Executive Sales Manager

NOV, Inc.$110K — $130K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years in strategic account management or business development in energy/industrial sectors.
  • Proven relationship-building skills with C-suite and procurement stakeholders.
  • Strong consultative selling and account strategy expertise.
  • Excellent communication and negotiation capabilities.
  • Ability to articulate technical solutions for diverse audiences.
  • Effective collaboration skills across multiple business units.
  • Experience with CRM systems for managing sales forecasts and opportunities.

Responsibilities

  • Drive profitable sales growth for strategic accounts and Pressure Pumping revenue.
  • Position NOV as a leader in technology by selling new product solutions.
  • Engage customers early in decision processes to develop opportunities.
  • Collaborate across business groups to create integrated customer solutions.
  • Develop strong relationships with industry decision-makers and influencers.
  • Implement strategic marketing and sales plans for key accounts.
  • Prepare and present business performance reports to field sales teams.

Benefits

  • 401(k) with company match of up to 5% of base pay and overtime.
  • Competitive medical plans effective from the hire date.
  • Free MDLIVE virtual visits when enrolled in a medical plan.
  • Free preventative medical and dental care for families within network.
  • Free Basic Life and AD&D insurance at 2x annual salary for full-time employees.
  • 3 weeks of paid vacation per year for all full-time employees.
  • Up to 11 paid holidays per year.
Full Job Description
Job Description

  • Drive profitable sales growth across strategic accounts, with a focus on overall Pressure Pumping revenue, base margin performance, and strategic account growth.
  • Position NOV as a technology and solutions leader by identifying, developing, and successfully selling new product and packaged solutions.
  • Establish ISE early in the customer decision-making process through proactive client engagement and opportunity development, with a particular focus on CWP products and solutions.
  • Expand solution-selling opportunities by collaborating across NOV business groups, including Digital and AM, to develop integrated customer solutions.
  • Strengthen relationships with strategic customers, industry influencers, key decision-makers, partners, and the NOV internal business development community.
  • Develop and execute strategic account plans, sales plans, marketing initiatives, and forecasts that support business growth.
  • Key performance metrics may include Strategic Account Sales Growth, Pressure Pumping Revenue, Base Margin Performance, Solution Selling Wins, and Business Group Packaged Sales.


Responsibilities

  • Establish and maintain relationships with key industry influencers, decision-makers, strategic partners, and strategic accounts as defined by the reporting structure.
  • Develop comprehensive relationships across customer organizations, including executives (CEO, CFO, COO, CTO), engineering, asset management, procurement, supply chain, and district operations.
  • Provide customers with support, information, and guidance while researching and recommending new opportunities, products, and solutions.
  • Develop and maintain strong working relationships throughout NOV's internal business development community.
  • Collaborate with NOV business groups to understand customer needs, packaging opportunities, and solution-selling strategies for strategic accounts.
  • Identify product improvements and new product opportunities by staying current on industry trends, market activity, customer requirements, and competitors.
  • Present and sell new product solutions that reinforce NOV's position as a technology leader.
  • Serve as a key representative of ISE, with a primary focus on CWP and a strong working knowledge of the full CWP product portfolio.
  • Develop and implement strategic marketing plans, sales plans, account strategies, and forecasts for key accounts.
  • Position ISE at the beginning of potential opportunities by gathering customer feedback and implementing early client engagement strategies.
  • Deliver executive-level and, when needed, field-level presentations highlighting ISE solutions, with specific emphasis on CWP products.
  • Utilize resources and capabilities across NOV to increase sales, develop integrated solutions, and improve win rates.
  • Collaborate closely with Digital and AM teams to jointly develop and execute business strategies.
  • Maintain accurate and timely CRM activity, including weekly updates and monthly/quarterly reporting as required by management.
  • Utilize CRM to communicate regional opportunities and relevant customer activity to the field sales organization.
  • Provide Field Sales with monthly, quarterly, and annual business reviews covering regional performance, opportunities, and goals.
  • Assess and communicate the needs of the field sales team and help identify resources required to support growth.
  • Prepare periodic sales reports outlining sales volume, potential opportunities, forecasts, and areas for customer-base expansion.
  • Maintain professional and technical knowledge through educational workshops, participation in relevant industry associations and committees, and development of industry networks.
  • Analyze and control expenditures to ensure alignment with budgetary requirements.
  • Comply with applicable state and federal laws, NOV's ISO Quality Program and procedures, company policies, and Safety and Environmental Regulations.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by management.


Qualifications

  • Experience in strategic account management, business development, technical sales, or solution selling within the energy or industrial sector.
  • Proven ability to build relationships with executive, technical, operational, and procurement stakeholders.
  • Strong understanding of consultative selling, account strategy, forecasting, and business development.
  • Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation, and relationship-management skills.
  • Ability to understand and communicate technical products and solutions to both executive and field-level audiences.
  • Strong collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across multiple business groups and functions.
  • Experience using CRM systems to manage opportunities, customer activity, and sales forecasts.
  • Knowledge of CWP products, Pressure Pumping applications, and the ISE portfolio is preferred.

COMPETITIVE BENEFITS: (visit usbenefits.nov.com for more information about our benefits offerings)
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan - NOV matches every dollar up to 5% of base pay and overtime for every dollar you invest.
  • Competitive medical plans that are effective your date of hire. Visit usbenefits.nov.com/cost-for-coverage for more information.
  • FREE MDLIVE virtual visits (when enrolled in an NOV medical plan).
  • FREE preventative medical and dental care for the entire family (when enrolled in an NOV medical/dental plan and seeing an in-network physician).
  • FREE Basic Life and AD&D insurance at 2 times your annual salary (for full-time employees).
  • All regular full-time employees start with 3 weeks of paid vacation per year (prorated based on start date). Pre-NOV relevant experience (years of service) may be considered for vacation accruals.
  • All regular full-time employees receive up to 11 paid holidays per year.

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