Americas Area Leader, Business Development & Growth

Ampelmann group

Houston (TX)

On-site

USD 123,000 - 175,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Annual performance bonus
401K retirement plan
Health insurance
Unlimited vacation days
Working from Home policy

Job summary

Ampelmann is seeking an Area Manager Business Development for the Americas, based in Houston, to lead cross‑regional growth and coach a regional team. You will drive the BD strategy from lead generation through contracts, oversee the sales funnel and budget, and build lasting client relationships across North, Central and South America.

You will open new markets, strengthen partnerships, and collaborate with Operations and Staff teams to ensure aligned execution.

Qualifications

  • BSc or MSc in a technical field with offshore/oil & gas background.
  • 10+ years in industry with 5+ years in leadership roles.
  • Proven track record in business development and contracting.
  • Excellent English; Spanish or Portuguese a plus.
  • Willingness to travel extensively across regions.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and coach the Americas Business Development team.
  • Drive revenue growth and pipeline expansion.
  • Develop and implement regional BD strategy.
  • Collaborate with Operations, Finance and Legal to streamline processes.
  • Monitor KPIs and manage CRM data.

Skills

Team leadership
Business development
Contract negotiation
CRM management
Budgeting & P&L
Forecasting
English proficiency
Travel willingness

Education

BSc/MSc in technical studies

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Ampelmann is seeking an Area Manager Business Development for the Americas, based in Houston, to lead cross‑regional growth and coach a regional team. You will drive the BD strategy from lead generation through contracts, oversee the sales funnel and budget, and build lasting client relationships across North, Central and South America.

You will open new markets, strengthen partnerships, and collaborate with Operations and Staff teams to ensure aligned execution.

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