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Flowserve Corporation Manager, Business Development - Energy Advantage in Houston, Texas
Flowserve is a world-leading manufacturer and aftermarket service provider of comprehensive flow control systems. Join a company whose people are committed to building a more sustainable future to make the world better for everyone. With 16,000+ employees in 50+ countries, we combine our global reach with local presence. Our team challenges themselves to approach each situation with ingenuity and creativity to help provide our customers with the most innovative flow control products and services. We support 10,000+ customers worldwide, creating products to meet the needs of our customers who are supplying energy, fresh water, pharmaceuticals and other essentials to consumers, businesses and governments globally. We invite you to put your talents and career in motion at Flowserve.
Company Overview:
If a culture of excellence, innovation and ownership is what you’re searching for, consider putting your experience in motion at Flowserve. As an individual contributor, or as a leader of people, your enterprise mindset will ensure Flowserve’s position as the global standard in comprehensive flow control solutions. Here, your opportunity for professional development and industry leading rewards will be supported by our foundational commitments to the values of people first, integrity and safety. Thinking beyond opportunity and reward, at Flowserve, we are inspired by working together to create extraordinary flow control solutions to make the world better for everyone!
Role Summary:
The Business Development Manager is the central point of contact for regional activity related to a particular program. This role will establish relevant and influential contacts at appropriate levels within target accounts at the executive, sustainability/emissions reduction, technical, commercial and operational levels. The Business Development Manager will also support end user sales to position and close program orders. This role involves close communication and collaboration with the local and regional sales teams, engineering and commercial operations teams, involved with defined accounts and Energy Advantage program.
Responsibilities & Requirements:
Develop effective account strategies for the program including targeted relationships with decision-makers, an understanding of where funding for this program would come from, and how to best position Flowserve as the solution provider for the account and streamline the order process.
Implementation of the pursuit strategy for each target regional account.
Maintenance of project/opportunity records to ensure team alignment and accurate progress reports
Coordination of global strategy with any other Business Development personnel linked to noted account(s).
Attainment of the annual bookings, O.I. and cash flow budget plan for the region.
Manage the development of Energy Advantage business at global customer sites through close coordination and collaboration with regional and local Flowserve sales management and teams located in those key areas. Ensure local sales strategies are aligned with overarching Account strategy.
Close communication, coordination, and collaboration with the program manager responsible for active orders.
Identify areas of growth adjacent to the program and communicate those to the program leader.
Meet and exceed customer expectations regarding problem solving, whether it be commercial or technical. Involves close coordination and collaboration with resources from relevant locations and disciplines.
Navigate and develop influential relationships at the highest levels of the customer organization
Develop, manage, and execute a defined annual growth plan for the program within the region.
Provide detailed monthly account activity reporting, including responsibility for biweekly updates
Maintain 3-year rolling forecast for program opportunities. Projected bookings growth goals of 25% annually for the region.
Monitor and drive KPI performance for each active account
Other duties as assigned
Preferred Experience / Skills:
Travel and be away from home 50% of the time
Broad based industry experience and knowledge
Computer skills including spreadsheets, presentation programs, etc.
Advanced sales and business development / acquisition experience and skillset
Strong collaboration skills
Strong analytical and solution positioning skills
Challenger methodology to tailor introduction of new practices and value creation
Advanced problem-solving skills
Requires strategic thinking, resourcefulness, and planning, coupled with a drive to always succeed
Must be self-starting and provide the necessary structure, organization, planning, and effort to accomplish the business objectives of the corporation and the global account program
Read, analyze, and interpret the target customer’s stated Energy Transition and Sustainability plans to identify the optimal positioning to help them achieve their stated and funded goals
Respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints
Communicate effectively through personal contact, presentations, correspondence, etc.
Communicate effectively with customers and Flowserve business units, at various organizational levels
BS or BA Degree in a relevant field and/or 8-10 years of relevant experience
Flowserve offers competitive pay, annual bonuses, medical benefits on day 1, generous paid vacation time, paid holidays, 401(k) and many other excellent benefits!
Req ID : R-11798
Job Family Group : Sales
Job Family : SA Business Development
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