Our client is an international company, specializing in instrumentation, sensors, gauges and software for the oil & gas, food andmedical industries. They are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Business Development Manager to join their dynamic team. They are seeking a strong candidate in the mid-career level professional with experience dealing with multi-channel distribution defined as selling through multiple channels in the same geography. This role requires travel, up to 60%
Focus for this role will be target sectors: Power Generation, Pharma/Life Sciences, Chemical, Semiconductors, Data Centers, Basic Materials, and Midstream O&G.
Duties of the role:
- Sales Strategy & Performance Management.
- Develops and executes the annual sales plan for each assigned EPC account based on project portfolios, timelines, and revenue potential.
- Meets or exceeds annual sales objectives and key performance indicators established by the Manager of Project Business.
- Operates in compliance with company policies and within approved budget guidelines.
- Capable of identifying opportunity & sales pipeline management.
- Identifies, qualifies, tracks, and prioritizes EPC capital projects in accordance with company target project criteria.
- Plans, manages, and forecasts the EPC sales pipeline.
- Maintains complete and accurate project opportunity records in CRM, Microsoft Teams, and other required systems.
- Develops and implements project-specific go‑to‑market strategies to maximize company inclusion in instrument RFQ packages, both directly and through channel partners.
- Assembles, leads, and coordinates project pursuit teams using internal sales resources and external channel partners.
- Engages licensors, end users, EPCs, instrumentation suppliers, and OEMs to secure product approval and placement on approved vendor lists.
- Technical, Proposal, and Pricing Enablement.
- Collaborates with engineering, operations, and inside sales to define and deliver technically compliant, value-added solutions aligned with project requirements.
- Provides technical, commercial, and pricing direction to proposal teams throughout proposal development.
- Reviews and approves critical project proposals prior to submission to ensure technical accuracy and commercial competitiveness.
- Develops and delivers professional company, product, and project proposal presentations to EPC customers and stakeholders.
- Commercial Negotiation & Contract Support.
- Leads commercial negotiations for assigned EPC projects.
- Supports the Contracts Manager and proposal teams in reviewing and negotiating EPC NDAs, terms and conditions, and contractual documentation required to close sales.
- Project Execution & Customer Support.
- Participates in project kickoff meetings and ongoing project review calls as required.
- Provides continuous commercial support to project management teams throughout project execution to ensure EPC customer satisfaction.
- Acts as the liaison between Accounts Receivable and EPC customers to support invoices, collections, and project closeout.
- Collects, analyzes, and shares customer and market intelligence, including pricing trends, competitive activity, service expectations, and customer satisfactioninsights.
- Represents the company at national, regional, and local trade shows and industry conferences as required.
- Global Coordination & Reporting.
- Provides regular, structured updates to the Global Project Business team regarding EPC accounts, project status, pipeline activity, and market conditions.
- Supports the development and execution of multi-subsidiary strategies for domestic and international EPC project acquisition.
- Administrative & reporting responsibilities.
- Submits accurate and timely monthly sales reports, travel schedules, and expense reports.
- Performs additional related duties as assigned to support business objectives.
- A Bachelor’s Degree or a minimum of seven years of equivalent relevant work experience is required.
- Demonstrated understanding of capital projects in the Oil and Gas and/or Power Generation industries; experience with Data Centers is a plus.
- Minimum of four years of experience in outside sales delivering complex, long-cycle technical solutions to EPC companies.
- Recent experience selling to EPC companies within the US market.
- Experience with instrumentation and controls in process industries preferred.
- Strong understanding of project proposal development, including technical and commercial groundwork.
- Knowledge of reviewing and negotiating project terms and conditions is a plus.
- Self-motivated professional with the ability to take initiative and motivate others.
- Proven strategic thinker with strong business development and account growth capabilities.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal, team building, negotiation, and closing skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, CRM systems, Microsoft Teams, and Adobe products