Technical Sales Manager

1 week ago

Houston, TX, United States Weatherford International Ltd Full-time

Job-ID: 108125Category: SALESLocation: Houston, TX, United StatesSchedule: Full timePosted: 2026-10-21Weatherford has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Technical Sales Manager to join the Corporate Sales Team in Houston, Texas.
Job Overview:The Technical Sales Manager (TSM) is responsible for driving revenue growth through the strategic sale of Weatherford products, technologies, and services. Leveraging strong operational and technical expertise, the TSM partners with customers to understand their challenges, develop value-driven solutions, and deliver commercial results. This position owns the full sales lifecycle, from opportunity identification through proposal development, negotiation, and contract award.
The successful candidate will combine technical knowledge, relationship-building skills, and commercial acumen to grow existing accounts, penetrate new markets, and support long-term customer success.

Responsibilities:
Sales & Business DevelopmentOwn the full sales lifecycle from prospecting and opportunity qualification through proposal, negotiation, and closing.
Develop and execute account plans and growth strategies to achieve annual revenue and profitability targets.
Identify new business opportunities and expand Weatherford's presence within existing customer accounts.
Develop and present technical solutions, proposals, bids, and value propositions that address customer operational challenges.
Collaborate with Account Managers and Product Line teams to identify and execute upselling and cross-selling opportunities.
Monitor sales performance and proactively address revenue gaps to ensure target achievement.
Maintain accurate opportunity tracking, forecasting, and pipeline management utilizing Salesforce (SFDC) and other approved systems.
Customer EngagementBuild and maintain strong relationships with key customer stakeholders and decision-makers.
Understand customer goals, operational challenges, and technical requirements to position Weatherford solutions effectively.
Visit customer offices, workshops, warehouses, and rig sites to support business development efforts and strengthen customer relationships.
Act as a trusted advisor by providing technical expertise and ensuring customer expectations are met.
Work closely with internal teams to resolve customer concerns and continuously improve service quality.
Technical & Market ExpertiseMaintain a high level of product line and operational knowledge within assigned segments.
Gather customer feedback and communicate market, product, technology, and competitive intelligence to relevant stakeholders.
Identify opportunities for new products, service enhancements, and market expansion.
Support technical education and product awareness initiatives across the broader sales organization.
Financial & Commercial PerformanceDeliver positive commercial results through effective negotiation and margin improvement strategies.
Support annual sales planning, budgeting, forecasting, and quarterly account reviews.
Exercise sound financial stewardship and ensure compliance with company financial policies and procedures.
Leadership & CollaborationPromote Weatherford's values, culture, and commitment to operational excellence.
Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders to drive alignment and business results.
Support employee development, knowledge sharing, coaching, and continuous learning initiatives.
Demonstrate leadership, integrity, professionalism, and accountability in all interactions.
Health, Safety, Quality & ComplianceMaintain the highest standards of ethics, corporate governance, quality, safety, security, and environmental stewardship.
Ensure compliance with Weatherford policies, procedures, industry regulations, and applicable laws.
Demonstrate safety leadership and actively support a culture of continuous improvement in HSE performance.
Qualifications Required:6+ years of sales, business development, or account management experience.4+ years of oil & gas operational, technical, or field experience.
Proven ability to achieve revenue growth and commercial objectives.
Experience presenting technical solutions to customers and key decision-makers.
Strong understanding of oilfield products, services, and operational environments.
Preferred QualificationsBachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Geoscience, or a related field preferred.
Experience within oilfield service companies such as Weatherford, SLB, Halliburton, Baker Hughes, NOV, Expro, or similar organizations.
Experience with CRM systems, preferably Salesforce.
Established customer relationships within key oil & gas markets.
Experience with proposal development, tenders, and contract negotiations.
Skills Required:Technical sales and consultative sellingAccount management and business developmentCommercial negotiationsStrategic planning and forecastingTechnical presentations and communicationRelationship managementProblem-solving and critical thinkingCross-functional collaborationSalesforce CRM proficienc