Head, Sales & Business Development

Location
Lagos
Workplace
On-site
Employment
Full-time

About this role

Our client is an indigenous project delivery company creating innovative engineering solutions across the Oil and Gas (Upstream, Midstream, Downstream), Industrial & Manufacturing, Power & FMCG sectors.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and execute sales strategies in line with company objectives.
  • Build and maintain strong, trust-based relationships with new and existing clients.
  • Lead and oversee the commercial bids and tendering process, ensuring accuracy, compliance, competitiveness, and timely submission of proposals.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment between sales and overall business objectives.
  • Lead and oversee contract negotiations to secure favorable terms while ensuring customer satisfaction.
  • Drive revenue generation through innovative and effective sales initiatives.
  • Prepare and present timely sales reports and performance metrics to senior management.
  • Provide oversight in planning, preparation, and execution of sales operations and related activities.
  • Build, develop, and manage a high-performance sales team through effective coaching, mentoring, performance management, and succession planning.
  • Demonstrate accountability for team performance against agreed targets.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
  • Minimum of 10 years’ sales experience, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role in the Oil & Gas Servicing or related Energy sectors.
  • Proven track record of consistently achieving or exceeding revenue targets.
  • Strong understanding of industry regulations, market dynamics, and technical aspects of energy products and services.
  • Demonstrated expertise in managing bids/tenders, sales pipelines, and business development processes.
  • Proficiency in CRM software (Zoho CRM ) and sales analytics tools.


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