JOB DESCRIPTION

About the Role

Location: Office-based or Remote (Flexible Working Available)

NOV Pipex, part of the Energy & Production Solutions division of NOV, is seeking a commercially driven and technically capable Technical Sales Manager to take ownership of a high-impact sales role within our market-leading industrial thermoplastics business.

Reporting directly to the Sales Director, you will be responsible for driving revenue growth, profitability, and customer success across the construction, municipal, and industrial sectors. This is a strategic and hands-on role overseeing the full sales lifecycle - from specification development and technical proposals to deal closure and long-term account growth.

About the Company

NOV Pipex is a leading manufacturer of high-performance FRP composite and thermoplastic piping systems, serving a wide range of industrial, municipal, and construction markets. As part of NOV's Energy & Production Solutions division, we combine global expertise with local manufacturing excellence to deliver innovative, reliable, and sustainable engineered solutions.

Our commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement ensures we remain at the forefront of our industry while supporting customers in achieving long-term operational success.

What We Offer

• A strategic, high-visibility role reporting to the Sales Director
• The opportunity to directly influence commercial growth and profitability
• Exposure to global best practices within a market-leading organisation
• Career development within a multinational engineering and manufacturing business
• Flexible working arrangements (office-based with remote flexibility)
• A strong safety-first and collaborative culture

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic sales plans aligned with site and global business objectives
• Drive immediate and long-term revenue growth through proactive opportunity management and deal closure
• Achieve and exceed sales targets within existing and new market segments
• Manage municipal and industrial sales opportunities end-to-end
• Build, develop, and maintain strong relationships with customers and key stakeholders
• Deliver technical sales presentations, proposals, and specification support
• Collaborate cross-functionally with marketing, engineering, customer service, and wider sales teams
• Monitor performance using KPIs and provide data-driven reporting to senior leadership
• Support financial planning, budgeting, and revenue forecasting processes
• Optimise sales processes through effective use of CRM tools and ensure lead conversion
• Lead by example in QHSE compliance, promoting and reinforcing a strong safety-first culture
• Travel as required to support business and customer needs

Qualifications & Skills Essential:

• Tertiary qualification in an Engineering discipline
• Proven experience within the construction industry or related manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated background in technical or engineering sales
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to create, track, and manage sales metrics
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and CRM systems

Desirable:

• Business or manufacturing-related qualification
• Exposure to ERP systems
• Knowledge of SIOP processes

Interpersonal Skills (optional)

• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• Ability to influence and build credibility at all organisational levels
• Self-motivated with a proactive, results-oriented mindset
• Strategic thinker with strong analytical capability
• Collaborative team player with leadership presence

Why Join Us?

At NOV, you'll be part of a global, innovative organisation where your leadership and technical insight directly influence commercial success. This role offers autonomy, strategic impact, and the chance to contribute to exciting initiatives in a growing business unit.

Health & Wellbeing

• Private Medical Insurance

• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Finance & Protection

• Pension Plan

• Income Protection

• Life Assurance

• Personal Accident Coverage

Flexible Benefits (via salary sacrifice options for you and your family)

• Dental Insurance

• Healthcare Cash Plan

• Partner Life Assurance

• Critical Illness Cover

• Retail Vouchers

• Gym Membership

• Cycle to Work Scheme

ABOUT US

Every day, the oil and gas industry's best minds put more than 150 years of experience to work to help our customers achieve lasting success.

We Power the Industry that Powers the World

Throughout every region in the world and across every area of drilling and production, our family of companies has provided the technical expertise, advanced equipment, and operational support necessary for success-now and in the future.

Global Family

We are a global family of thousands of individuals, working as one team to create a lasting impact for ourselves, our customers, and the communities where we live and work.

Purposeful Innovation

Through purposeful business innovation, product creation, and service delivery, we are driven to power the industry that powers the world better.

Service Above All

This drives us to anticipate our customers' needs and work with them to deliver the finest products and services on time and on budget.