As a Senior Sales Advisor at Baker Hughes, you will take ownership of customer-facing staff and be responsible for winning business within the rotating equipment service space. You will develop a vision for an important market at the product line level with a long-term perspective, leading business development planning processes for this market.
Key Responsibilities
Sell products, services, parts, solutions, or projects within a specific geographic area (Sub-Saharan Africa).
Handle products and systems that require in-depth technical knowledge and understanding of their operating environments, particularly rotating equipment such as compressors and turbines.
Conduct technical analysis and adapt sales processes to meet client conditions.
Manage complex sales processes involving multiple internal and external stakeholders.
Consider technical, economic, logistical, and financial aspects when creating proposals in collaboration with the commercial team.
Manage key client accounts within the business unit.
Coordinate and lead commercial and application teams, collaborating across engineering, legal, risk, and finance departments.
Qualifications & Requirements
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in Sales.
Fluent in English and Portuguese; proficiency in French is preferred.
Strong technical knowledge of rotating equipment (compressors and turbines).
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal and leadership capabilities.
Proven ability to analyze and resolve complex problems.
Demonstrated track record of leading programs and projects.
Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.
Willingness to travel approximately 50% of the time.
Work Environment & Flexibility
Flexible working hours to allow control over your workday and peak productivity times.