Project Sales and Development Manager, Oil & Gas

Finning

$90K — $120K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Electrical or Mechanical Technology/Engineering degree or related post-secondary diploma
  • Minimum 5 years of technical sales and leadership experience in the power generation industry
  • Significant expertise in power generation and project development in the Oil & Gas sector
  • Experience with utility companies and detailed project specifications
  • Strong technical aptitude from education and field experience
  • Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Identify and pursue new project opportunities within the assigned territory
  • Build and maintain a strong pipeline of potential customers
  • Prepare detailed proposals, cost estimates, and ROI feasibility studies
  • Present proposals and solutions to customers
  • Negotiate terms and conditions with support from legal and estimating teams
  • Develop and maintain strong customer relationships
  • Mentor junior sales representatives and share best practices

Benefits

  • Opportunity for leadership and mentorship
  • Engagement in innovative projects with cutting-edge technology
  • Collaborative work environment in an established company
  • Support for professional growth and development
  • Focus on enhancing customer satisfaction and service excellence
Full Job Description
Company:
Finning Canada

Number of Openings:
1

Worker Type:
Permanent

Position Overview:
Location: Based in Calgary
Division: Electric Power Generation
Reports to: Product & Service Sales Manager (PSSM)

As the Project Sales & Development Manager, Oil & Gas, this role focuses on delivering optimal solutions to customers in the power and energy markets in the Oil & Gas sector. The position supports corporate goals of enhancing customer satisfaction through sales and service excellence, promoting Finning and Caterpillar products and services.

The successful candidate will lead Electric Power project development and sales of generator sets (natural gas, biogas, diesel), switchgear, controls, heat recovery systems, and related equipment, while also promoting the broader Finning portfolio.

This role requires strong relationship-building skills, technical knowledge of generator sets and control systems, and the ability to work independently

Job Description:

Major Job Functions

Business Development & Prospecting (15%)

  • Identifyand pursue new project opportunities within the assigned territory.

  • Build andmaintaina strong pipeline of potential customers.

  • Conduct market research, competitor analysis, and attend industry events.

Project Evaluation & Proposal Development (25%)

  • Review project specifications and contracts.

  • Prepare detailed proposals, cost estimates, and ROI feasibility studies.

  • Collaborate with engineering and estimating teams to develop project schedules and financial models.

Sales Execution & Negotiation (35%)

  • Present proposals and solutions to customers.

  • Negotiate terms and conditions with support from legal and estimating teams.

  • Conduct technical and commercial clarification meetings and close deals aligned with EBIT and sales targets.

Customer Relationship Management (15%)

  • Develop andmaintainstrong customer relationships.

  • Promote CVA (Customer Value Agreements) and full suite of Finning and Caterpillar products/services.

  • Actively manage accounts using ERP and CRM tools, ensuring customer satisfaction and retention.

Leadership & Mentorship (10%)

  • Mentor junior sales representatives and share best practices.

  • Provide guidance on technical and commercial aspects of power generation solutions.

  • Act as a subject matter expert within the team.

Accountability:

  • Actively manage the assigned industry through effective use of Finnings ERP and CRM

  • Develop new accounts byleveragingthe products and services offered by Finning and Caterpillar

  • Influence /Assist clients with feasibility study and design, prior to the Request for Quote stage

  • Ability to review and understand complex bid documents and present best solution to customers with Estimating / Engineering teams' support

  • Prepare and present sales proposals,group presentations, attend / engage in conferences.

  • Review and negotiate terms and conditions with support of Finning's legal team

  • Attend technical and commercial clarification meetings Assist the project team during the life of the project

  • Ability to meet deadlines, meet and exceed the sales target and EBIT

Education & Experience

  • Electrical or Mechanical Technology/Engineering degree or related post-secondary diploma

  • Minimum 5 years of technical sales and leadership experience in the power generation industry

  • Significantexpertisein power generation and project development, including generator sets, controls, and associated systemsin the Oil& Gas sector

  • Experience with utility companies, peaking plant applications, and evaluating detailed project specifications and contracts

  • Strong technical aptitude gained through education, technical training, and field experience

  • Proficiencyin MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)

  • Industry-related experience with Caterpillar products preferred

  • Knowledge of sales and marketing principles, basic commercial and financial acumen

  • Previouscustomer account management experience

  • Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills

  • Proficiencyin MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)

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