Sales Manager

Based in Stavanger Norway this leadership role is responsible for driving sustainable commercial growth across the North Sea Area. You will develop and execute area sales strategies oversee forecasting and budgeting activities and work closely with customers and internal stakeholders to deliver exceptional commercial performance.

As a member of the regional management team you will play a key role in identifying new business opportunities supporting strategic planning and ensuring the continued growth and success of NOVs Downhole Technologies business.

What We Offer

At NOV youll join a global technology leader committed to delivering innovative equipment technologies and services that improve safety reliability and operational performance across the energy industry. We offer a collaborative and inclusive working environment opportunities for professional development and the chance to make a meaningful impact within an international organization.

Diversity & Inclusion

At NOV we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We value diversity in all its forms and believe that different perspectives drive innovation and success. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of gender age ethnicity nationality disability sexual orientation gender identity religion or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

• Lead coach and develop the Sales team across the North Sea Area to achieve business objectives.
• Drive business growth and deliver sales targets across Norway the UK and Denmark.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with customers partners and key stakeholders.
• Identify new business opportunities and develop strategic customer plans.
• Lead forecasting budgeting and sales planning activities.
• Manage the tendering and technical proposal process.
• Monitor market trends customer needs and competitor activity to support commercial decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with NOVs HSE Quality ERP and business processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional customer support and commercial solutions.
• Contribute as an active member of the management team supporting strategic initiatives and continuous improvement.

Essential Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Engineering Business or a related discipline or equivalent relevant experience.
• Proven experience in technical sales within the oil and gas energy or a related industrial sector.
• Previous Sales Management experience including leading coaching and developing a sales organization.
• Demonstrated ability to drive business growth and manage strategic customer relationships.
• Strong understanding of well construction completion and intervention operations.
• Strong commercial analytical and financial acumen.
• Excellent leadership communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluent in Norwegian and English both written and spoken.
• Based in or willing to relocate to Stavanger Norway.

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA MSc or another relevant postgraduate qualification.
• Experience with Completion Tools Downhole Technologies or well intervention products.
• Experience leading multi-country or international sales activities.
• Established network within the North Sea energy market.