Strategic Business Development Lead

ABS Group; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental & Vision

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Account

Life Insurance

Disability Leave

Parental Leave

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation

Employee Assistance Plan

401(k) with company match

Job summary

ABS Group in Houston is seeking a results-oriented Business Development Manager to drive market position and revenue through strategic account management and cross-functional collaboration.

You will develop plans, build key client relationships, lead proposals and pricing, and expand new business while growing existing accounts. The role emphasizes strategic thinking, market insight, and coordination with internal teams to win opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent from an accredited university or equivalent business/quality-related experience.
• 3 to 5 years of experience in the industry is preferred.
• Business experience in the manufacturing and/or technical service industry.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to strategic initiatives and planning through knowledge of market conditions.
• Sell ABS services using the strength of local affiliates’ structure.
• Develop and maintain key client relationships and expand new business opportunities.
• Lead development of visit plans and organize client meetings for ABS senior management.
• Promote services/products and coordinate with peers and teams to identify opportunities.
• Work with capture strategies, proposals and pricing as appropriate.
• Collaborate with technical staff to meet customer needs.
• Provide strategic insight related to future initiatives, market drivers, and competitor activities.
• Identify opportunities for marketing campaigns to increase sales.
• Submit reports and maintain CRM data to track progress.
• Forecast sales targets and monitor activity on accounts.

Skills

Sales leadership

Strategic account management

Relationship building

Communication skills

Market planning

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

ABS Group in Houston is seeking a results-oriented Business Development Manager to drive market position and revenue through strategic account management and cross-functional collaboration.

You will develop plans, build key client relationships, lead proposals and pricing, and expand new business while growing existing accounts. The role emphasizes strategic thinking, market insight, and coordination with internal teams to win opportunities.