Business Development Manager – Gulf Coast (EPC | Refining & Chemicals)

About the role

Quest Energy Group is seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to expand its Gulf Coast presence in the EPC, refining, chemical and petrochemical markets. This individual contributor role focuses on hunting new opportunities and closing multi‑million‑dollar projects with downstream operators.

Key responsibilities

• Identify, pursue and close new EPC and engineering service contracts across the Gulf Coast (Houston, Beaumont, Corpus Christi, Lake Charles).
• Leverage a VP‑level title to gain credibility with senior decision‑makers at major operators.
• Manage long‑cycle sales processes independently, from initial contact through contract award.
• Maintain and grow a pipeline of high‑value projects while meeting revenue targets.

Required profile

• 10+ years of experience selling EPC, engineering services, or capital‑project work to refineries, chemical or petrochemical facilities.
• Established relationships with procurement, engineering and project leadership at companies such as Chevron, Dow, LyondellBasell, BASF, Phillips 66, Celanese, Motiva, INEOS, Sasol, or equivalents.
• Proven track record of winning multi‑million‑dollar project scopes.
• Self‑motivated, able to navigate complex sales cycles without extensive support.

Required skills

What we offer

• Base salary $150,000–$185,000 per year plus performance bonus.
• Full benefits package.
• Opportunity to work with a leading executive search firm in the energy sector.