Business Development Manager

Muse Search + Inspire; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-covered medical insurance

100% employer-covered dental andvision

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Muse Search + Inspire is seeking a Business Development Manager to lead growth in California's upstream oil & gas sector. You will leverage your network to open doors, negotiate complex agreements, and convert conversations into contracts.

The ideal candidate has 7–10 years of sales experience in Oil & Gas or related industrial fields, a strong California market understanding, and an established network of industry contacts. A bachelor's degree in business or marketing is required.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of sales experience in Oil & Gas or related industrial field
• Strong understanding of California upstream/E&P market
• Established network of industry contacts in California
• Proven track record of winning business and closing large deals

Responsibilities

• Drive business development and revenue growth in California's upstream Oil & Gas market
• Build and expand relationships with E&P companies and key stakeholders
• Identify opportunities, develop strategic accounts, and convert prospects into customers
• Lead negotiations and close complex commercial agreements
• Develop and execute a regional sales strategy with measurable results
• Collaborate with internal teams to align solutions with customer needs
• Travel as needed to meet clients and develop new business
• 7–10 years of sales experience in Oil & Gas or related field
• Strong California upstream market knowledge and established network
• Proven history of meeting or exceeding revenue targets

Skills

Sales experience

California market knowledge

Industry relationships

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/marketing or related field

Job description

Business Development Manager - California | Oil & Gas

Big relationships. Bigger opportunities. Every other Friday off.

Are you an Oil & Gas sales professional who knows California's upstream market, has the relationships to open doors, and knows how to turn conversations into contracts?

What Makes This Opportunity Different?

• Own the California market. Build relationships, expand strategic accounts, and uncover new business.
• Bring your network to the table. Your established E&P and upstream relationships will be a major advantage.
• Make a real impact. Work directly with leadership and play a meaningful role in the company's continued growth.
• Sell solutions that matter. Lead high-value opportunities, negotiate complex commercial agreements, and help customers solve real operational challenges.
• Enjoy a better work schedule. A 9/80 schedule means every other Friday off. Yes, really.
• Join a great company on the move. Be part of a supportive, growth-minded team where your contributions are visible and valued.

What You'll Be Doing

• Drive business development and revenue growth throughout California's upstream Oil & Gas market.
• Build and expand relationships with E&P companies, executive decision-makers, and key industry stakeholders.
• Identify new opportunities, develop strategic accounts, and turn prospects into long-term customers.
• Lead negotiations and close complex, high-value commercial agreements.
• Develop and execute a regional sales strategy that delivers measurable results.
• Partner with internal teams to align customer needs with the right solutions.
• Travel as needed to meet customers, strengthen relationships, and develop new business.
• Have 7-10 years of sales experience, ideally within Oil & Gas or a related industrial environment.
• Have a strong understanding of the California upstream / E&P market.
• Have lived and worked in California and bring an established network of industry contacts or customer relationships.
• Have a proven track record of winning business, closing large deals, and meeting or exceeding revenue targets.
• Bring experience in thermal EOR, artificial lift, and/or flow assurance - a major plus.
• Are commercially savvy, persuasive, self-motivated, and comfortable owning your results.
• Enjoy building relationships but know that relationships ultimately need to produce business.

A bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related field is required. An engineering background is a plus.

What's In It for You?

• A growing company with a supportive environment
• High visibility and meaningful impact
• 9/80 schedule - every other Friday off
• Employer-covered medical insurance options
• 100% employer-covered dental and vision
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and Employee Assistance Program