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Organizational Role

We are looking for a driven Sales Engineer to join our Max Completions team, focused on accelerating the global adoption of Remote Service-Rig Monitoring (RSM). This role will contribute directly to NOV's digital transformation strategy by driving technical sales, supporting commercialization efforts, and expanding the footprint of Max Completions across key markets.

You will work closely with Sales, Software Development, Support, and our 24/7 Completions Optimization Engineers to position and deliver end-to-end monitoring solutions that connect service rig operations to the office. Acting as a technical advisor to customers, you will engage directly with field and office stakeholders to demonstrate value, support deployments, and ensure successful adoption of RSM.

This role is responsible for driving product sales, supporting go-to-market execution, and identifying opportunities to scale RSM globally through strategic customer engagement and technical differentiation.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop deep technical expertise in Max Completions RSM and effectively position its value to customers across global markets
• Drive technical sales activities including demos, trials, and customer presentations to support revenue growth and adoption
• Monitor industry trends for both customers and competitors; perform market research for potential new product offerings
• Identify opportunities, qualify leads, and close technically complex deals
• Act as a trusted advisor to customers by translating operational challenges into tailored RSM solutions
• Provide quarterly and annual sales forecast
• Support global deployments, pilots, and scale-ups, ensuring successful implementation and customer adoption
• Gather and communicate customer feedback, field insights, and performance results to internal teams
• Collaborate with Software Development and Support to resolve technical issues and improve product performance
• Contribute to go-to-market execution by supporting regional strategies, messaging, and competitive positioning
• Build and maintain strong relationships with operators, service companies, and key stakeholders
• Represent Max Completions at industry events, customer meetings, and field engagements to drive market awareness
• Support commercial efforts including proposals, pricing discussions, and technical input to contracts
• Travel globally to engage customers, support field operations, and expand RSM adoption
• Ensure compliance with NOV HSE policies and procedures
• Perform other related duties as required

Desirable Qualifications

• 7+ years experience in completions, service rig operations, or oilfield services
• Proven track record in technical sales or sales engineering for digital or monitoring solutions
• Deep understanding of rig instrumentation (hook load, pressure, depth tracking systems)
• Demonstrated success driving product adoption across multiple regions or global markets
• Strong commercial acumen with ability to articulate ROI and close technically complex deals
• Credibility engaging with both field personnel and executive-level stakeholders
• Experience leading customer deployments, pilots, and scale-ups in live operations
• Ability to translate operational challenges into differentiated technical solutions
• Excellent presentation, demo, and stakeholder influence skills
• Willingness to travel globally to support growth and customer engagement
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field (advanced degree a plus)
• College degree preferred or 5+ years of technical sales experience
• Ability to pass background check and drug test

COMPETITIVE BENEFITS: (visit usbenefits.nov.com for more information about our benefits offerings)

• 401(k) Retirement Plan - NOV matches every dollar up to 5% of base pay and overtime for every dollar you invest.
• Competitive medical plans that are effective your date of hire. Visit usbenefits.nov.com/cost-for-coverage  for more information.
• FREE MDLIVE virtual visits (when enrolled in an NOV medical plan).
• FREE preventative medical and dental care for the entire family (when enrolled in an NOV medical/dental plan and seeing an in-network physician).
• FREE Basic Life and AD&D insurance at 2 times your annual salary (for full-time employees).
• All regular full-time employees start with 3 weeks of paid vacation per year (prorated based on start date). Pre-NOV relevant experience (years of service) may be considered for vacation accruals.
• All regular full-time employees receive up to 11 paid holidays per year.