Outside Sales Representative
NOV
Odessa, TX · Posted July 28, 2026
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About the job
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Generate sales revenue to meet or exceed assigned sales projections by giving interactive sales visits to customer locations.
Maintain contact with an established customer base; identify and establish new clients.
Communicate and strategize with the sales team on all related client issues.
Prepare and deliver bids for customers with a follow up report to sales manager.
Work in conjunction with operations personnel to ensure above expected customer services are achieved.
Work with technical support and customers to ensure completeness and accuracy of information.
Evaluate market requirements and competitor capabilities.
Assist in credit worthiness assessments and collection of all delinquent accounts.
Attend functions when necessary to keep in contact with customer.
Perform other work-related tasks as assigned.
Comply with all NOV Company and HSE policies and procedures
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS
High School diploma or equivalent
2-4 years of work or college relating to sales and marketing
Basic knowledge of mechanics is a plus
Ability to travel up to 50-75%
Experience in Sales, or Mechanical knowledge is highly preferred
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Must have good verbal and written communication skills in order to interface with both internal and external customers.
Ability to work with the team
Possess computer skills and MS Office experience.
Have a current and valid driver’s license.
Must be able to travel within their assigned region.
Knowledge of Oil and Gas land drilling operations.
Knowledge of NOV products an asset
Be on call 24/7.
Able to lift up to 50 lbs.
BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES
Must operate within a team.
Must represent NOV in a professional manner.
TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES
Must have basic mechanical understanding.
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.
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