Manager Business Development

Business Development Manager (BDM) – Houston, TX (Fallbrook).
10344 Sam Houston Park Drive, Houston, TX 77064, USA.

The Business Development Manager will develop the business and provide product technical support for FET’s Multilift products within the United States. The BDM maintains an overview of the market and works with account teams to identify opportunities and grow profitable revenue. This position develops and maintains profitable relationships with both existing clients and potential customers, interfacing with mid‑level to executive‑level managers.

• Increase the value of current customers while attracting new ones.
• Create and implement a strategic sales plan to grow the customer base within existing and new market segments and expand beyond.
• Develop quotes and proposals for clients.
• Develop goals for business growth and ensure they are met.
• Assist with input to the strategic direction for the operational aspects of FET Multilift products within the market.
• Implement a sustainable strategy to develop future products for the global product line, in conjunction with Engineering.
• Responsible for the development and implementation of sustainable key client strategies.
• Develop and implement a clear post‑delivery support strategy.
• Coordinate with senior management team and operations to develop, maintain and continually improve sales materials.
• Communicate new opportunities, special developments, information, product requests and feedback gathered through related activities to senior management.
• Maintain behavior in compliance with FET HSE requirements.
• Act as an ambassador of the Company at all levels, both internally and externally.
• Report to the North American Sales Manager on the status of business development in the regions.
• Increase the value earned from our existing large installed base of systems and clients across the world.
• Develop new business outside of our traditional markets.
• Assist in the process of New Product Development to ensure that our products are fit for the future.
• Global travel may be required to gather market intelligence, build a network of customer contacts and perform direct sales activities.
• Position ideally based in Houston but applicants are welcome regardless of location.

• Strong sales, negotiation, IT fluency and communication skills.
• Ability to manage complex projects and multi‑task.
• Diligent and dependable with a high level of accuracy and detail in support of time frames and budgets.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to flourish with minimal guidance, be proactive, and handle uncertainty.
• Willing to travel as and when required.
• High degree of strategic agility and can develop executable strategies.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• 3 to 5+ years of experience in business development and business representation in a relevant industry – Artificial Lift.
• Experience in business development expansion into new and international markets.
• Proven ability to build relationships in new sectors with new clients.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering – preferred.
• Master’s Degree in Business Administration – desirable.

FET (Forum Energy Technologies, Inc.) is a global company serving the crude oil, natural gas, and renewable energy industries. FET is headquartered in Houston, TX and offers a comprehensive suite of solutions to maximize operations and improve the bottom line.

FET is an Equal Opportunity Employer. FET does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected under federal, state, or local law. All employment decisions and practices at FET are based solely on merit, competence, performance, and business needs at the time.

FET participates in E‑Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I‑9 information to confirm you are authorized to work in the U.S. As part of our hiring process, we may use technology, including AI‑enabled tools, to help review and assess applications based on job‑related criteria. All hiring decisions are made by our recruitment team and hiring managers.