPC contractors, and end users
• Prepare and deliver technical and commercial proposals
• Interpret client specifications, RFQs, and tender documents
• Liaise with engineering, project, and production teams to ensure accurate solutions
• Negotiate contracts, pricing, and commercial terms
• Track market trends, competitors, and customer requirements
• Achieve sales targets and contribute to business growth

Requirements

• Degree or Diploma in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, or similar)
• Proven sales engineering experience within the oil and gas industry
• Strong technical understanding of oil & gas equipment, systems, or services
• Experience with tendering, contracts, and bid processes
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills
• Willingness to travel as required

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