Business Development Director - Energy (Oil & Gas)

ClifyX; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

ClifyX Inc. is seeking a Business Development Lead to drive regional growth across industries in the United States. This hunter role focuses on acquiring new clients, especially firms with $5B+ revenues, leveraging the full portfolio of digital services.

You will collaborate with market development, solution sales, and SMEs to create demand, advance opportunities, and manage the client lifecycle from initial engagement through delivery, with regular travel to regional prospects.

Qualifications

• Experience selling Digital & Services in the US region.
• Proven track record of acquiring target clients with high revenues.
• Experience selling to Energy logos and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Achieve monthly, quarterly, and annual targets.
• Achieve lead generation, prospecting and other business development goals to build a strong pipeline.
• Develop strong, long-term relationships with senior management at targeted firms.
• Collaborate with market development and solution sales to tailor offerings.
• Provide support to customers during initial engagement and ensure satisfaction throughout the lifecycle.
• Support market research and competitive positioning with regional teams.
• Adhere to all policies and guidelines.
• Demonstrate strong communication and presentation skills to establish interest and trust.

Skills

Hunter sales

Business development

Client acquisition

Negotiation

Job description

Location

open to any US Location, however the below locations are preferable:

• Houston, TX
• Tulsa, OK

Position Summary

The Business Development Lead position is a key Business Development role within client’ Market Unit responsible for executing regional Business Development strategies to acquire target clients across various industries. This is a pure hunter role with responsibility in acquiring new clients focusing on firms with US$5Bil+ in annual revenues. Candidates will cover Energy (Oil & Gas) designated logos The candidate will leverage Client’s entire portfolio of services for targeted firms while working collaboratively with other market development, solution sales teams and industry SMEs to create demand and capture qualified opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Achieve monthly, quarterly, and annual targets.
• Achieve lead generation, prospecting and other business development goals designed to build an optimal sales pipeline.
• Develop strong, long-term relationships and referrals with senior management at targeted firms.
• Work in close collaboration with Client’ market development and solution sales teams to ensure proposed offerings and services fully meet customers’ business and technology needs.
• Provide support to customers during initial phases of an engagement. Follow up and ensure total client satisfaction through the life cycle of the relationship.
• Support Client team’s market research and competitive positioning analysis in partnership with regional presales, marketing, and product development staff.
• Adhere to all Client business development, human resource, and corporate ethical policies, standards, and guidelines.
• Demonstrate strong personal communication and presentation skills to establish interest, credibility, and trust.

Skill and Experience Requirements

• Strong hunter profile with a proven track record of success in selling technology solutions & digital services.
• Demonstration of a consistent over-achievement of client acquisition targets.
• At least 12-15 years of experience in selling Digital & Services within the target region, preferably working in a leading IT services & products firm with prior experience of working with globally distributed teams.
• Strong local contact base and access to alumni, local associations, industry associations within the region.
• Demonstrated ability to manage often complex negotiations.
• Business Development experience with Energy logos

Travel Requirements

The candidate is expected to travel regularly to regional prospect and customer locations to support lead generation, sales presentations, negotiations, engagement implementation, and ongoing relationship building.