Business Development Manager

Freudenberg Group; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car Allowance

Health Insurance

401K Match

Vacation

Job summary

Freudenberg Flow Technologies LLC in Houston seeks a seasoned Business Development Manager to drive strategic sales in the Oil & Gas Offshore market and win major projects.

You will identify opportunities, cultivate long-term relationships with operators, EPCs, OEMs, and end users, and coordinate cross-functional teams to deliver engineered sealing and connection solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Marketing, or related discipline.
• 7+ years in business development, strategic sales, account management, or commercial leadership in Oil & Gas Offshore.
• Experience with owner/operators, EPC contractors, OEMs, fabricators, and end users.
• Proven success identifying and securing major project opportunities and long-term relationships.
• Strong understanding of industrial products, engineered solutions, or pressure containment technologies.
• Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• CRM systems, opportunity management tools, and business analytics proficiency.
• Preferred: refining, petrochemical, LNG, power generation, nuclear, hydrogen, renewables, or carbon capture.
• Knowledge of structured sales methodologies.
• Tech understanding of piping systems, pressure equipment, or sealing technologies.
• Experience influencing engineering specs and project standards.

Skills

Business development

Oil & Gas

Strategic sales

Account management

CRM proficiency

Presentation skills

Negotiation

Relationship-building

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Marketing, or related discipline

Tools

CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce)

Opportunity management tools

Business analytics tools

Job description

Working at Freudenberg: "We will wow your world!" This is our promise. As a global technology group, we not only make the world cleaner, healthier and more comfortable, but also offer our 52,000 employees a networked and diverse environment where everyone can thrive individually. Be surprised and experience your own wow moments.
Freudenberg Flow Technologies is a global provider of critical sealing and connector solutions, niche products and services to the global energy market — including oil and gas, renewables and alternatives. Our strengths in material science, application knowledge, design capabilities and manufacturing capacity, combined with our differentiated product portfolio, are supported by our focus on providing the highest level of customer service. Our employees serve a range of customers including oil and gas production companies, OEMs and engineering and service companies.

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Car Allowance: You receive a monthly allowance to buy or lease and maintain a personal vehicle.

Health Insurance

Health Insurance: Rely on comprehensive services whenever you need it.

401K Match

401K Match: Save for retirement with the company's help.

Vacation

Vacation: We offer time off to refresh and recharge.

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Hybrid Work

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You support our team as

Business Development Manager

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• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Marketing, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in business development, strategic sales, account management, or commercial leadership within the Oil&Gas - Offshore industry.
• Demonstrated experience working with owner/operators, EPC contractors, OEMs, fabricators, and industrial end users.
• Proven success identifying and securing major project opportunities and long-term customer relationships.
• Strong understanding of industrial products, engineered solutions, or pressure containment technologies.
• Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Proficiency with CRM systems, opportunity management tools, and business analytics.
• PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Experience within refining, petrochemical, LNG, power generation, nuclear, hydrogen, renewable fuels, or carbon capture industries.
• Knowledge of structured sales methodologies.
• Technical understanding of piping systems, pressure equipment, engineered connectors, sealing technologies, or related industrial products.
• Experience influencing engineering specifications and project standards.

The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.