Technical Sales Lead

Job title : Technical Sales Lead

Job Location : Lagos Deadline : October 02, 2026 Quick Recommended Links

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• ZEZ Nigeria Limited is looking for a technically strong and commercially driven Technical Sales Lead to support our sales, bidding, and project activities. The ideal candidate will bridge the gap between Business Development, Procurement, technical teams, vendors, and clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the technical review of RFQs, tender documents, and client specifications.
• Work with the Business Development team to develop technically accurate and commercially competitive proposals.
• Review vendor/OEM quotations for technical compliance, accuracy, and delivery feasibility.
• Coordinate and assign procurement activities to ensure timely RFQ execution.
• Develop effective vendor/OEM sourcing strategies to support competitive bids.
• Liaise with Procurement, Finance, Ordering & Expediting, and project teams to ensure technical and commercial alignment.
• Review and approve technical submissions, including datasheets, OEM authorizations, TDS/MSDS, and related documentation.
• Support client meetings and provide technical clarification during the bidding process.
• Document lessons learned from technical rejections, delays, and bid outcomes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, Business, or a related discipline.
• 3+ years' relevant experience in technical sales, business development, procurement, engineering, or a related role, preferably within the Energy or Oil & Gas industry. Experience coordinating bids, vendors, or cross-functional teams is an advantage.
• Experience in the Energy, Oil & Gas industry is preferred.
• Strong ability to interpret technical specifications, RFQs, tender documents, and OEM documentation.
• Experience working with vendors/OEMs and reviewing technical and commercial quotations.
• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of project margins.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, coordination, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple bids and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.