Sales Account Manager – Oil & Gas

The Sales Account Manager owns revenue growth in the UAE Oil & Gas segment. The role wins and grows business with major national and international oil and gas operators their contractors and supply chains. The post-holder is accountable for the full cycle: meeting sales targets building the pipeline and managing the operations that deliver the business once won including manpower and resources secondment contracts.
 

Key responsibilities :

Sales targets and revenue

• Own and deliver annual and quarterly sales gross margin and order-intake targets for the Oil & Gas segment.
• Build and execute an account plan for each key customer with forecasts reviewed monthly.
• Maintain an accurate pipeline and forecast in the company CRM.
• Negotiate pricing commercial terms and contract conditions within approved authority limits.

Business development

• Identify and pursue new opportunities with national oil companies IOCs operators EPC contractors and service companies in the UAE.
• Track upcoming tenders framework agreements and long-term contracts; lead bid/no-bid decisions with management.
• Prepare and present technical-commercial proposals tender submissions and clarifications.
• Represent the company at industry events exhibitions and client meetings (e.g. ADIPEC).

Customer and procurement relationships

• Build working relationships with procurement contracts supply chain and end-user departments at target companies.
• Secure and maintain vendor registration pre-qualification and approved-supplier status with each client.
• Navigate client procurement processes portals and evaluation criteria (technical commercial ICV).
• Act as the single point of contact for key accounts and resolve escalations promptly.

Operations and contract delivery

• Manage the operations of won business: mobilization delivery schedules invoicing and collections.
• Coordinate with operations HR finance and logistics to deliver to scope quality and HSE standards.
• Monitor contract performance margins and client satisfaction; drive corrective action where needed.
• Ensure timely collection of receivables and minimize overdue payments.

Resources secondment

• Develop and manage manpower and resources secondment contracts with Oil & Gas clients.
• Understand client manpower requirements rate structures and mobilization timelines.
• Coordinate recruitment onboarding and visa processes for seconded staff with HR.

Reporting and compliance

• Submit weekly activity reports and monthly sales pipeline and forecast reports to management.
• Provide market intelligence on competitors pricing and client spending plans.
• Comply with company policies UAE regulations client codes of conduct and anti-bribery rules.

Qualifications :

Essential qualifications and experience:

• Minimum 8 to 12 years of Oil & Gas sales experience in the UAE selling directly to major oil and gas companies operating in the country.
• Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets in a B2B contract-driven environment.
• Familiarity with the purchasing and procurement departments of oil and gas companies in the region including vendor registration tendering and approval processes.
• An established network of contacts within UAE Oil & Gas operators contractors and supply chain teams.
• Valid UAE driving license (mandatory).
• Bachelors degree in engineering Business Administration or a related field.
• Fluent written and spoken English.

Desirable (added advantage)

• Experience in resources / manpower secondment to Oil & Gas clients including rate negotiation and managing seconded staff.
• Understanding of In-Country Value (ICV) certification and its weighting in UAE tenders.
• Experience with client e-procurement portals and supplier registration systems.
• Exposure to wider GCC Oil & Gas markets (KSA Oman Qatar Kuwait).
• Arabic language skills.
• Valid HSE certification or familiarity with Oil & Gas site safety requirements.

Additional Information :

• Commercial acumen
• Negotiation
• Relationship building
• Drive and ownership
• Operational coordination
• Communication
• Planning and organization
• Digital tools

Compliance with policies and procedures based on the ISO standards adopted by CNS.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time