Water Industry BD Leader - Houston/Gulf Region

Solenis LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 102,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive health + wellness benefit

Continuous professional development

3 weeks vacation + floating holidays &

Sick time

Competitive Salary and Sales Incentive

401(k) Plan w/ match

Company Vehicle

Job summary

Solenis LLC is seeking a strategic Business Development Manager to drive growth in the Gulf Region, with a primary emphasis on the Houston market. You will identify opportunities, cultivate customer partnerships, and collaborate with Commercial, Marketing, Technology, and Corporate Accounts teams to shape growth strategies.

The ideal candidate brings 8+ years in industrial water treatment or related industries, strong relationship skills, and a track record of enterprise-wide collaboration with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Chemistry, Environmental Sciences, or related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience with a Bachelor's degree; equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience within industrial water treatment, specialty chemicals, manufacturing, or related industries.
• Familiarity with the Gulf Coast market, particularly the Houston area.
• Demonstrated success developing customer relationships and supporting business growth initiatives.
• Experience working with executive stakeholders and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute business development strategies to support regional growth objectives.
• Identify, cultivate, and advance new business opportunities within assigned markets and customer segments.
• Expand Solenis' presence by building relationships with prospective customers and strengthening engagement with key stakeholders.
• Support the introduction and adoption of innovative products, technologies, and service offerings that address customer needs.
• Create annual business development plans that align with organizational priorities and growth objectives.
• Monitor market trends, industry developments, and customer needs within the Gulf Coast region.
• Identify emerging market segments and evaluate opportunities for business growth and innovation.
• Develop business cases to support investment decisions and strategic initiatives.
• Provide market intelligence and customer feedback to Marketing, Technology, and Commercial Leadership teams.

Skills

Relationship-building

Strategic thinking

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Financial acumen

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Chemistry, Environmental Sciences, or related field

Job description

Solenis LLC is seeking a strategic Business Development Manager to drive growth in the Gulf Region, with a primary emphasis on the Houston market. You will identify opportunities, cultivate customer partnerships, and collaborate with Commercial, Marketing, Technology, and Corporate Accounts teams to shape growth strategies.

The ideal candidate brings 8+ years in industrial water treatment or related industries, strong relationship skills, and a track record of enterprise-wide collaboration with