Senior Business Development Manager

Bilfinger North America; Baton Rouge (LA); Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Business Development Manager to spearhead growth in the US market. This role is crucial for expanding client acquisition across various sectors, including refining and pharmaceuticals. The ideal candidate will leverage their extensive network and negotiation skills to secure long-term contracts with major clients. With a focus on enhancing asset efficiency and reducing costs, this position offers a dynamic opportunity to make a significant impact in a forward-thinking company. If you are a self-starter with a passion for business development, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in maintenance, mechanical, or ISP services.
• Proven leadership and negotiation skills with large clients.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market research and support marketing strategies.
• Develop proposals and collaborate with global networks.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Negotiation Skills

Market Research

Proposal Development

Client Engagement Strategies

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Salesforce

Job description

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Business Development

Job ID: 65016

Senior Business Development Manager

Location: Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Bilfinger is a leading international industrial services provider, active primarily in Continental Europe, Northwest Europe, North America, and the Middle East. With over 4,500 skilled employees in North America, Bilfinger delivers its services across multiple industries including petrochemical, oil & gas, consumer goods, energy and utilities, and government services. We have offices in 40 states, and our project portfolio covers the entire value chain from consulting, engineering, manufacturing, assembly, maintenance, plant expansion, and turnarounds to environmental technologies and digital applications. We have over 100 years of industrial experience on projects ranging from $500 to $40M, performed across the United States.

Job Title: Senior Business Development Manager (Remote, Baton Rouge, LA based candidates preferred, near major transportation hubs)

Our Team: Bilfinger provides industrial services for the process industry, enhancing asset efficiency and reducing maintenance costs across chemical & petrochemical, oil & gas, pulp & paper, food & beverage, manufacturing, and pharmaceuticals & biopharma markets. We are expanding our US business and seek senior business development managers focused on new client acquisition.

Overview: The role involves growing our US business in markets such as Refining, Chemical & Petrochemical, Offshore, Pulp & Paper, Food & Beverage, Manufacturing, and Life Sciences. It is a hunter role requiring a strong network and experience in securing long-term contracts with large, multi-site clients.

Responsibilities include:

• Conducting market research and analysis
• Supporting marketing and client engagement strategies
• Developing proposals and presentations
• Collaborating across departments and with global networks
• Supporting management reports and ad-hoc projects
• Ensuring safety compliance

Requirements:

• At least 10 years of experience in maintenance, mechanical, construction, or ISP services
• 7-10 years of experience with long-term service agreements and contracts negotiation
• Proven leadership and negotiation skills
• Ability to travel routinely
• Experience developing customer presentations and value propositions for RFPs/RFQs

Technical Skills:

• Knowledge of construction and maintenance services for industrial facilities
• Proposal development skills
• Contract negotiation experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Salesforce

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required. The role demands a self-starter who can work independently and with teams, including executive management.

Bilfinger is an equal opportunity employer offering competitive pay and benefits. A background check and drug screening are required. Contact Jason Alan Jaure at [e-mail] for questions.