Commercial Business Development Executive

Jobtailor; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Cotton Holdings in Houston seeks a Marketing and Sales leader to schedule in-person presentations, close strategic partnerships, and drive revenue through robust lead generation and client relationship management.

You will collaborate with project teams and field personnel, promote company services using marketing tools, and uphold integrity and professionalism across all client interactions.

Qualifications

• Marketing or business degree or equivalent experience.
• Proven sales and management experience.
• Insurance industry experience is a plus.
• Strong presentation, negotiation, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Schedule in-person presentations with key decision-makers and generate new leads.
• Close leads and drive revenue through strategic partnerships.
• Maintain strong customer relationships and act as a business continuity partner for emergency service needs.
• Collaborate with Project Coordinators, Project Managers, and Field personnel to ensure projects run efficiently.
• Use marketing tools to promote company services and increase revenue.
• Monitor, train, and assist in maintaining vendor programs.
• Represent Cotton Holdings with integrity and professionalism.

Skills

Sales Experience

Marketing Degree

Presentation Skills

Negotiation Skills

Insurance Industry Experience

Education

Marketing / Business degree

Tools

Marketing Tools

Job description

• Schedule in-person presentations with key decision-makers, generate new leads, and secure long-term contracts.
• Close leads and drive revenue through strategic partnerships.
• Maintain strong customer relationships and act as a business continuity partner for emergency service needs.
• Collaborate with Project Coordinators, Project Managers, and Field personnel to ensure projects run efficiently and meet client objectives.
• Use marketing tools to promote company services and increase revenue.
• Monitor, train, and assist in maintaining vendor programs.
• Represent Cotton Holdings with integrity and professionalism.

Requirements

• Marketing, Business degree, or related field (or equivalent work experience).
• Proven sales and management experience.
• Experience in the insurance industry is a plus.
• Strong presentation, negotiation, and communication skills (written and verbal).
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in sales and marketing strategies, with a focus on lead generation, client relationship management, and effective communication. Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve project objectives and drive revenue growth.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Sales Experience
• Marketing Degree
• Presentation Skills
• Negotiation Skills
• Insurance Industry Experience

Hard Skills

• Lead Generation
• Contract Negotiation
• Revenue Growth
• Vendor Program Management
• Project Coordination

Soft Skills

• Communication Skills
• Customer Relationship Management
• Collaboration
• Integrity
• Professionalism

Certifications & Qualifications

• Valid Driver's License

Industry Keywords

• Insurance Industry
• Business Continuity
• Emergency Services

Tools & Technologies

• Marketing Tools