Business Development Manager

Linde plc; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 158,730; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid holidays and vacation

Employee discount program

Job summary

Linde plc is looking for an experienced professional to identify and develop new business opportunities in the Industrial Gases sector. The successful candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of five years sales experience.

The role involves analyzing market trends, acquiring new customers, and collaborating with internal teams to drive growth. A competitive compensation package includes a salary range of $90,000 - $158,730 and additional benefits.

Linde promotes professional growth and a positive work environment where every employee makes an impact.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of experience in technical sales in the Industrial Gases industry.
• Ability to travel up to 40% within the assigned territory.
• Experience supporting Chemicals, Oil, Energy & Gas, and Food industry customers.

Responsibilities

• Identify, develop, and close new business opportunities.
• Analyze market trends and lead growth campaigns.
• Monitor competitor activity and strengthen competitive positioning.

Skills

Technical sales experience

Customer relationship building

Market analysis

Engineering acumen

Education

Bachelor of Science degree

Job description

New York, Ohio, or Pennsylvania, United States | req29975

What you will enjoy doing

• You will identify, develop, and close new business opportunities by partnering with regional sales teams and leveraging technical expertise and the Linde Food technologies portfolio
• You will grow industrial gases and equipment business across select East Region states using value-based, consultative, and technical sales approaches with general direction from the Director of Business Development
• You will acquire new customers and expand existing accounts by executing prospecting, lead generation, qualification, market strategy, business case analysis, proposal development, pricing recommendations, and project/start‑up oversight to drive profitable growth
• You will analyze market trends, regional economic activity, and industry needs to identify opportunities and lead targeted growth campaigns, market initiatives, and customer communications
• Additionally, you will monitor competitor activity, develop response strategies, and apply knowledge of financial drivers, customer needs, and Linde’s technology value to strengthen competitive positioning
• Furthermore, you will build and maintain strong relationships with customers, industry consultants, and vendors to support long‑term business development
• You will focus on Chemicals & Refining, Energy & Bio‑Industrials, and Food & Beverage industries, supporting coverage across Western NY, Western PA, or Northern OH, with compensation including base salary, commission, and a company car
• Lastly, you will collaborate with internal teams—including sales, R&D, national business development, applications equipment, and customer service—to leverage Linde resources and execute effective sales strategies

What makes you great

• You will hold a Bachelor of Science degree, with Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial, or related engineering disciplines highly preferred
• You will bring a minimum of five (5) years of experience in technical sales, including selling or communicating the value of processing equipment and/or industrial gas products that impact customer operations
• You will demonstrate the ability to travel up to 40% within the assigned territory to support customer engagement and business development efforts
• You will deliver results with a proven track record of acquiring new customers, growing existing accounts, and showing resilience in achieving sales targets
• Additionally, you will bring at least five (5) years of experience in sales or business development within the Industrial Gases industry
• Furthermore, you will demonstrate experience supporting Chemicals, Oil, Energy & Gas, and Food industry customers through technical sales solutions
• You will apply knowledge of industrial gas applications, particularly in food freezing and chilling processes, to support customer needs
• Lastly, you will leverage strong technical and engineering acumen, along with well‑developed commercial and business skills, to build value‑driven solutions

Why you will love working with us

Linde is a leading global industrial gases and engineering company with 2025 sales of $34 billion. We live our mission of making our world more productive every day by providing high‑quality solutions, technologies and services which are making our customers more successful and helping to sustain, decarbonize and protect our planet.

Linde serves a variety of end markets such as chemicals & energy, food & beverage, electronics, healthcare, manufacturing, metals and mining. Linde’s industrial gases and technologies are used in countless applications, enabling space exploration and launch technologies, delivering ultra‑high‑purity and specialty gases for semiconductor manufacturing, providing life‑saving medical oxygen and enabling clean hydrogen production and carbon capture to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Linde also delivers state‑of‑the‑art gas processing solutions to support customer growth, efficiency improvements and emissions reductions.

What we offer you!

At Linde, the sky is not the limit. If you’re looking to build a career where your work reaches beyond your job description and betters the people with whom you work, the communities we serve, and the world in which we all live, at Linde, your opportunities are limitless. Be Linde. Be Limitless.

Linde offers competitive compensation and an outstanding benefits package. Enjoy access to health, dental, disability, and life insurance, paid holidays and vacation, 401(k) matching, pension benefits, an employee discount program, and opportunities for educational and professional growth. Additional compensation may vary depending on the position and organizational level. Build your future with us while making an impact every day!

Pay commensurate with experience. Open to salary range $90,000 - $158,730.

Have we inspired you? Let´s talk about it

We are looking forward to receiving your complete application.

Linde thanks all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those applicants who are being considered for an interview will be contacted.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other reason prohibited by applicable law.

Linde Inc. acts responsibly towards its shareholders, business partners, employees, society and the environment in every one of its business areas, regions and locations across the globe. The company is committed to technologies and products that unite the goals of customer value and sustainable development.

*The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Therefore employees assigned may be required to perform additional job tasks required by the manager.