Strategic Business Development Lead - Offshore Energy & IRM

Subsea7; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Subsea7 seeks a strategic business development professional to build and maintain relationships with offshore energy clients, positioning the company for future IRM opportunities in the Gulf of Mexico and wider Caribbean.

You will lead commercial planning, support tenders, monitor market activity and competitor capabilities, and collaborate with IRM management, project teams, and other business units to align growth strategies.

Qualifications

• Strong business development and commercial acumen.
• Excellent relationship-building and stakeholder management.
• Effective communication and presentation skills.
• Strong negotiation and strategic thinking.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strategic relationships with key offshore energy clients to understand their needs and position Subsea 7 for future IRM opportunities.
• Identify, qualify, and pursue new offshore IRM projects across the Gulf of America and wider Caribbean region.
• Lead commercial opportunity planning by developing pursuit strategies, supporting tenders, and helping secure profitable contract awards.
• Monitor market activity, customer spending plans, and competitor capabilities to provide actionable business intelligence and strategic insights.
• Collaborate with IRM management, project teams, account directors, and other business units to align customer engagement and growth strategies.

Skills

Business development

Sales

Relationship building

Client management

Negotiation

Strategic thinking

Cross-functional teamwork

Communication skills

Prioritization

Job description

Subsea7 seeks a strategic business development professional to build and maintain relationships with offshore energy clients, positioning the company for future IRM opportunities in the Gulf of Mexico and wider Caribbean.

You will lead commercial planning, support tenders, monitor market activity and competitor capabilities, and collaborate with IRM management, project teams, and other business units to align growth strategies.