Business Development Manager

. Drive market position and achievement of business outcomes through the Account Management and Commercial Operations Core Process .

Posted 9/26/2026full-timeHouston • Texas • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $130,000 - $145,000 per yearWebsite

Key responsibilities & impact

Drive market position and achievement of business outcomes through the Account Management and Commercial Operations Core Process
Generate new business and clients while managing and leveraging existing accounts
Drive results through individual and collective team sales efforts
Contribute to strategic initiatives and planning using knowledge of market conditions, locations, countries, market sectors, and/or products
Sell ABS services using local affiliates’ business structure
Develop and maintain key client relationships and expand business opportunities
Prospect for new clients and business opportunities
Lead visit-plan development and organize client meetings for ABS senior management
Maintain awareness of the ABS service portfolio and promote services/products when appropriate
Work with organizational teams to develop capture strategies, proposals, and pricing
Collaborate with technical staff and internal teams to meet customer needs
Provide strategic insight on future business initiatives, market drivers, and competitor activities
Identify marketing campaign opportunities to increase sales
Submit reports and accurately manage data in the company CRM
Forecast sales targets and track account activity
Report directly to the Director of Business Development or senior-level manager

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree or recognized equivalent from an accredited university, or equivalent business/quality-related experience
5 or more years of experience in the industry is preferred
Business experience in the manufacturing and/or technical service industry
Track record of sales leadership
Computer proficiency, including preparing presentations and communications and working within ABS QE’s operating platforms
Familiarity with management systems is helpful, or ability to learn new areas quickly
Ability to work in multicultural environments
Excellent communication with customers and the sales team
Ability to develop working knowledge of ABS Rules, Guides, statutory regulations, related instructions, and the ABS Employee Safety Policy
Regular travel of 50% or more to client sites and project locations

Comp & perks