Business Development Director - Energy (Utilities & LNG)

We're looking for a Business Development Director - Energy (Utilities & LNG) to join our team in Houston, TX.

In this role, you will be responsible for driving new logo acquisition and expanding whitespace opportunities within the Energy sector.

You will operate as a market-facing industry seller, leveraging a deep understanding of sector trends, challenges and buying behaviors to identify, engage and convert new enterprise clients. You will position EPAM as a strategic transformation partner across key priorities such as digital transformation, customer experience, data and AI.

This role requires a strong focus on net-new revenue generation, building industry-led propositions and expanding underpenetrated accounts through high-value, consultative engagement.

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Responsibilities

• Own new logo acquisition within the Energy sector, driving net-new revenue growth
• Identify and convert whitespace opportunities across existing or underdeveloped industry accounts
• Build and execute industry-led account penetration strategies
• Develop senior stakeholder relationships (C-suite, VP-level) within Energy organizations
• Leverage industry insight and market trends to shape compelling, relevant client propositions
• Lead the full sales lifecycle from prospecting and qualification through to deal closure
• Proactively generate pipeline through targeted outreach, industry campaigns and events
• Position EPAM's capabilities across digital transformation, data, cloud and AI in an industry context
• Collaborate with internal teams to align solutions with sector-specific client challenges
• Represent EPAM at industry events, forums and networks to strengthen brand presence
• Maintain disciplined pipeline management, forecasting and reporting

Requirements

• 10-15 years of experience in IT sales / business development with a strong focus on Energy clients
• Proven track record of winning new logos and expanding whitespace within industry accounts
• Strong understanding of Energy market dynamics, challenges and transformation drivers
• Experience selling complex, multi-service or consulting-led engagements
• Demonstrated ability to build pipeline from scratch and close net-new opportunities
• Established network across Energy stakeholders and decision-makers
• Experience engaging with C-level stakeholders and navigating complex organizations
• Bachelor's degree in business, technology or related field
• Strong communication, negotiation and commercial acumen
• Ability to operate independently in a high-growth, target-driven environment