Vice President of Business Development

Kimberlite Research; Spring (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Kimberlite Research, a leading market intelligence firm, is seeking a Vice President of Business Development to drive growth in the oil and gas industry. The successful candidate will leverage their extensive experience and network to identify new opportunities, foster relationships with key stakeholders, and lead the sales process. This role offers a chance to make a significant impact in a fast-paced, collaborative environment while engaging with top-tier clients in the sector.

Benefits

Visible impact in a high-growth firm

Access to respected suppliers in the energy sector

Small, high-performing team

Qualifications

• 15+ years of business development experience in the oilfield services sector.
• Proven ability to meet/exceed annual revenue targets.
• Existing network within oilfield services and understanding of industry dynamics.

Responsibilities

• Develop and close new business with E&P operators and investment firms.
• Identify, qualify, and cultivate leads through outreach and networking.
• Collaborate with the research and delivery teams to create tailored proposals.

Skills

Business Development

Client Relationship Management

Strategic Planning

Sales Negotiation

Networking

Job description

Kimberlite is an international third-party market intelligence and consulting firm, specializing in the collection and evaluation of voice of customer feedback to assess current market trends, technology adoption and establish performance benchmarks for oilfield equipment and service suppliers. With a proven track record, Kimberlite produces reports and analysis on market shares, supplier performance, regional reports and other specialty services that are used by E&P companies, OFS providers and the financial community.

We’re growing—and we’re looking for a driven, self-starting Vice President of Business Development to help us expand our footprint across the industry.

Your Role

As a Vice President of Business Development at Kimberlite, you’ll play a critical role in expanding our client base and supporting existing client relationships.This role requires competency in new business generation, uncovering opportunities and fostering relationships.You’ll work directly with our President and senior analysts in a team based, collaborative business environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and close new business with oilfield services and equipment companies, E&P operators and investment firms
• Identify, qualify, and cultivate leads via direct outreach, networking, events, and referrals
• Build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders (VP and C-suite level) across sales, marketing, strategy, and product teams
• Collaborate with our research and delivery teams to shape tailored proposals that address client needs
• Drive the sales process from initial contact to final contract, including follow-up, negotiation, and onboarding
• Guide account strategy, forecasting, and expansion efforts
• Represent Kimberlite at industry events and client workshops

What You Bring:

• 15+ years of business development experience, preferably selling research, consulting, or data-driven services into the energy and oilfield services sector
• Proven ability to meet or exceed annual revenue targets
• Existing network within oilfield services, with an understanding of key industry dynamics
• Experience selling into enterprise-level stakeholders (VPs and C-suite)
• Ability to articulate client needs and co-develop value propositions that resonate
• A proactive, persistent, and strategic approach to sales
• Strong communication and presentation skills

Why Join Kimberlite?

• Opportunity to make a visible impact in a high-growth firm with an entrepreneurial culture
• Access to some of the most respected suppliers and operators in the global energy sector
• Small, high-performing team with direct access to leadership and decision-makers

Let’s Talk

If you’re passionate about solving real business problems, energized by growth, and ready to help our clients grow and improve, we’d love to hear from you.

Learn more at www.kimberliteresearch.com

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Executive

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Business Development and Sales

• Industries

  Oil and Gas

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