Sales Account Manager – Oil & Gas

CNS (Computer Network Systems) is a technology company in the middle-east & has over 30 years of successful achievements and long-term partnerships with distinct customers across the region.

We are an IT distributor & our expertise are in Banking & Financial Service Insurance, Technology Enablement, IT Outsourcing, Cyber security, Digital Infrastructure, Hybrid Cloud, Digital Workplace, Customer Experience, Digital Transformation, and Block Chain.

We are a Part of the Ghobash Group of Companies, CNS spread across the region with offices in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Oman, and Kuwait providing a holistic approach that covers all aspects of information communication technology system integration, consultancy, operation, managed services, and IT outsourcing.

CNS also has state-of-the-art network operation centers in Abu Dhabi and Dubai that develop in-house software and applications providing end-to-end solutions to our customers and partners.

The Sales Account Manager owns revenue growth in the UAE Oil & Gas segment. The role wins and grows business with major national and international oil and gas operators, their contractors and supply chains. The post-holder is accountable for the full cycle: meeting sales targets, building the pipeline, and managing the operations that deliver the business once won – including manpower and resources secondment contracts.

Key responsibilities

• Sales targets and revenue
• Own and deliver annual and quarterly sales, gross margin and order-intake targets for the Oil & Gas segment.
• Build and execute an account plan for each key customer, with forecasts reviewed monthly.
• Maintain an accurate pipeline and forecast in the company CRM.
• Negotiate pricing, commercial terms and contract conditions within approved authority limits.
• Business development
• Identify and pursue new opportunities with national oil companies, IOCs, operators, EPC contractors and service companies in the UAE.
• Track upcoming tenders, framework agreements and long-term contracts; lead bid/no-bid decisions with management.
• Prepare and present technical-commercial proposals, tender submissions and clarifications.
• Represent the company at industry events, exhibitions and client meetings (e.g. ADIPEC).
• Customer and procurement relationships
• Build working relationships with procurement, contracts, supply chain and end-user departments at target companies.
• Secure and maintain vendor registration, pre-qualification and approved-supplier status with each client.
• Navigate client procurement processes, portals and evaluation criteria (technical, commercial, ICV).
• Act as the single point of contact for key accounts and resolve escalations promptly.
• Operations and contract delivery
• Manage the operations of won business: mobilization, delivery schedules, invoicing and collections.
• Coordinate with operations, HR, finance and logistics to deliver to scope, quality and HSE standards.
• Monitor contract performance, margins and client satisfaction; drive corrective action where needed.
• Ensure timely collection of receivables and minimize overdue payments.
• Resources secondment
• Develop and manage manpower and resources secondment contracts with Oil & Gas clients.
• Understand client manpower requirements, rate structures and mobilization timelines.
• Coordinate recruitment, onboarding and visa processes for seconded staff with HR.
• Reporting and compliance
• Submit weekly activity reports and monthly sales, pipeline and forecast reports to management.
• Provide market intelligence on competitors, pricing and client spending plans.
• Comply with company policies, UAE regulations, client codes of conduct and anti-bribery rules.

Essential qualifications and experience

• Minimum 8 to 12 years of Oil & Gas sales experience in the UAE, selling directly to major oil and gas companies operating in the country.
• Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets in a B2B, contract-driven environment.
• Familiarity with the purchasing and procurement departments of oil and gas companies in the region, including vendor registration, tendering and approval processes.
• An established network of contacts within UAE Oil & Gas operators, contractors and supply chain teams.
• Valid UAE driving license (mandatory).
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Business Administration or a related field.
• Fluent written and spoken English.
• Desirable (added advantage)
• Experience in resources / manpower secondment to Oil & Gas clients, including rate negotiation and managing seconded staff.
• Understanding of In-Country Value (ICV) certification and its weighting in UAE tenders.
• Experience with client e-procurement portals and supplier registration systems.
• Exposure to wider GCC Oil & Gas markets (KSA, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait).
• Arabic language skills.
• Valid HSE certification or familiarity with Oil & Gas site safety requirements.
• Commercial acumen

Negotiation

• Relationship building
• Drive and ownership
• Operational coordination

Communication

• Planning and organization
• Digital tools
• Compliance with policies and procedures based on the ISO standards adopted by CNS.