Business Development Director - Energy (Utilities & LNG)
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Find me a jobWe're looking for a Business Development Director - Energy (Utilities & LNG) to join our team in Houston, TX.
In this role, you will be responsible for driving new logo acquisition and expanding whitespace opportunities within the Energy sector.
You will operate as a market-facing industry seller, leveraging a deep understanding of sector trends, challenges and buying behaviors to identify, engage and convert new enterprise clients. You will position EPAM as a strategic transformation partner across key priorities such as digital transformation, customer experience, data and AI.
This role requires a strong focus on net-new revenue generation, building industry-led propositions and expanding underpenetrated accounts through high-value, consultative engagement.
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- Own new logo acquisition within the Energy sector, driving net-new revenue growth
- Identify and convert whitespace opportunities across existing or underdeveloped industry accounts
- Build and execute industry-led account penetration strategies
- Develop senior stakeholder relationships (C-suite, VP-level) within Energy organizations
- Leverage industry insight and market trends to shape compelling, relevant client propositions
- Lead the full sales lifecycle from prospecting and qualification through to deal closure
- Proactively generate pipeline through targeted outreach, industry campaigns and events
- Position EPAM's capabilities across digital transformation, data, cloud and AI in an industry context
- Collaborate with internal teams to align solutions with sector-specific client challenges
- Represent EPAM at industry events, forums and networks to strengthen brand presence
- Maintain disciplined pipeline management, forecasting and reporting
- 10-15 years of experience in IT sales / business development with a strong focus on Energy clients
- Proven track record of winning new logos and expanding whitespace within industry accounts
- Strong understanding of Energy market dynamics, challenges and transformation drivers
- Experience selling complex, multi-service or consulting-led engagements
- Demonstrated ability to build pipeline from scratch and close net-new opportunities
- Established network across Energy stakeholders and decision-makers
- Experience engaging with C-level stakeholders and navigating complex organizations
- Bachelor's degree in business, technology or related field
- Strong communication, negotiation and commercial acumen
- Ability to operate independently in a high-growth, target-driven environment
