Drill Bit Business Development Executive

About the role

We are looking for a results‑driven Business Development Executive to grow sales of drill‑bit products and drilling solutions across the Nigerian upstream market. You will work closely with technical teams and key decision‑makers at IOCs, indigenous operators and drilling contractors to deliver fit‑for‑purpose solutions.

Key responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new sales opportunities for drill bits and related drilling solutions.
• Develop account plans, maintain a strong pipeline and manage strategic accounts.
• Build relationships with drilling engineers, procurement and technical decision‑makers.
• Coordinate technical presentations, demonstrations and client workshops.
• Support RFIs, RFQs, ITTs, RFPs, proposals, bids and commercial negotiations.
• Achieve sales targets, provide accurate forecasts and update CRM records.
• Collaborate with Technical, Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, Legal and Logistics teams.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, regulations and Nigerian Content requirements.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Marketing or a related discipline.
• 3–5 years of business development, technical sales or client‑management experience in upstream Oil & Gas.
• Proven experience dealing with IOCs, indigenous operators and drilling contractors.
• Strong commercial, forecasting, pricing and relationship‑management capabilities.
• Ability to work under pressure, travel at short notice and represent the company before regulatory agencies.

Required skills

• Drill bits and drilling tools
• Drilling fluids and directional drilling services
• Technical sales and tender/bid management
• Proposal development and contract negotiation
• Market analysis
• CRM and ERP systems
• Microsoft Office suite

What we offer

• Competitive salary ranging from #500,000 to #750,000 per month
• Exposure to advanced drilling technologies and strategic business development
• Opportunity to work with leading upstream operators in Nigeria