Gulf Coast Industrial Growth Executive

CEC ENERGY; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

CEC Energy in Houston seeks a senior business development professional to originate capital projects and maintenance work across the Texas Gulf Coast. You will build relationships with industrial accounts to secure multi-year opportunities and guide them from qualification through award.

This hunting role emphasizes pipeline development, strategic account management, and proactive engagement before solicitations.

Qualifications

• Seven or more years of business development, sales or account management in industrial construction.
• Established relationships in Gulf Coast industrial accounts.
• Proven record of originating new accounts rather than managing existing ones.
• Working understanding of electrical and instrumentation scope to qualify opportunities.
• Comfort with CRM discipline and forecasting reviewed by management.
• Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent industry experience considered.
• Valid driver's license and ability to meet site access and safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Originate opportunities and build a qualified pipeline across the territory.
• Develop and maintain customer relationships at decision-making levels.
• Position CEC ahead of solicitation to influence scope development.
• Support pricing strategy, proposals and negotiations through award.
• Track market intelligence and competitor activity to guide planning.
• Maintain accurate CRM records and participate in reviews with leadership.

Skills

Business Development

Sales

Account Management

CRM & Forecasting

Gulf Coast Relationships

Driver's License

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

CRM software

Job description

CEC Energy in Houston seeks a senior business development professional to originate capital projects and maintenance work across the Texas Gulf Coast. You will build relationships with industrial accounts to secure multi-year opportunities and guide them from qualification through award.

This hunting role emphasizes pipeline development, strategic account management, and proactive engagement before solicitations.