Oil & Gas and Industrial Market Sectors Leader

Oil & Gas and Industrial Market Sectors Leader Verdantas is seeking a National Oil & Gas and Industrial Market Sectors Leader to set growth strategies and drive national business development efforts in the Oil & Gas (O&G) and Industrial markets. This leadership role reports to the Chief Strategy Officer and collaborates across the organization to grow project pipelines, expand client relationships with major accounts, and increase backlog. Verdantas is a leader in digitally enabled technical consulting solutions for the environment, water, and energy transition markets. We operate across high-growth sectors and pursue a people-first culture that prioritizes employee well-being, client success, and community impact. What You’ll Do Leadership: Lead with empathy, effective communication, and a people-focused approach to inspire teams and internal stakeholders, building trust with newly acquired company leadership. Strategic Planning: Develop and implement sales strategies and initiatives to enhance client relationships and drive business growth. Market Research and Analysis: Conduct market research to identify opportunities for growth and expansion. Client Experience Management: Build and maintain partnerships with key client decision makers, ensuring needs are met and opportunities for collaboration are identified. Business Growth: Drive business development initiatives to expand market presence and revenue. Market Expansion: Identify new markets and non-traditional opportunities and develop national initiatives to realize them. Collaboration: Work with marketing, sales, and project delivery leaders to ensure alignment with business objectives. Data Utilization: Use data to inform decision-making and optimize business development, including pursuit cost management relative to profitability. Travel: Up to 50% travel may be required. Key Skills And Attributes Leadership: Strong ability to guide and mentor business development personnel. Empathy and Communication: Persuasive, empathetic communication to inspire internal stakeholders. People-Focused Approach: Ability to motivate teams and foster a collaborative culture. Strategic Networking: Ability to network with senior client executives, suppliers, and industry peers. Fostering Innovation: Experience in identifying unmet industry needs and developing innovative solutions. Business Development Expertise: Track record of building long-term client relationships and driving growth. Sales Management: Skilled in planning, organizing, leading, and controlling sales activities to achieve objectives. Program and Project Delivery Aptitude: Experience delivering a multi-disciplinary project portfolio. Data Proficiency: Ability to capture and use sales data for decision-making. Collaboration: Effective collaboration with internal teams and external clients. KPIs Company sales and EBITDA targets Sales in Oil & Gas and Industrial Market Sectors New/underdeveloped client sales or service diversification What You’ll Bring Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, Technology, Business, or related fields Advanced degree and professional registration preferred 15+ years in the A/E/C industry or consulting with the industry Minimum 10 years in O&G and/or Industrial markets through direct employment or consulting Excellent people skills and client relationship abilities Strong communication and interpersonal skills focused on client experience Proven ability to develop growth strategies with measurable results Experience with data analysis, client services, account management, and sales Ability to connect Verdantas services to client needs across markets National recognition and contacts within O&G and/or Industrial markets Strong financial and business acumen Highly organized with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment Technical proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite Salary and Benefits Salary: The minimum salary for this position is $200,000, negotiable based on location, skills, and certifications. Verdantas offers comprehensive benefits packages and strives to reward exceptional performance. Flexible Work Environment Paid Parental Leave Medical, Dental, Vision Life and AD&D Insurance Short-Term and Long-Term Disability 401(k) with Company Match Paid Time Off + Holidays Equal Employment Opportunity Verdantas strives to develop diverse, balanced teams and is an EOE including race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, and veteran status. Note: This summary describes the role and its requirements. For accuracy, refer to the official job posting. This position is full-time and Executive level. #J-18808-Ljbffr