Sales Manager – IT & Oil & Gas (Port Harcourt)

About the role

We are looking for a highly driven Sales Manager to lead field sales, business development and corporate relationship management across the Information Technology and Oil & Gas sectors in Port Harcourt. The ideal candidate will have a hunter mentality, proven street‑level selling experience and a track record of closing high‑value enterprise deals.

Key responsibilities

• Drive aggressive sales growth through direct field engagement, prospecting and strategic business development.
• Identify, develop and secure new business opportunities within IT and Oil & Gas markets.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with corporate clients, key stakeholders and decision‑makers.
• Execute street‑level sales campaigns and corporate marketing initiatives to increase market penetration.
• Conduct market research, competitor analysis and industry intelligence to spot emerging opportunities.
• Prepare and deliver persuasive proposals, presentations and lead negotiations.
• Manage the full sales lifecycle from lead generation to contract closure and after‑sales support.
• Collaborate with technical and operations teams to ensure seamless service delivery.
• Maintain accurate sales pipeline reports, client databases and performance records.
• Represent the company at industry exhibitions, networking events and conferences.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Engineering, IT or a related field.
• 5–7 years of proven sales and business development experience in the IT and Oil & Gas industries.
• Strong background in direct field sales, radical street selling and corporate business development.
• Demonstrated ability to achieve and exceed revenue targets and close large, complex deals.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently in a target‑driven environment.

Required skills