Business Development and Sales Manager

In this position, you will be tasked with identifying and cultivating new business opportunities for the Obijackson Group of Companies while also managing relationships with existing clients.

Location: Port Harcourt

As a Business Development & Sales Manager, your responsibilities will include:


Interacting with assigned clients (NOCs, IOCs, and independents) to maintain continuous visibility and participation of the assigned SBU in all relevant market segments.
Managing the prospecting and development of new business, including cold calling, arranging client introductions, meetings, and engagements, as well as preparing and delivering presentations, documentation, proposals, and bids to secure new business.
Overseeing the creation of sales proposals, estimates, specifications, and presentations.
Taking part in trade shows, exhibitions, and technology, product, and service demonstrations to promote the company's image and offerings.
Ensuring that the SBU fulfills all contract terms and conditions and that all benefits derived from each contract are fully realized.
Establishing and maintaining long-term relationships with clients, key government and regulatory agencies, and representatives.
Tracking and reporting on competitor performance, market trends, and potential threats.
Ensuring strict adherence to QHSE policies and procedures and complying with required safe work methods.
Performing any other duties assigned by the Line Manager.


What we're looking for:


A bachelor's degree in engineering, business, or a related field.
A minimum of 8 years of significant experience in Business Development of Engineered solutions in the Oil & Gas upstream market.
Knowledge of tendering procedures in the Oil & Gas Industry.
Strong project management abilities.
Excellent leadership and team-building skills.
Capability to meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks.
Strong numerical, analytical, and presentation skills.
Proficient written and oral communication skills.
Extensive experience working across the full commercial/contractual life cycle process from proposal to project close-out.
Extensive experience collaborating closely with Legal, Proposals, and Business development functions from a pre-contract perspective.
Ability to build strong interpersonal relationships and successful networks.
Willingness to travel at short notice.
Initiative and problem-solving skills.
High motivation and the ability to work under tight deadlines.
Team player with excellent personnel management skills.
Proficiency in Corel Draw, Photoshop, Photo Paint, MS Office tools, etc.