Vice President of Global Business Development

Carter Murray; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 260,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

Carter Murray in Houston is seeking a Vice President of Global Business Development to lead international growth initiatives and create the next generation of revenue opportunities across multiple markets.

This executive role reports to the Chief Revenue Officer and emphasizes strategic market direction, executive-level relationships, and growth initiatives that precede formal sourcing.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of business development, strategic sales, corporate growth, or commercial leadership experience.
• Experience creating significant pipeline and revenue opportunities in complex B2B environments.
• Proven ability to open new markets and develop strategic partnerships.
• Strong executive presence and relationship-building skills.
• Experience working with OEMs, industrial technology, advanced manufacturing, energy, transportation, automotive, or related sectors.
• Global experience across multiple international markets preferred.
• Bachelor's degree required; MBA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Developing and executing global business development strategies.
• Identifying new markets, applications, customers, and growth opportunities.
• Creating and qualifying large-scale commercial opportunities prior to RFQ stage.
• Building relationships with executive decision-makers and industry stakeholders.
• Establishing strategic partnerships, alliances, and channel relationships.
• Driving market expansion initiatives across North America, Europe, and Asia.
• Providing competitive intelligence and strategic market insights to executive leadership.
• Leading and developing a globally distributed business development team.
• Partnering closely with Sales, Engineering, Product, Operations, Finance, and Legal teams to support long-term growth.

Skills

Executive leadership

Strategic sales

Global business development

Partnership development

Education

Bachelor's degree; MBA preferred

Job description

Vice President, Global Business Development

Houston, TX | 100% Onsite | $250,000 Base + Bonus

Our client, a global advanced manufacturing and technology company, is seeking a Vice President of Global Business Development to lead international growth initiatives and create the next generation of revenue opportunities across multiple markets.

This is a highly visible executive leadership role reporting directly to the Chief Revenue Officer. The successful candidate will be responsible for identifying and developing new markets, building strategic partnerships, opening key enterprise and OEM relationships, and creating a robust commercial pipeline that supports long-term growth objectives.

This is not a traditional sales leadership role. The focus is on creating opportunities before formal sourcing begins, influencing market direction, establishing executive-level relationships, and developing strategic growth initiatives that will drive future revenue.

What You'll Be Doing

• Developing and executing global business development strategies


• Identifying new markets, applications, customers, and growth opportunities


• Creating and qualifying large-scale commercial opportunities prior to RFQ stage


• Building relationships with executive decision-makers and industry stakeholders


• Establishing strategic partnerships, alliances, and channel relationships


• Driving market expansion initiatives across North America, Europe, and Asia


• Providing competitive intelligence and strategic market insights to executive leadership


• Leading and developing a globally distributed business development team


• Partnering closely with Sales, Engineering, Product, Operations, Finance, and Legal teams to support long-term growth

What We're Looking For

• 12+ years of business development, strategic sales, corporate growth, or commercial leadership experience


• Experience creating significant pipeline and revenue opportunities in complex B2B environments


• Proven ability to open new markets and develop strategic partnerships


• Strong executive presence and relationship-building skills


• Experience working with OEMs, industrial technology, advanced manufacturing, energy, transportation, automotive, or related sectors


• Global experience across multiple international markets preferred
  
• Bachelor's degree required; MBA preferred