Director of Global Sales & Business Development

Houston, TX | Full-Time | Global Markets
ESP Safety Inc. is seeking an experienced Director of Global Sales & Business Development to help drive the next stage of our international growth.
This is a highly visible, hands-on leadership role working directly with the CEO to develop global markets, strengthen strategic customer relationships, and help shape ESP Safety’s international commercial strategy.
ESP Safety is a U.S.-based manufacturer of advanced flame and gas detection solutions serving the oil & gas, LNG, petrochemical, energy, and industrial markets worldwide.
Key Responsibilities
• Develop and execute global sales and business development strategies
• Build ESP Safety’s presence across key international markets, with particular focus on the U.S., Middle East, Europe, and Asia-Pacific
• Develop strong relationships with major EPC contractors, oil & gas operators, engineering companies, system integrators, and industrial end users
• Identify major projects at an early stage and develop strategies to position ESP Safety for successful awards
• Open and develop new regional markets, strategic accounts, and business channels
• Identify, develop, and manage distributors, representatives, and strategic partners
• Lead strategic and high-value opportunities from initial engagement through technical/commercial negotiations and award
• Support and strengthen ESP Safety’s international sales organization and regional business development activities
• Maintain visibility of the global sales pipeline, forecasts, priorities, and major opportunities
• Collaborate closely with engineering, projects, operations, and management to develop competitive solutions and proposals
• Represent ESP Safety at customer meetings, EPC meetings, industry conferences, exhibitions, and other strategic events worldwide
Qualifications
• Strong B2B sales and business development experience within flame & gas detection, fire & gas systems, instrumentation, process safety, industrial automation, or related oil & gas equipment
• Demonstrated experience working with EPC contractors and major oil & gas, LNG, petrochemical, or energy companies
• Proven ability to develop new markets and generate business from the ground up
• Experience managing complex, project-driven sales opportunities
• Strong commercial, negotiation, and relationship-management skills
• Experience developing and managing international distributors, representatives, or channel partners
• Ability to build relationships with senior technical, commercial, and procurement decision-makers
• Strong leadership skills with an entrepreneurial and results-oriented approach
• Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally
The Opportunity
This is more than a traditional sales management position.
We are looking for a commercial leader who can build markets, develop major accounts, create long-term customer relationships, and help expand ESP Safety’s global footprint.
The successful candidate will have significant visibility within the organization, direct involvement in strategic commercial decisions, and the opportunity to take on increasing leadership responsibility as the company continues to grow internationally.
Location: Houston, Texas
Employment: Full-Time
Travel: Domestic & International

Work arrangement
Yes