Market Development Manager (Oil & Gas) at Proten

Location: Lagos (Frequent business travel across Nigeria)

Job Summary

• Our client is seeking an experienced and commercially driven Market Development Manager to spearhead business growth across Nigeria's oil and gas sector.
• The successful candidate will leverage an established industry network to identify new business opportunities, build strategic relationships with key stakeholders, and drive the acquisition of high-value contracts with indigenous and international oil companies.
• This role is ideal for a business development professional with a proven track record of winning multi-million-dollar oilfield service contracts and strong relationships with decision-makers across the Nigerian upstream sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute market expansion strategies to drive business growth within Nigeria's oil and gas industry.
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with key decision-makers across NEPL, indigenous E&P companies, IOCs, and other industry stakeholders.
• Coordinate client engagements, executive meetings, and support visiting international business teams.
• Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and stakeholder engagements

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Petroleum Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 8 years' experience in business development, commercial management, or market development within the Nigerian oil and gas industry.
• At least 3 years' experience with leading oilfield service companies, NEPL, or related upstream organizations.
• Demonstrated success in originating and winning oilfield service contracts valued at US$2 million or more.
• Strong network with decision-makers across NEPL, indigenous oil companies, IOCs, and other key industry stakeholders.
• Excellent commercial negotiation, stakeholder management, and business development skills.
• Strong understanding of Nigeria's oil and gas industry, including local content requirements and tendering processes.
• Fluent in English with excellent presentation and communication skills.
• Preference: Male

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience securing framework agreements with NEPL or major operators.
• Good understanding of the NOGICD Act and Nigerian Local Content requirements.
• Existing relationships with regulatory agencies such as NMDPRA and NCDMB.
• Ability to communicate in Hausa or Yoruba is an added advantage.

Compensation

• Highly Competitive (Open to candidate expectations based on experience).