Americas BD Lead - Growth & Strategy (Remote)

Ampelmann Operations B.V.; Georgia; Remote; USD 123,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual performance bonus

401K pension plan

Health insurance

Unlimited vacation days

Working from Home policy

Job summary

Ampelmann Operations B.V. is seeking an Area Manager Business Development - Americas to lead commercial efforts across North, Central and South America from Houston, while remotely managing three Americas offices.

The role focuses on generating leads, negotiating contracts and guiding the regional BD strategy. You will coach the team, manage the sales funnel and budget, and collaborate with Operations and Staff departments to open new markets.

Qualifications

• BSc/MSc degree in technical studies with offshore, maritime, oil & gas experience.
• 10+ years professional experience, including 5+ years leading teams in commercial, technical or project management roles.
• Proven track record in business development, customer relationship management, and contracting/negotiating complex deals.
• Strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting, margin management, and P&L accountability.
• Excellent English communication; Spanish or Portuguese language skills are a plus.
• Willingness to travel extensively across regions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach the Business Development team across the Americas, focusing on commercial growth and personal development.
• Drive new business opportunities and contribute directly to revenue and pipeline expansion.
• Develop and implement the Business Development strategy within your region, translating it into actionable steps for your team.
• Facilitate collaboration across regional Business Development teams and departments such as Operations, Finance and Legal.
• Monitor revenue growth, opportunity pipeline, new customer acquisition, and team development using CRM and data-driven approaches.

Skills

English proficiency

Spanish/Portuguese a plus

Communication skills

Willingness to travel

Education

BSc/MSc degree in technical studies

Job description

Ampelmann Operations B.V. is seeking an Area Manager Business Development - Americas to lead commercial efforts across North, Central and South America from Houston, while remotely managing three Americas offices.

The role focuses on generating leads, negotiating contracts and guiding the regional BD strategy. You will coach the team, manage the sales funnel and budget, and collaborate with Operations and Staff departments to open new markets.