Business Development Manager, Valves

Curtiss-Wright Corporation

. Develop and execute a proactive regional business-development strategy across the Midwest .

Posted 10/30/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $120,000 - $150,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in business development and industrial sales, with a strong focus on pressure-relief applications and the ability to build relationships with key stakeholders in the process industry. Proven track record in identifying customer needs and creating new business opportunities while collaborating effectively with sales teams and technical resources.

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Business DevelopmentPressure-Relief ValvesCustomer Relationship ManagementIndustrial Sales ExperienceCollaboration with Technical Resources

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Hard Skills

Pressure-Relief ApplicationsControl ValvesInspection and TestingSizing/SelectionTurnaround Planning

Soft Skills

Self-DirectedMotivatedCredibility BuildingEffective Collaboration

Industry Keywords

RefiningPetrochemicalChemical FacilitiesProcess IndustryMarket Development

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and execute a proactive regional business-development strategy across the Midwest
Open new accounts, expand market presence, and create sustainable growth in pressure-relief applications
Identify facilities and customer groups with untapped potential, including refineries, chemical plants, petrochemical facilities, and other process-industry end users
Build relationships with reliability, maintenance, inspection, engineering, pressure-relief, operations, and procurement personnel
Apply pressure-relief knowledge to identify customer needs and develop opportunities before formal RFQs
Recognize control-valve needs and coordinate with the broader Curtiss-Wright team across its valve portfolio
Work with Regional Sales Managers, existing channel partners, and technical resources to develop opportunities
Support existing customers and business while emphasizing market development and new opportunity creation

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years of experience in business development, industrial sales, or a related customer-facing role
Established relationships within refining, petrochemical, chemical, or other process-industry facilities, particularly with reliability, maintenance, inspection, and engineering stakeholders
Demonstrated success in prospecting, developing customer relationships, and creating new business opportunities
Strong understanding of pressure-relief valves or related industrial valve applications
Working knowledge of control valves is valuable
Experience with inspection, testing, repair, sizing/selection, or turnaround planning is an advantage
Ability to build credibility with customer stakeholders, identify decision-makers, and uncover pressure-relief needs early
Self-directed and motivated to develop new markets and build a regional network
Ability to collaborate effectively with Regional Sales Managers, channel partners, and internal technical resources
Willingness to travel extensively throughout the assigned region
Position may require exposure to export-controlled information and additional security screening

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid Time Off
401k with Employer Match
Sales bonus program
Health and Wellness Benefits
Learning and Development Opportunities
Referral Program
Competitive Pay
Recognition
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Inclusive & Supportive Culture