Execute the regional sales and business development strategy in line with the MEA Business Plan and growth objectives.
Identify, develop, and secure new business opportunities across Sub-Saharan Africa, expanding NOV Tuboscope's presence across key industry segments.
Build and maintain strong relationships with national and international operators, drilling contractors, OCTG manufacturers, service companies, EPC contractors, distributors, and other strategic customers.
Promote NOV Tuboscope's full portfolio of inspection, corrosion control, drill pipe technologies, coatings, hardbanding, machining, and related products and services.
Develop account strategies and regional market plans to maximize revenue growth, profitability, and customer retention.
Maintain a healthy sales pipeline, ensuring accurate opportunity management, forecasting, and reporting through the CRM system.
Monitor market trends, competitor activities, customer requirements, and emerging technologies to identify growth opportunities and recommend strategic initiatives.
Work closely with Operations, Engineering, Product Line, and Commercial teams to ensure successful project execution and exceptional customer support.
Prepare business development plans, sales forecasts, customer presentations, and performance reports for regional management.
Support the launch and commercialization of new products and technologies across the region.
Participate in regional sales reviews, customer visits, industry events, and technical presentations to strengthen NOV's market position.
Ensure compliance with NOV policies, quality standards, and HSE requirements while representing the company professionally at all times.
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Business, coupled with relevant work experience.
- 12 years' experience in a regional management position is preferred.
- Experience in corrosion control (Coatings, non-metallic) as well as inspection and machining business
- Ability to create and track individual targets and metrics.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with English as the primary language.
- Well-versed in regional culture and computer literacy (Microsoft Office suite).
- Working knowledge of CRM systems.
- Understanding of midstream and upstream business operations.
- Previous experience working with local and international operators, drilling contractors, and service companies.
- Experience with semi-government entities is an advantage.
- Demonstrates integrity, professionalism, and ethical conduct.
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Business
- Relevant professional work experience
- Experience in corrosion control, including coatings and non-metallics, inspection, and machining
- Ability to create and track individual targets and metrics
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- English proficiency as the primary business language
- Knowledge of regional culture and computer literacy, including Microsoft Office
- Working knowledge of CRM systems
- Understanding of midstream and upstream business operations
- Experience with local and international operators, drilling contractors, and service companies
- At least 12 years of experience in a regional management position
- Experience working with semi-government entities
- Integrity, professionalism, and ethical conduct
NOV Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about NOV and has not been reviewed or approved by NOV.
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Healthcare Strength — Company materials describe comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage alongside life/disability insurance, a global EAP, wellness resources, and paid parental leave; the company also states it pays most U.S. health plan premiums, which bolsters perceived value.
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Retirement Support — The 401(k) program features auto‑enrollment, immediate vesting, and ongoing employer contributions; historical filings and comments point to a generally well‑regarded match even as exact formulas can change.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid parental leave and widely cited decent PTO at hire are complemented by options like experience‑based vacation credit and a flexible holiday, creating a rounded time‑off offering in many U.S. roles.
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What We Do
NOV delivers technology-driven solutions to empower the global energy industry. For more than 150 years, NOV has pioneered innovations that enable its customers to safely produce abundant energy while minimizing environmental impact. The energy industry depends on NOV’s deep expertise and technology to continually improve oilfield operations and assist in efforts to advance the energy transition towards a more sustainable future. NOV powers the industry that powers the world.
