Area Sales Manager – Handling Tools (MEA)

About the role

Represent and promote the full NOV Rig Technologies – Mission product portfolio across the Middle East and Africa. Build and grow relationships with key influencers and decision‑makers in the region, delivering exceptional customer service and driving sales growth.

Key responsibilities

• Identify, develop and close new and existing business opportunities while maintaining a strong sales pipeline.
• Negotiate commercial terms in line with NOV policies and prepare customer presentations.
• Monitor competitor activity, market trends and provide intelligence to internal stakeholders.
• Collaborate with internal support teams, subject‑matter experts and operations to deliver customer solutions.
• Travel domestically and internationally within the region to support customers and business requirements.

Required profile

• Extensive knowledge and experience in the upstream oil and gas sector.
• Relevant experience with an OEM, drilling contractor or demonstrable knowledge of drilling equipment in the MEA region.
• Working knowledge/experience in handling tools and drilling consumables.
• Degree in a related engineering field or equivalent industry experience.
• Proven business development or sales experience within the oil and gas industry.

Required skills

• Handling tools
• Drilling consumables
• Pumps
• Valves
• Pipe handling