Junior Sales Engineer (m/f/d)

About the Role

As a Junior Sales Engineer, you will support the Regional Account Manager in developing customer relationships, managing sales opportunities, and delivering commercial and technical support.

This role has been created to strengthen NOV’s local presence as our business continues to grow in Kazakhstan. You will play an important role in supporting customers, developing new business opportunities, and contributing to the expansion of our local operations, including the planned development of a local workshop. 

Working closely with experienced Sales and technical professionals, you will gain hands-on experience across the full sales cycle and develop the skills required to progressively take on greater responsibility for customer accounts and sales opportunities.

About NOV Downhole Technologies

As part of NOV, a global leader in energy technology, NOV Downhole Technologies provides advanced drilling, directional drilling, intervention, and completion technologies.

With a broad portfolio of downhole tools, equipment, and services, we work closely with customers throughout the well lifecycle to solve complex operational challenges and deliver reliable, fit-for-purpose solutions.

Why join NOV?

Join a well-established global company with a strong reputation in the energy industry. You will work closely with experienced Sales professionals, providing an excellent opportunity to learn the business, develop your skills, and build valuable industry experience.

This role offers a structured development path where you will progressively build the technical, commercial, and customer-facing skills needed to independently manage customer accounts and sales opportunities.

Diversity & Inclusion

At NOV, we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We value diversity in all its forms and believe that different perspectives drive innovation and success. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Responsibilities

• Support the Regional Account Manager in managing assigned customers, accounts, and sales opportunities.
• Build strong local customer relationships through regular visits, meetings, presentations, and follow-up activities.
• Develop strong technical and product knowledge to support customers with technical and application-related needs.
• Work closely with internal technical, engineering, and operations to address customer requirements and develop appropriate solutions.
• Assist with quotations, proposals, presentations, and other technical and commercial documentation.
• Maintain accurate customer and opportunity information in CRM systems and travel regularly within the designated region to support customer and business development activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification in Petroleum Engineering, Technical Studies, or a related field.
• At least 1 year of field or related experience in drilling operations is required. Experience with drilling tools, directional drilling, downhole applications, technical sales, or customer service is an advantage.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective customer relationships and identify customer needs.
• Customer-focused and commercially minded, with an interest in developing business and supporting sales activities.
• Ability to understand technical products and applications and communicate their value clearly to customers.
• Proactive, organized, and willing to learn and develop within a technical sales environment. Comfortable working with CRM systems and standard business applications.
• Fluent English, written and spoken. Knowledge of Russian or relevant local languages is an advantage.
• Willingness and ability to travel regularly within the assigned territory.