Business Development Manager

TGS ASA; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

TGS ASA seeks to own the identification, development, and maturation of multi-client investment opportunities across Offshore USA and Canada, guiding concepts from market insight through investment approval, commercial launch, and early lifecycle performance monitoring.

Key responsibilities include originating and evaluating investment concepts, preparing client proposals, acting as the primary commercial interface for key clients, leading market intelligence, and directing cross-functional

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Geophysics or related field required.
• 5–10 years in sales, marketing or business development.
• Energy, offshore or subsurface exposure is beneficial.
• Experience with investment cases, bids or asset commercialization.
• Clear verbal and written communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Originate, evaluate, and advocate multi-client investment concepts and lead investment cases.
• Prepare client proposals and presentations for review and discussion.
• Act as a primary commercial interface for selected key clients and translate priorities into scalable opportunities.
• Lead market and competitive intelligence to guide timing, scale, and differentiation.
• Drive cross-functional development teams through the opportunity lifecycle.
• Support contract negotiations and ensure compliance with company standards.
• Maintain rolling portfolio forecasts and assess revenue timing, risk, and upside.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Analytical thinking

Collaboration

Initiative

Strategic thinking

Influence/investment framing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Geophysics, or related field

Job description

Own the identification, development, and maturation of multi-client investment opportunities across Offshore USA and Canada, with accountability for progressing concepts from market insight through investment approval, commercial launch, and early lifecycle performance monitoring.

Key Responsibilities:

• Originate, evaluate, and advocate new multi-client investment concepts, including leading investment cases, commercial framing, risk assessment, and prioritization in line with portfolio strategy
• Preparation of client proposals and presentations for review and discussion
• Act as a primary commercial interface for selected key clients, developing a deep understanding of their strategic priorities and translating those into scalable multi-client opportunities
• Lead market and competitive intelligence for assigned basins, synthesizing insights into clear recommendations on timing, scale, and differentiation of multi-client investments.
• Continually seek business intelligence from active clients and potential new entrants into assigned countries of focus, sharing information with Vice President, North America and team
• Lead cross-functional development teams through the opportunity lifecycle, balancing commercial upside, operational feasibility, and risk exposure.
• Support contract negotiations and ensure compliance with company standards
• Own contribution to portfolio forecasts, maintaining a rolling view of investment timing, revenue risk, and upside sensitivities

Measures of Success

• Progression of credible multi-client concepts from origination to investment review
• Quality of investment cases and clarity of risk/reward framing
• Accuracy and transparency of revenue and investment forecasting
• Strength and strategic relevance of client relationships cultivated

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Geophysics, or related field.
• 5-10 years of experience in sales, marketing, or business development.
• Energy, offshore, or subsurface domain exposure is beneficial
• Demonstrated involvement in investment cases, bids, or asset commercialization
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Communication:Clear and professional verbal and written skills.
• Analytical Thinking:Ability to interpret market data and trends.
• Collaboration:Works effectively across teams and functions.
• Initiative:Proactive in identifying opportunities and solving problems.
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to align opportunities with company objectives
• Ability to influence -Demonstrated ability to influence investment decisions internally and shape client purchasing behavior externally through clear value articulation and commercial framing

TGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our application process for individuals with disabilities. If you require an accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact us at [e-mail].