Business Development Manager (m/f/d) - North America | Pipeline Industry
Your Mission As soon as possible, we are looking for a Business Development Manager (m/f/d) for our location in Texas, who will actively drive our expansion in North America and further develop our business on-site. EMPIT is already present in North America and is continuing to expand its activities in the region. For this purpose, we are looking for an experienced personality with sound experience in the pipeline industry, technical understanding, and a strong network in North America.
Your Tasks: Drive strategic business development and outreach activities in North America Build and maintain sustainable relationships with pipeline operators, industry partners, service companies, and other relevant stakeholders Identify challenges in the field of pipeline integrity as well as market potentials and possible application areas for EMPIT technology Work closely with our technical teams to understand customer requirements and conduct technical presentations as well as product demonstrations Represent EMPIT at industry conferences and specialist events and further expand our presence and our network in North America
What You Get From Us Access to a comprehensive benefit package including Health, Dental & Vision Insurance as well as a 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer contribution Great creative freedom in developing your role as well as the freedom to contribute your own ideas and implement them independently – without rigid processes The opportunity to join EMPIT during an exciting phase of international growth and to actively help shape the expansion of our business in the North American pipeline market Close cooperation with our management and our technical teams in Germany as well as direct access to expertise, decision-makers, and short communication channels
What You Bring to the Table At least 8 years of professional experience, including at least 4 years in the field of pipeline integrity, ideally with a pipeline operator or within the energy industry Completed studies in the field of (industrial) engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or a comparable discipline Business fluent English skills in speaking and writing as well as the willingness to work at our location in Texas (USA) An established network within the North American pipeline industry as well as demonstrable experience in business development, industry cooperation, and partnerships Strong technical understanding and the ability to communicate confidently with technical decision-makers; supplemented by very good presentation, technical writing, and reporting skills Entrepreneurial, independent, and pragmatic way of working – you take responsibility, take initiative, and drive topics forward independently Flexibility and a hands-on mentality as well as the ability to make decisions independently and without constant guidance High willingness to travel of approx. 20–40%, especially for customer appointments, conferences, and specialist events AMPP/NACE certification is a plus