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.