Disclaimer: SLB completed the acquisition of ChampionX on July 16, 2025. If selected for this position, your employment will begin with ChampionX and will transition to SLB as part of the planned integration.
We are looking for a Permian Sales Lead located in Midland, Texas. This is your opportunity to join a global technology company, driving energy innovation for a balanced planet.
The Permian Sales Lead is responsible for driving revenue growth, supporting strategic sales initiatives, and leading day-to-day customer engagement activities. This role partners closely with cross-functional teams such as Marketing, Operations, Product Development and Customer Success to ensure alignment of customer needs, market opportunities, and commercial priorities. The Permian Sales Lead serves as a key point of contact for clients while guiding internal teams to deliver solutions that support both short- and long-term business objectives.
What's In It For You:
The ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth.
The support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives, and ideas to achieve our best.
Thrive in a company that values sustainability, drives a safety-focused culture and empowers through continuous improvement.
Comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company matching and more!
What You Will Do:
Revenue Growth & Pipeline Management:
Develop, manage, and grow a robust sales pipeline within assigned markets and accounts.
Identify new business opportunities and lead prospecting efforts.
Support forecasting, reporting, and performance metrics to inform business decisions.
Client Relationship Management
Serve as a primary contact for customers, ensuring a high level of satisfaction and proactive communication.
Conduct regular client meetings to understand business needs and present tailored solutions.
Build long-term partnerships by delivering a consultative sales approach.
Sales Strategy & Execution:
Partner with leadership to execute sales strategies aligned with company objectives.
Analyze market trends, competition, and customer insights to guide commercial decisions.
Support pricing strategies and proposal development.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Work closely with Operations, Product, Marketing, and Finance teams to ensure seamless delivery of customer commitments.
Provide customer feedback that informs product development and service enhancements.
Leadership & Coaching:
Mentor junior sales team members and support onboarding of new hires.
Promote a culture of accountability, performance, and continuous improvement.
Other duties as required.
Maintains confidentiality of all matters.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Atmospheric Sciences, Business or related field, minimum of five years’ experience in Oil & Gas segment with strategic connections with Operators in Permian area.
5 years of experience in sales, business development, or account management; industry experience may be required depending on the role.
Proven track record of achieving or exceeding sales targets.
Strong communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
Ability to build trusted relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
Proficiency with CRM systems, sales analytics tools, and Microsoft Office Suite.
Ability to multitask.
Strong attention to detail.
Ability to work without direct supervision.
Collaborative attitude and strong work ethic with the ability to enthusiastically represent the company.
60-80% availability for inter-regional travel.
Service oriented attitude.
Physical Demands:
Role is deemed safety-sensitive and may be subject to employer or customer drug testing.
Preferred Qualifications:
5 years in a similar sales position.
Experience and Knowledge of ESG, Emissions and/or Atmospheric Sciences
Oil & gas industry experience.
History of working in a field that requires autonomy and self-motivation.
Prior experience demonstrates a strong work ethic and ability to multi-task.
Prior experience that required excellent organizational skills.
About Us:
ChampionX is now part of SLB, a global technology company driving energy innovation for a balanced planet. As innovators, that’s been our mission for nearly a century.
We are a technology company that unlocks access to energy for the benefit of all. As innovators, that’s been our mission for nearly a century. Today, we face a global imperative to create a future with more energy, but less carbon. Our diverse, innovative change makers are focused on going further in innovation and inventing the new energy technologies we need to get there.
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Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
We believe the best teams are diverse and inclusive, and we are on a journey to create a workplace where every employee can grow and achieve their best. We are committed to fair and equal treatment of employees and applicants. We recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement on the basis of individual qualifications and job performance. In all matters affecting employment, compensation, benefits, working conditions, and opportunities for advancement, we will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, disability, or status as a covered veteran.