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At Nouryon, our global team of Changemakers takes positive action every day, to reach higher collectively and individually. We create innovative and sustainable solutions for our customers to answer society’s needs – today and in the future.  

 

We are looking for team members who bring ideas forward, champion others and work together to do better. Does that sound like you? 

 

 

About the job:

 

As a Global Business Development Manager for Oilfield, you will play a pivotal role in driving growth and expanding the market presence within the oil and gas industry. You will support commercial efforts to identify and convert new business opportunities with Nouryon’s Oilfield portfolio. Your efforts will contribute to the realization of the global business strategy and innovation efforts. This role requires you to be a strategic thinker with deep expertise in the oilfield sector and a proven track record of successful business development. You will build, maintain, and leverage key external relationships across the region, demonstrating strong leadership skills and the ability to connect with key stakeholders globally.

 

 

In your future role as a Global Business Development Manager, you will:

 

  • Collaborate closely with sales and marketing to identify and capitalize on growth opportunities within the oil and gas industry, focusing on expanding the company's footprint in global markets.
  • Develop and implement strategic business plans to achieve growth targets and increase market share, translating technical and scientific data into measurable financial opportunities within a designated timeframe.
  • Establish robust relationships with key stakeholders within the customer organization and foster connections at multiple levels across the oilfield sector.
  • Actively nurture and support innovation projects by coordinating internal experts from Technical Service, Product Development, R&D, Marketing, Regulatory, and Supply Chain to support critical customer activities and drive new business development initiatives.
  • Stay informed about industry trends, market dynamics, and competitive landscape to identify emerging opportunities and potential risks
  • Represent Nouryon at key industry events and trade associations, enhancing brand visibility and building a network of industry contacts.

 

We believe you bring:

 

  • A bachelor’s degree, in Chemistry, Petroleum Engineering or Engineering-related discipline (Candidates with an MBA are desirable).
  • A minimum of 8 years of prior experience in combination of technical service, sales or marketing roles within the oil and gas industry with a strong understanding of the oilfield sector
  • Working experience at service and/or oil companies. Desirable in the Specialty Chemicals industry
  • Fluency in English and preferably Spanish; other relevant languages a plus.

 

We believe you bring:

 

  • Proven track record of achieving business growth and expanding market presence on a global scale
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Strong business and financial acumen, with appreciation for teamwork and understanding of working across global cultures.
  • Creative and analytical individuals with a strategic mindset, capable of thinking critically and strategically to develop innovative solutions.
  • Willingness to travel internationally, approximately 30% of the time, to engage with customers and internal stakeholders for meetings.

 

Good to know:
 

  • This is a position on a full-time basis, based onsite in Houston, TX. You will be reporting to the Global Marketing Director, who is based in Amersfoort, NL.  

 

Please apply via our online recruitment system. We will not accept applications via e-mail. Once it's with us we will review to see if we have a match between your skills and the role! For more information about our hiring process, visit: nouryon.com/careers/how-we-hire/  

 

We look forward to receiving your application! 

 

We kindly ask our internal candidates to apply with your Nouryon email via Success Factors.  
 
 

About Nouryon:

 

We’re looking for tomorrow’s Changemakers, today. 

 

If you’re looking for your next career move, apply today and join Nouryon’s worldwide team of Changemakers in providing essential solutions that our customers use to manufacture everyday products such as personal care, cleaning, paints and coatings, agriculture and food, pharmaceuticals, and building products. Our employees are driven by the wish to make an impact and actively drive positive change. If that describes you, we will gladly make way for your ambitions. From day one we support you with your personal growth, through challenging positions and comprehensive learning and development opportunities, in a dynamic, international, diverse, and proactive working environment. 

 

Visit our website and follow us on LinkedIn. 

 

 

#WeAreNouryon #Changemakers 

 

 

Nouryon is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

 

We have already chosen our sourcing channels for this recruitment and kindly ask not to be contacted by any advertisement agents, recruitment agencies or staffing companies. 

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Open until further notice
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N0013067
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North America
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United States
State/Region/Province
Texas
Site
Houston
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Job area
Sales and Marketing
Hierarchy level
Management
Full time/part time
Fulltime
Contract type
Permanent

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