Technical Sales Engineer – Oil & Gas and Power Generation

Technical Sales Engineer – Oil & Gas and Power Generation (Nigeria)

Join a global leader in filtration solutions, driving innovation and excellence across industries. We’re looking for a highly motivated Technical Sales Engineer to strengthen our market presence in the Oil & Gas and Power Generation sectors in Nigeria.

Role Responsibilities

• Promote Donaldson products and services through commercial and technical support to customers and distributors
• Proactively identify, qualify, and manage sales opportunities from prospecting through closing
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with end users, OEMs, contractors, agents, and distributors
• Establish communication matrix with different stakeholders across key accounts, engineers, operation and maintenance, plant managers, and procurement
• Conduct site visits, assess customer equipment, and provide first-line technical support
• Prepare and deliver technical presentations tailored to customer requirements
• Collaborate with internal teams, engineering, pricing, logistics, and customer service, to ensure successful project delivery

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Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or equivalent
• Minimum 5 years of experience in technical sales
• Experience selling to upstream & downstream Oil Gas companies in Nigeria
• Experience selling to thermal power generation sector (gas turbines operated) across Nigeria
• within Oil & Gas and Power Generation sectors in Nigeria
• Proven ability to build relationships and manage key accounts independently
• Strong communication, negotiation, and administrative skills with CRM reporting experience
• Proficiency in English and excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office tools

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Sub-Saharan or West Africa markets and familiarity with turbomachinery or rotating equipmeny
• Experience working in a multinational- or internal environment
• Proficiency in French language and prior experience managing resellers or distributors.

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