Business Development Manager
About The Position
United Weld Holdings has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Business Development Manager to join our business development team. Business Development Manager United Weld Holdings: Epic Piping, BendTec Location: Hybrid / Remote options for strong candidates with industry network Travel Required Company Overview United Weld Holdings is a large-scale, industry-leading pipe fabrication company, headquarted in Baton Rouge, LA specializing in high-complexity piping spools and pipe supports for critical infrastructure projects. With multiple high production fabrication facilities with locations in Livingston, LA; San Marcos, TX; and Duluth, MN, with advanced welding and testing capabilities, and a reputation for critical path execution. We support major clients in the petrochemical, refining, oil & gas, power generation, and data center sectors across North America as well as internationally. Our continued growth has created an outstanding opportunity for a results-driven Business Development professional to further expand our market share. Position Summary We are seeing an experienced Business Development Manager who thrives in a technical-industrial sales environment. You will be responsible for identifying, developing, and closing new business opportunities with EPC contractors, owner-operators, engineering firms and general contractors. This is a high-impact, hunter-style role with significant earning potential through a competitive base salary and bonus program.
Requirements
- 3 to 10+ years of proven business development or technical sales experience specifically within pipe fabrication, industrial piping supply, or heavy mechanical construction.
- Established network and direct experience selling into petrochemical, refining, oil & gas, power, and/or data center projects (this is a mandatory requirement).
- Strongtechnical knowledge of piping materials, fabrication processes, welding, codes(ASME B31.3, B31.1, API, etc.), and project execution in heavy industrialenvironments.
- Demonstrated track record of meeting or exceeding sales quotas and closingcomplex, high-value contracts.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills with the abilityto engage at all levels of an organization.
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently while collaboratingeffectively with internal teams.
- Willingness and ability to travel extensively.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field preferred.
Nice To Haves
- Experienced with Microsoft suite of progams.
- Experienced with CRM systems (Zoho).
- Existing relationships with major EPCs and owner-operators in the target industries.
- Knowledge of modularization and prefabrication trends.
Responsibilities
- Proactively and independently identify and pursue new project opportunities in petrochemical, refining, oil & gas, power generation, advanced manufacturing, and hyperscale data center markets.
- Build and maintain high-level relationships with key decision-makers (procurement, engineering, construction, and project managers) at target accounts.
- Develop a deep understanding of client piping requirements, specifications, and project timelines to position UWH as the preferred fabrication partner.
- Collaborate with internal estimating, engineering, and production teams to prepare accurate, competitive proposals and technical bids.
- Lead contract negotiations and successfully close multi-million-dollar fabrication projects and maintain relationships with clients throughout the project life cycle.
- Manage a robust sales pipeline, provide accurate forecasts, and meet or exceed annual revenue and margin targets.
- Track market trends, competitor activity, and emerging project opportunities using industry intelligence tools and relationships.
- Represent the company at trade shows, industry conferences, and client events
Benefits
- Competitivebase salary commensurate with experience.
- Discretionarybonus based on company performance, merit and goals achieved.
- Comprehensive benefits package: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-and long-term disability.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Collaborative culture that values integrity, innovation, and execution.
- Professional development opportunities and career growth within a rapidly expandingorganization.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
