Business Development Manager

If you are a Business Development Professional looking to grow, Emerson has an exciting opportunity for you!  The candidate will be based in one of the following regions:  Beaumont, TX, Lake Charles, LA, Baton Rouge, LA or New Orleans, LA.

This is a field-based position that requires 60% travel. 

You will be part of a larger team of Business Development Managers located across the United States.

This Business Development role requires very strong technical capabilities based on the products and related applications.  The candidate must have a degree in engineering or science, or a resume that includes highly relevant technical work experiences.

 At the same time, the role also requires the candidate to be highly motivated for success as we are looking to grow the business substantially in this region.  You will be the “technical backstop” for our sales channel helping ensure the best possible experiences for our customers. A dedication to customer happiness is the number one priority in this role.

The products in our Level Measurement portfolio are especially diverse and require deep technical understanding to ensure the right technologies are chosen to meet the constraints of the intended application. 

You can expect to be continually challenged, yet well-supported by the team and by other company resources. This team is cohesive; and committed to outstanding performance, yet still finds plenty of opportunity to have fun!

To succeed in this role, you must:


* Be the subject matter expert within your territory for our entire portfolio of Level Measurement products


* Act as the voice of our customers and our salespeople ensuring their needs are well-understood by the portfolio managers


* Provide technical support and troubleshooting for customers


* Be accountable for the targeted growth goals for the territory


* Develop the trust of the salespeople you support as well as their regional managers


* Assist salespeople with strategic account planning


* Train and mentor new salespeople


* Deliver training as new products are launched


* Participate in regional meetings


* Keep a finger on the pulse of what the competition is doing

Who You Are:

When you can find your own resources to address challenges, you do that. You listen respectfully and attentively to others, working cooperatively with larger teams to achieve common goals. You have courage to speak your mind even when you anticipate there will be dissent.

You instill trust by keeping commitments, being honest, and being genuine. 

For This Role, You Will Need:


* Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or Technical Field


* Eight (8) years of industry experience (Chemical, Oil and Gas, Power, Life Sciences, Food and Beverage, Metals and Mining or related)


* Four (4) years of experience in sales or marketing


* Willingness and ability to travel 60% within the territory


* Unwavering commitment to cu...