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Commercial Lead, Artificial Lift
- Leiden, Netherlands
- Other
Job description
About Samotics š¢
Samotics monitors industrial equipment through Electrical Signature Analysis (ESA), using advanced AI to analyse the electrical āheartbeatā of industrial assets. Our SAM4 platform detects faults in motors, pumps, and drives by reading electrical signals from inside the topside motor control panel.
We already work with leading global companies such as ABB, SLB, ADNOC, and more. Now, weāre expanding this technology into Artificial Lift, starting with Electric Submersible Pumps (ESPs).
The Roleš„
We're building a dedicated Artificial Lift team, and we are looking for a commercial leader who knows the ESP market and wants to shape how a new technology enters it.
In this role, you'll own business development for the segment, identifying the right customers, leading commercial conversations, and closing deals within agreed frameworks. You'll work closely with Product and Data Science to turn real field insights into clear roadmap priorities.
This is a hunting role. You'll have marketing and SDR support, but youāll be the one opening doors, building relationships, and driving momentum with operators, OEMs, and service companies.
Your challenge šÆ
Identify and pursue commercial opportunities with ESP operators and partners
Lead customer conversations, from the first meeting through negotiation and close
Execute customer projects, ensuring successful onboarding and product adoption
Act as the internal expert on Artificial Lift, including failure modes, operational context, and where SAM4 fits
Feed market insight back to Product and Data Science to shape feature development
Represent Samotics at industry events and customer workshops
Help define the go-to-market strategy for the segment
Job requirements
What You'll Bringā
5+ years of experience in Artificial Lift. Ideally, a mix of operator and service company exposure
Solid understanding of ESP failure modes, such as gas locking, motor degradation, electrical faults, and scale/corrosion
Experience with condition monitoring, production optimisation, and/or reliability engineering
Strong commercial instinct. You've sold, influenced buying decisions, or owned P&L responsibilities
Ability to translate technical detail into business value for different stakeholdersWillingness to travel 30ā50%, depending on location
BSc/MSc in Petroleum, Mechanical, Electrical, or Control Engineering, or equivalent experience
What We Offerš
Competitive base + bonus, benchmarked against major service companies
Remote-friendly setup (preference for candidates near major oil & gas hubs)
High autonomy and the opportunity to shape a new market segment from an early stage
A product that actually works, and existing customers who can prove it
Enrolment in our Stock Appreciation Rights (SAR) scheme, allowing you to benefit from a potential exit event
A vibrant, professional culture built on freedom and responsibility
Ready to join Samotics?
If youāre excited to help build and grow a new Artificial Lift segment with technology that delivers real impact, weād love to hear from you!
Apply now and letās explore if this could be the right next step for you.
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About us
Our mission is to make industrial companies more sustainable. Samotics provides unique AI-driven solutions which enable industrial companies to significantly reduce energy waste, water pollution events and unplanned downtime.
Globally 300 million industrial electric motors account for 30% of all energy consumption. These motors face three critical challenges: unexpected failures, inefficient operations, and inadequate selection. By tackling these issues, our products lead industrial companies worldwide to become more efficient while reducing their environmental footprint.
Since our launch in 2015, we have grown rapidly, with over 100% annual revenue growth and a global footprint of high-profile industrial customers. We are a scale-up with more than 100 talented individuals, working together in an energetic environment where professionalism, an open atmosphere and cutting-edge technology thrive.
Are you excited to tackle critical challenges facing industry in the 21st century? So are we! Join us in making industrial companies more sustainable.


