S&P Global Commodity Insights Recruitment 2026: Commodity Sales Specialist – Crude Oil, Fuels & Refining, Instructor, Energy Industry Fundamentals Training, Etc. Jobs

At S&P Global Commodity Insights, our complete view of global energy and commodities markets enables our customers to make decisions with conviction and create long-term, sustainable value. We’re a trusted connector that brings together thought leaders, market participants, governments, and regulators to co-create solutions that lead to progress. Vital to navigating Energy Transition, S&P Global Commodity Insights’ coverage includes oil and gas, power, chemicals, metals, agriculture and shipping.

S&P Global Commodity Insights is a division of S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI). S&P Global is the world’s foremost provider of credit ratings, benchmarks, analytics and workflow solutions in the global capital, commodity and automotive markets. With every one of our offerings, we help many of the world’s leading organizations navigate the economic landscape so they can plan for tomorrow, today.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Commodity Sales Specialist – Crude Oil, Fuels & Refining (Fluent French)

Location: Abuja

Responsibilities

• Responsible for hitting established regional net sales and retention rate targets by proactively managing a book of Business and interacting with sales teams to drive growth and provide forecast visibility.
• Lead by example and coach generalist sales on how to follow a structured sales approach; lead with insight, diagnose needs and offer solutions aligned to customer requirements.
• Conduct and document on Salesforce high levels of meaningful pre and after sales activities and client interactions whilst developing a growing pipeline required to meet growth targets and forecast future performance with accuracy.
• A minimum of 20% travel will be required, including conference attendance and co-host of regional seminars.
• Work closely with cross-functional oil teams to develop strategy, develop our offering and expand our support to our customers in the region as well as participate in ad –hoc projects to support team objectives and promote the Commodity Insights brand
• Demonstrate sufficient CI product, technical and energy market knowledge, including the ability to present our insights, in such a way as to understand client workflows and relate how the features of our offering translate into solutions of identified client needs.

Qualifications

• Fluency in English and French is required. Candidates must demonstrate effective communication skills in both languages, encompassing both verbal and written proficiency.
• We welcome applications from citizens of Nigeria and citizens of other ECOWAS member states; selection is subject to verification of citizenship and work eligibility.
• Ideally 3+ years experience and a proven track record in Crude Oil, Fuels or Refining markets or Solution-selling background.
• Must have excellent communication and presentation skills (verbal and written)
• Strong collaboration and influencing skills, a genuine team-player
• Must have strong organizational skills and display time strong management skills.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: Instructor, Energy Industry Fundamentals Training (French Speaker)

Job ID: 327152
Location: Abuja
Grade Level (for internal use): 09

About The Role
The Team:

• SPGE offers cross-commodity industry fundamentals training to energy majors and top chemical producers globally.
• After a couple of years of expansion, our training catalogue currently includes Oil, LNG, Power and Energy Expansion Industry Fundamentals.
• Building on the success of our well-stablished energy & chemicals training portfolio, we would like to expand further our training business, particularly in West Africa.

The Impact:

• You will contribute initially to the winning, renewal and execution of Energy related training projects globally.
• Projects typically leverage S&P Global Energy data, research and expertise and cover topics including, industry fundamentals, price forecasting and trading strategies.

What’s in it for You:

• You will work with subject matter experts across the organization to originate and produce high-quality training courses and manage resources as required.
• During your projects, you will get exposure to market leaders globally and experts at all levels of major oil and gas and chemical companies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver state of the art training, working with the lead content matter experts within the organization. This will typically require:
  • Participate in meetings with clients to understand training requirements.
  • Identify internal and external information sources, gather, and synthesize data.
  • Efficiently analyze data to produce training materials.
  • Produce training materials, for clients.
  • Present training materials to the clients.
  • Follow-up regarding further training needs.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience within the energy industry, and a deep understanding of the oil & gas value chain.
• Engineering background is required.
• Fluency in both French and English is essential.
• The candidate must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills in both languages.
• An analytical frame of mind with ability to use data to back up opinions.
• Ability to work well in a team-oriented environment providing ideas and open feedback.
• Willingness to travel, average around 20-40% of time (could occasionally be more for specific projects).

Benefits
We take care of you, so you can take care of business. We care about our people. That’s why we provide everything you—and your career—need to thrive at S&P Global.
Our benefits include:

• Health & Wellness: Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.
• Flexible Downtime: Generous time off helps keep you energized for your time on.
• Continuous Learning: Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills.
• Invest in Your Future: Secure your financial future through competitive pay, retirement planning, a continuing education program with a company-matched student loan contribution, and financial wellness programs.
• Family Friendly Perks: It’s not just about you. S&P Global has perks for your partners and little ones, too, with some best-in class benefits for families.
• Beyond the Basics: From retail discounts to referral incentive awards—small perks can make a big difference.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note

• Please be advised that our company will verify all information included in your resume and application via a formal background check verification process in accordance with applicable law.
• Providing false or misleading information may mean that we cannot accept you as a candidate or may lead to termination of future employment.
• We welcome applications from citizens of Nigeria and citizens of other ECOWAS member states; selection is subject to verification of citizenship and work eligibility.

Job Title: Senior Upstream Commercial Specialist – Africa

Job ID: 328285
Location: Abuja

The Role

• This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the growth of S&P Global’s presence in the Upstream Energy sector in Africa while working in a dynamic and supportive environment.
• If you are driven by commercial success and have a passion for the energy industry, we encourage you to apply.

Team Overview

• As a Senior Sales Specialist focusing on Upstream Energy in Africa, you will play a pivotal role in enhancing customer experience and driving revenue growth among our Upstream Energy clients and prospects across the continent
• This position is part of the EMEA Sales Specialist Team and reports directly to the Commercial Director, Africa & Middle East region.
• You will collaborate closely with Commercial Teams, Marketing, Client Services, Content, and Product teams to ensure a cohesive approach to our clients.
• Specialist Sales does this by blending their market knowledge with a diagnostic selling approach to identify workflow requirements and position our best-in-class solutions.
• The ideal candidate should be able to demonstrate their genuine interest in understanding where our upstream services can add value to our client workflows and important decisions, utilizing our arsenal of world-class tools, insights, a wealth of proprietary industry datasets and forecasts, and access to an experienced team of hundreds of researchers and analysts.

Impact

• The Upstream Energy sector in Africa represents a significant growth opportunity for S&P Commodity Insights.
• Your success in this role will be instrumental in delivering essential intelligence that meets our customers’ needs as they expand their upstream operations in the region.

Key Responsibilities

• Sales Performance: Achieve net sales and customer retention targets for Upstream clients in Africa.
• Opportunity Development: Identify and nurture a diverse pipeline of opportunities across all client segments in the region.
• Client Relationship management: Foster and maintain relationships with clients at all levels to maximize their use of our content and services.
• Feedback Collection: Gather client feedback for the Upstream Product Management teams to align product development with client strategies.
• Engagement Strategy: Conduct direct client engagements and lead initiatives at S&P Global Energy CERA-hosted events, ensuring a deep understanding of client needs and the competitive landscape.
• Account Management: Contribute to account plans, understanding customer challenges, and our key deliverables. Consistently meeting or exceeding assigned net sales goals and customer metrics.
• Upstream: Work closely with cross-functional upstream teams to develop strategy, develop our offering and expand our support to our customers in the region as well as participate in adhoc projects to support team objectives and promote the S&P Global Energy CERA Upstream brand. Demonstrate detailed upstream product, technical, and energy market knowledge, including the ability to present our insights, in such a way as to understand client workflows and relate how the features of our offerings translate into solutions of identified client needs.
• Market Insights: Utilize market insights to inform Product Development and Marketing strategies, ensuring our Upstream Solutions deliver optimal value to clients.
• Business Development: Seek new clients and conduct white space analysis to identify growth opportunities with existing clients.
• Commercial Strategy: Collaborate with the wider Commercial Team to enhance the contract value for Upstream offerings.
• Market Engagement: Strengthen relationships with customers, sales agents, and channel partners through client visits and participation in industry conferences, forums, and workshops to promote our Upstream Energy offerings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience.
• Proven B2B sales experience with a proven track record of achieving revenue targets, developing new markets, and ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction.
• Candidates should be fluent in English, with proficiency in French considered a plus
• We welcome applications from citizens of Nigeria and citizens of other ECOWAS member states; selection is subject to verification of citizenship and work eligibility.
• Experience in Africa and willingness to travel regularly.
• Demonstrated expertise in upstream and a strong grasp of the Energy sector dynamics.
• Background in solution selling with a strong focus on commercial growth.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and CRM systems, particularly Salesforce.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to build strong relationships with customers and internal stakeholders.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to facilitate effective interactions at all levels.
• A collaborative team player with the ability to travel 30-50%+ within the territory.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online