Business Development Manager - Oil, Gas and Chemical

Business Development Manager - Oil, Gas and Chemical

Here at Spirax Sarco we offer the industry’s most extensive range of products with services, coupled with practical industry application expertise. In short, we build solutions that set the benchmark for steam utilization worldwide.

Spirax-Sarco is seeking a dynamic and strategic Business Development Manager to lead growth initiatives within the Energy Production sector, with a strong focus on the Oil, Gas, and Chemical industries. This is a high-impact role designed for a driven professional who thrives in a global environment and is passionate about crafting the future of steam and thermal energy solutions.

You will be responsible for driving sector-specific strategies, collaborating with global teams, and engaging with key collaborators to unlock growth opportunities. This role offers the outstanding opportunity to influence global direction while being rooted in the energy capital of the world of TX or LA.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement long-term growth strategies for the Energy Production sector, aligned with Spirax-Sarco’s global Steam Strategy.
• Drive commercial success through Customer Value Propositions and meet growth targets set by Corporate Strategy.
• Collaborate with Business Development and Operating Companies to implement sector-specific initiatives and Commercial Vitality Programs.
• Conduct customer visits and joint sales calls to identify needs and capture deep Voice of Customer insights.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to develop and launch new products, solutions, and services tailored to the Oil, Gas, and Chemical markets.
• Lead and encourage international project teams, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
• Demonstrates the ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence outcomes without direct reporting lines, optimally collaborating with partners across teams to drive results
• Engage with senior leadership to champion sector initiatives and develop organizational agreement.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in the Oil, Gas, or Chemical sectors, ideally within Energy Production or related industrial applications.
• Strong background in strategy development, business growth, and cross-functional leadership.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or a related technical field; advanced degree or MBA is a plus.
• Highly organized with strong analytical and time management skills.
• Willingness and ability to travel internationally (30%); valid passport required.
• Must be based in or willing to be based in the Texas or Louisiana area.

Why Join Us?

Be part of a global leader in steam and thermal energy solutions. At Spirax-Sarco, you’ll work with hardworking professionals, drive significant change, and help shape the future of energy production.

About Us

Steam Thermal Solutions is one of four businesses within Spirax Group, with global coverage across 67 operating units. These OpCos are organized into four Divisions: EMEA, APAC, Americas, and Gestra. We acquired Gestra five years ago and since then have operated it as its own business, and as such, we operate two brands, Spirax Sarco and Gestra.

We are dedicated to generating balanced value for all our partners through the development of technologies that enhance efficiency, safety, and balance. Our technologies are vital in supporting critical industrial processes and equipment in diverse industries such as Food & Beverage, Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology, Power Generation, Semiconductors, and Healthcare. With a presence in 165 countries, we deliver solutions that underpin the production of a wide range of everyday items, from baked beans to mobile phones!

Our company values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. If you require accommodation during the application process or while performing essential job functions, please contact us.