Richard Wayne & Robert is recruiting on behalf of Exebenus.
Exebenus is the industry leader in AI/ML solutions for drilling optimization. Despite being a young company, we have pioneered several industry-first innovations and continue to push the boundaries of what's possible. Our ambition is clear: to retain our position and be recognized as the leading energy AI company. Our field-proven solutions are trusted by supermajors and national oil companies (NOCs) globally, delivering quantifiable cost savings and operational efficiencies.
We are expanding our team with individuals who are adept at cutting through the noise, focus on facts and data over opinions, and are driven to deliver results with a tangible impact for our clients.
We are seeking a seasoned Sales Manager who can articulate value fluently, understand the importance of trust in business relationships, and tailor the value proposition to different stakeholders within complex oil and gas organizations. You’ll play a key role in bringing cutting-edge AI solutions to operators worldwide, driving adoption of AI/ML by translating technical capabilities into clear business value for operators.
Your Impact
As a Sales Manager, you will be responsible for leading sales efforts across the Americas, focusing on high-value client relationships, strategic account development, and commercial growth. You will work closely with both technical and product teams to align client needs with the unique capabilities of our AI solutions, ensuring business outcomes are achieved.
Key Responsibilities
•Own and execute sales objectives across the Americas region.
•Engage with regional operators to position and promote Exebenus solutions.
•Develop proposals, lead contract negotiations, and close strategic deals.
•Manage and forecast sales pipeline; report KPIs to leadership.
•Collaborate with engineering and product teams to tailor offerings to client needs.
•Build and maintain strong customer relationships, acting as a long-term trusted advisor.
•Travel to customer sites or industry events as needed (typically 1–2 weeks per trip).
Your Profile
•Proven success in selling technical solutions to oil and gas operators, with a deep understanding of procurement processes and decision-making dynamics within energy companies.
•Strong network in Gulf of Mexico drilling or digital operations.
•Demonstrated ability to manage long sales cycles with multiple stakeholders.
•Ability to translate complex technical concepts into commercial value.
•Track record of consistently achieving or exceeding sales targets.
•Bonus: experience in oilfield services, drilling engineering, or real-time operations.
•Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus.
•Curious, proactive, and self-driven while comfortable operating in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
Why Join Exebenus?
•Be part of a mission-driven company at the forefront of AI in energy.
•Work directly with tier-one NOCs, supermajors, and IOCs on transformative projects.
•Accelerated career growth within a dynamic and growing global organization.
•International exposure through offices in Stavanger, Houston, and Muscat.
•Competitive compensation and benefits.
•Collaborate with a diverse, expert-driven team combining energy domain knowledge and advanced technology.
•Join us in revolutionizing drilling performance with AI. Apply today to become part of a team delivering meaningful results across efficiency, safety, and sustainability in energy operations.