Product Sales Engineer (Turbomachinery) - Apapa, Lagos

About this role

The Product Sales Engineer (Turbomachinery) plays a pivotal role in driving business growth by delivering tailored turbomachinery solutions to clients across the oil and gas industry. This role requires a technically proficient and commercially savvy professional who can bridge the gap between engineering innovation and customer needs. The ideal candidate will have strong field experience, excellent communication skills, and a deep understanding of industrial systems and turbomachinery equipment.

With a minimum of 3 years’ experience and the flexibility to travel extensively (up to 60%), this role offers the opportunity to build long-term client relationships and contribute to impactful engineering solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Sales Strategy & Execution
• Develop and execute effective sales strategies to promote turbomachinery products to both existing and new customers.
• Identify, qualify, and pursue new sales leads, installations, and project opportunities.
• Propose technical and commercial solutions, including process optimizations and engineering recommendations, in collaboration with OEMs and internal teams.
• Prepare and present bids, proposals, and demonstrations to support customer acquisition and retention efforts.
• Client Engagement & Support
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers by understanding their operational needs and providing targeted product solutions.
• Conduct site visits, surveys, and technical presentations to diagnose client requirements and align solutions accordingly.
• Provide post-sales support including troubleshooting, training, and technical assistance to ensure high customer satisfaction and retention.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Work closely with internal teams including service centers, operations, and sales support to ensure efficient order execution and on-time product delivery.
• Leverage collaboration with OEM partners and service teams to deliver holistic lifecycle solutions.
• Market Intelligence & Representation
• Stay up to date on industry trends, competitor activities, and emerging technologies in turbomachinery and apply insights to strategy and client interactions.
• Represent the company at relevant industry events, conferences, and networking opportunities to grow market presence and promote solutions.
• Maintain thorough understanding of oil and gas processes, turbomachinery products, and related engineering principles.
• Note : This position requires 60% travel , including to onshore and offshore client locations.

Requirements

• Education : B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience : Minimum of 3 years in turbomachinery product sales, preferably within the oil and gas or heavy industrial sectors.

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Skills

• Proficient in Microsoft 365 and internet-based research tools.
• Competencies
• In-depth technical knowledge of turbomachinery products and associated engineering principles including fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, and mass transfer.
• Familiarity with international engineering standards and ability to deliver effective technical presentations and lifecycle diagnostics.
• Strong business development skills, including sales forecasting, market analysis, and preparation of technical/commercial bids.
• Effective communicator with strong stakeholder management, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Knowledge of oil & gas operational processes and power transmission systems.

Note: This position requires up to 60% travel to onshore and offshore client locations. Also, this role is based in Apapa, Lagos. The desired candidate MUST be resident in Lagos Mainland and open to working at Apapa.