Sales Engineer - Business Development (Guyana & Suriname)

About the role

El Dorado Offshore is looking for a Sales Engineer for its Guyana and Suriname business development, based in Paramaribo. The role supports the growth of the company's international ventures by strengthening client relationships, generating new business and acting as the link between customers and internal operational teams. It combines commercial acumen, relationship management and operational understanding.

Key responsibilities

• Support the Business Development Manager in expanding the company's presence in Guyana and Suriname.
• Identify, qualify and develop new business opportunities, generate at least five qualified leads per month, and build a pipeline of prospects.
• Conduct market intelligence on projects, tenders, customer needs and industry trends, and help prepare proposals, bids, tenders, presentations and client submissions.
• Take part in customer meetings, networking events and stakeholder engagements.
• Serve as the main contact for assigned customers, hold monthly reviews, capture feedback and coordinate follow-ups.
• Bridge customers with Operations, Recruitment, Projects and Administration, and coordinate recruitment and workforce deployment.
• Monitor customer satisfaction, escalate risks and support continuous improvement.
• Maintain sales pipeline and activity reports, submit KPI reports and work with cross-functional teams.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Sales, Marketing, Operations Management or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in business development, sales, account management, customer success or technical sales.
• Preferred: experience in energy, oil & gas, manpower supply, logistics, maritime or industrial services, and with customers in Guyana and/or Suriname.

Required skills

• Understanding of B2B sales, proposal development and client relationship management.
• Strong communication, stakeholder engagement and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of workforce planning, recruitment and service delivery processes.

What we offer

• A full-time position with an attractive salary package.
• Training of 12 days per year, including 6 of your choice.
• Weekly sports sessions, team-building events and monthly drinks.
• Fruit, coffee and snacks provided.