Vice President of Business Development

Apache Industrial Holdings; Geismar (LA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Apache Industrial Holdings in Geismar, Louisiana, seeks a Vice President of Business Development to drive growth by acquiring new clients, expanding services with existing accounts, and guiding sales strategy across the region.

The role requires deep industry knowledge, proven leadership, and the ability to build relationships with senior executives while leading CRM-driven sales initiatives and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of progressive business development and/or operational leadership experience in industrial services.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Construction, Engineering, or a related field preferred.
• Extensive industry knowledge and an established network; ability to influence senior leaders.

Responsibilities

• Develop sales strategies to meet company goals and drive growth.
• Lead regional leadership on opportunities and strategic prospects.
• Implement strategic sales and marketing plans within the region.
• Ensure CRM usage and reporting across the sales team.
• Represent Apache in industry organizations, conferences, and events.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Relationship building

Market/industry knowledge

Executive communication

Team mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Engineering/Construction

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Vice President, Business Development

Position reports to: Executive Vice President, Business Development.

The Vice President of Business Development is responsible for driving business growth through strategic acquisition of new clients, expansion of services with existing clients, and establishing productive and profitable relationships with clients. The Vice President, Business Development will provide strategic direction to the business and lead all sales-related activities within the assigned business region.

Essential Functions

• Collaborates with executive leadership to develop sales strategies to meet company goals.
• Provides expertise and guidance to regional and executive leadership on regional business development opportunities and strategic prospects.
• Implements strategic sales and marketing plans within the assigned area of responsibility.
• Communicates and acts upon the strategic direction of the organization within the designated region.
• Collaborates with other regions and groups to carry out the organization’s goals and objectives.
• Actively identifies ways to differentiate Apache from its competitors within the market.
• Ensures all sales activities are properly documented and tracked in Apache’s CRM for the assigned region.
• Confirms business development team members in the region are adequately trained on how to use the CRM and holds each team member accountable for properly using the system.
• Leads by example.
• Always represents Apache favorably.
• Conducts business in a professional and ethical manner at all times.
• Upholds all company and customer policies, procedures and guidelines and holds others accountable for doing the same.
• Maintains knowledge of market direction, emerging technologies, industry best practices and trends.
• Provides excellent people leadership including delivering constructive and timely feedback on performance, handling disciplinary issues in accordance with company policy and supporting team member development for the betterment of the team member and Apache.
• Represents Apache in industry-recognized organizations, conferences, and events as an active participant and/or in a leadership role.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience

• Minimum of 10 years of progressive business development and/or operational leadership experience within the industrial services, professional services, or related industry.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Construction, Engineering, or another industry-related field preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Extensive knowledge of the principles, procedures, and best practices in the industry.
• Established industry network and regular participation/leadership in industry recognized organizations
• Demonstrated success in creating and articulating complex strategies and plans to both executive management and peers.
• Demonstrated ability to build collaborative relationships and influence others positively.
• Proven ability to drive strategic direction.
• Executive presence, one who possesses the depth of experience to comfortably interact with senior executives within the company while remaining accessible to everyone.
• Driven self-starter with a strong attention to detail and ability to operate autonomously

Working Conditions/Physical Demands

Remaining in a stationary position, often standing, or sitting for prolonged periods. Frequent travel to work sites and offices (driving and/or flying). Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds. No adverse environmental conditions expected.

About Us

For over thirty years, Apache Industrial Services has met the needs of the petrochemical, industrial and energy sectors by providing superior quality, service and long-term value to our customers. Through our commitment to excellence in our work, a purposeful culture of safety, and the dedication and leadership of our expert craftsmen, Apache is a company that is doing it right. With strategic office locations throughout the US and Canada, we are able to provide efficient and reliable services to our wide variety of customers. At the core of Apache is a belief system that we refer to as #ApachePride. This belief permeates everything we do and from the CEO to the new hire employee that started yesterday; We all understand that the success of our business relies heavily on our hard-working men and women in the field.

Equal Opportunity

Equal Opportunity: Apache Industrial Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.