Location: Houston, TX (Preferred) Employment Type: Full-Time Start Date: Immediate Position Summary Pathfinder is seeking an experienced and highly connected Business Development Director to drive new client acquisition …
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$85k–$250k/yr
Full-time
Posted 22d ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
Drive new client acquisition and revenue growth across industrial sectors including Power, Mining, Pharmaceuticals, Oil & Gas, and Data Centers. Develop and execute strategic business plans while collaborating with internal leadership to deliver integrated engineering and project management solutions.
Requirements
Requires a proven track record in industrial business development with an established network of decision-makers in key sectors. Must possess deep knowledge of the Front-End Loading (FEL) process and experience selling professional engineering and construction services.
Pathfinder is seeking an experienced and highly connected Business Development Director to drive new client acquisition and expand market presence across key industrial sectors. The successful candidate will leverage an established network of industry relationships and a strong understanding of engineering, construction, project management, and project controls services to identify, develop, and secure new business opportunities.
This role requires a strategic business developer with deep industry knowledge, experience navigating Front-End Loading (FEL) project development processes, and the ability to collaborate across multiple business units to deliver comprehensive solutions to clients.
Key Responsibilities
Business Development & Revenue Growth
Generate new clients and new business opportunities within the following target industries:
Power
Mining
Pharmaceuticals
Oil & Gas
Data Centers
Utilize an established network of industry contacts to develop and accelerate sales opportunities.
Identify, qualify, and pursue strategic opportunities that align with System One’s service offerings.
Develop and execute a comprehensive business development plan to support revenue growth objectives.
Create and implement an effective cold-calling and prospecting strategy.
Build and maintain strong client relationships throughout the sales lifecycle.
Industry & Market Engagement
Develop strategies for participation in industry-specific conferences, trade shows, and networking events.
Represent System One at key industry meetings and events to enhance brand visibility and generate leads.
Demonstrate expertise in the Front-End Loading (FEL) process and effectively communicate its value to prospective clients.
Collaboration & Internal Leadership
Work closely with Industry Service Leads (ISLs), Sales Leadership Council (SLC), and Marketing teams to identify and pursue target opportunities.
Accompany SLC representatives during the first year to strengthen relationships with existing SLCX contacts and expand business opportunities.
Develop strong working relationships with other Company business units to promote cross-selling and integrated service offerings.
Understand and effectively communicate the full range of Pathfinder capabilities to clients and prospects.
Attend and actively participate in:
Daily morning leadership meetings
Weekly Friday Business Development meetings
Process & Reporting
Establish and maintain a lead tracking process that integrates with Pathfinder and existing business development tools.
Monitor and report on business development activities, pipeline performance, and revenue forecasts.
Maintain accurate records of client interactions and opportunity progression.
Required Qualifications
Proven success in business development, sales, or client acquisition within industrial markets.
Established network ("Rolodex") of decision-makers and industry contacts within one or more of the following sectors:
Power
Mining
Pharmaceuticals
Oil & Gas
Data Centers
Demonstrated experience developing and selling:
Engineering services
Construction services
Project management services
Project controls services
Strong understanding of the Front-End Loading (FEL) process and project development lifecycle.
Experience collaborating with marketing, operations, and technical teams to develop winning business strategies.
Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation, and relationship management skills.
Self-starter capable of developing opportunities independently while collaborating effectively across the organization.
Preferred Qualifications
Houston-based candidate strongly preferred.
Existing relationships with EPCs, asset owners, developers, operators, and industrial project stakeholders.
Experience supporting large-scale capital projects within target industries.
Familiarity with CRM platforms, lead-tracking systems, and business development reporting tools.
Join Pathfinder a System One Company and play a key role in driving growth across critical industrial markets while building long-term client partnerships and expanding strategic business opportunities.
Completely independent Project Management Consulting & Training firm specializing in Project Planning and Execution
Industry
Oil and Gas
Company size
11-50 employees
Founded
1975
Headquarters
Cherry Hill, NJ
LinkedIn followers
4,058
Pathfinder offers independent project management consulting and training worldwide for a variety of industry sectors. For nearly half a century we have assured our clients’ business success through innovative project management solutions. Our services cover all aspects of project planning and execution, from strategic planning to start-up, from concept to production.
At Pathfinder, our people make all the difference. Our staff is recognized as experts in all facets of project planning. Most have more than 25 years of project management experience. With hands-on involvement in over 5,500 Process Industry project assignments valued at over $900B of capital investment for over 500 clients on 6 continents, Pathfinder’s ability to enhance your capital investment project performance is unsurpassed in the industry.
Project management and related project support services are similar across all industries. But we understand the nuances and fully appreciate the fine details of executing projects within a variety of sectors, including oil and gas; chemical; food and beverage; power; mining and more. Our experience in so many industries allows us to tailor our consulting and training to your specific issues and constraints.
We take pride in our reputation at Pathfinder. We believe in providing unbiased project observations and recommendations without any encumbered agendas. We base our success on our clients’ positive feedback, which is reflected in the fact that 80 percent of our clients are repeat customers on a yearly basis.
Offices: 11 Allison Drive, Cherry Hill, NJ 08003, US · Suite 477-918, 16 Ave.NW, Calgary, Alberta T2MOK3, CA · 3663 N Sam Houston Pkwy E, Houston, Texas 77032, US
Completely independent Project Management Consulting & Training firm specializing in Project Planning and Execution
Industry
Oil and Gas
Company size
11-50 employees
Founded
1975
Headquarters
Cherry Hill, NJ
LinkedIn followers
4,058
Pathfinder offers independent project management consulting and training worldwide for a variety of industry sectors. For nearly half a century we have assured our clients’ business success through innovative project management solutions. Our services cover all aspects of project planning and execution, from strategic planning to start-up, from concept to production.
At Pathfinder, our people make all the difference. Our staff is recognized as experts in all facets of project planning. Most have more than 25 years of project management experience. With hands-on involvement in over 5,500 Process Industry project assignments valued at over $900B of capital investment for over 500 clients on 6 continents, Pathfinder’s ability to enhance your capital investment project performance is unsurpassed in the industry.
Project management and related project support services are similar across all industries. But we understand the nuances and fully appreciate the fine details of executing projects within a variety of sectors, including oil and gas; chemical; food and beverage; power; mining and more. Our experience in so many industries allows us to tailor our consulting and training to your specific issues and constraints.
We take pride in our reputation at Pathfinder. We believe in providing unbiased project observations and recommendations without any encumbered agendas. We base our success on our clients’ positive feedback, which is reflected in the fact that 80 percent of our clients are repeat customers on a yearly basis.
Offices: 11 Allison Drive, Cherry Hill, NJ 08003, US · Suite 477-918, 16 Ave.NW, Calgary, Alberta T2MOK3, CA · 3663 N Sam Houston Pkwy E, Houston, Texas 77032, US