Business Development Manager

At Sword Group, we are dedicated to transforming businesses through innovative technology solutions. With our expertise in data, platform and apps, we help organizations achieve their goals and drive growth.

As a pivotal member of our team, the Business Development Manager will be instrumental in driving our success by spearheading the identification and cultivation of new business opportunities. Collaborating closely with our sales team, you will harness your extensive network to forge lasting relationships with potential clients.

This role presents a unique opportunity to drive our expansion efforts in the US market, capitalizing on three years of proven success and drawing upon our esteemed 30-year legacy of excellence across various verticals in the UK and Europe. Join us in shaping the future of our organization and making a tangible impact on our continued growth and success.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborating seamlessly with our sales force to pinpoint and pursue lucrative business opportunities.
• Utilizing your network and industry connections to unearth promising leads and forge meaningful partnerships with potential clients.
• Representing Sword Group with distinction at key industry gatherings and events, elevating our profile and fostering brand recognition.
• Develop compelling proposals that spotlight our cutting-edge solutions and services, delivering a clear value proposition that resonates with clients.
• Orchestrating seamless project delivery by liaising closely with internal teams, ensuring optimal outcomes and unparalleled customer satisfaction.
• Remaining at the forefront of market trends and competitor activities, identifying untapped avenues for growth and innovation.

Requirements

• A proven track record in business development or sales, ideally within the oil and gas sector.
• Demonstrated success in surpassing sales targets and driving revenue growth.
• Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written, coupled with a talent for building rapport and fostering trust.
• A robust network and a knack for forging enduring relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Experience with Subsurface and Wells data would be a notable advantage, showcasing your industry expertise.
• A self-motivated, results-driven mindset, complemented by a collaborative spirit and a relentless pursuit of excellence.
• A keen eye for industry trends and market dynamics, enabling you to capitalize on emerging opportunities.
• Above all, a customer-centric ethos and a passion for delivering unparalleled value and service.

Benefits

Supported by Sword’s established presence in the Energy market, you’ll be working with our talented technical team to deliver distinctive solutions to our clients. As such the successful candidate will be given the opportunity to develop their career with Sword in line with our ambitious growth strategy.  Sword offers a base salary, an attractive sales bonus plan and benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision coverage, 401K with matching plan, training and development, and other benefits.  

Sword is committed to maintaining a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunities employer.  All applicants receive equal consideration for employment regardless of age, disability, gender identity or reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

If we can do anything to help make the hiring process more accessible, please let our talent acquisition team know when you apply so we can support any adjustments.

Please note this position is only open to applicants with right to work in the United States of America.