Energy & Transportation Manager (Heavy Equipment, Oil & Gas, French-speaking)

About the role

Gatesource HR is looking for an Energy & Transportation Manager to grow equipment, product and aftersales revenue across Suriname and French Guiana. The role covers the department's commercial strategy, daily operations, budget and financial performance, and is based in Paramaribo with regular travel to customer sites.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and run sales and marketing plans for equipment, products and aftersales services
• Identify new business, prepare business cases and plan sales of new and used equipment
• Lead and coach the team, set priorities and help staff solve customer problems
• Build customer relationships, resolve issues quickly and oversee quotations, pricing and sales coverage
• Introduce new products and work with rental, mining, marketing and product support teams
• Prepare budgets and forecasts, manage costs and report on financial and commercial performance
• Use CRM data to track customer activity, opportunities and team performance
• Promote safe working practices and maintain service quality

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Management, Economics, Electrical Engineering or a related field
• 5-8 years in commercial or sales operations, with a focus on solution-based selling
• At least 3 years of management experience
• Experience with power or energy systems, capital investment projects and project management
• Strong local network in industry and government
• Good written and spoken Dutch and English; French, Portuguese or Mandarin is an advantage
• Willingness to travel about 60% of the time and occasionally abroad

Required skills

• CRM and ERP systems
• Microsoft 365
• Technical understanding of equipment in power generation, marine, industrial, transportation or oil and gas markets