Business Development Manager

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Houston, TX, USA
In-Office
90K-120K Annually
Senior level
Energy • Industrial
The Role
Develops and executes sales strategies for generator and power-generation solutions across Texas. Identifies commercial, industrial, and utility customers; builds relationships with EPCs, contractors, engineers, distributors, and end users; manages sales pipelines; conducts site visits and preliminary power evaluations; supports proposals; monitors industry trends and regulations; and achieves revenue and territory targets.
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Since 1952, Mustang has proudly served the construction, oil & gas, power generation, marine, and manufacturing industries as the authorized Caterpillar® dealer for Southeast Texas. Start your career with Mustang Cat - one of America's Greatest Midsize Workplaces of 2025! 

Now Hiring: Business Development – Power Generation
(Business Development | Power Generation Sales | Generator Solutions | Technical Sales)

Mustang Cat’s Power Systems Division is seeking a highly experienced Business Development professional to grow our generator and power-generation business across Texas. In this role, you will identify new opportunities, cultivate strong customer relationships, and drive revenue growth across the commercial, industrial, and utility markets.

⚡ What You’ll Do as a Business Development Representative:
As a key member of the Power Systems team, you’ll lead strategic sales efforts and serve as a trusted technical resource. Responsibilities include:

  • Develop and execute strategies to expand generator and power-system sales
  • Identify new commercial, industrial, and utility customers throughout Texas
  • Build and maintain relationships with EPCs, contractors, engineers, distributors, and end users
  • Manage a robust sales pipeline from initial outreach through proposal support and closing
  • Conduct site visits, needs assessments, and preliminary load or project evaluations
  • Work closely with engineering, service, and project teams to ensure accurate and timely proposals
  • Monitor generator technologies, industry trends, regulations, and pricing
  • Represent Mustang Cat at industry events, trade shows, and customer meetings
  • Achieve or exceed revenue, territory, and growth targets

💡 Top Benefits:

  • Competitive Base Pay + Sales Incentives
  • Great Work-Life Balance
  • Company Vehicle or Vehicle Allowance
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Extensive Growth Opportunities
  • Job Stability with a Trusted Power Solutions Leader
  • Full-Time Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision
  • 401(k) with Employer Matching
  • Paid Vacation, Sick Time & Holidays

 

📋 Position Requirements:

  • Minimum 5 years of experience in power generation, standby generators, CHP, microgrids, or related power solutions
  • Solid understanding of generator sizing, controls, switchgear, and power-distribution infrastructure
  • Proven success in business development or technical sales in the power-generation sector
  • Strong communication, negotiation, and customer-relationship skills
  • Ability to explain technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
  • Self-starter with the ability to work independently and travel throughout Texas

✅ Strongly Preferred Experience:

  • Experience with major generator OEMs (Cat, Cummins, Kohler, MTU, etc.)
  • Established relationships within industrial, oil & gas, commercial construction, or utility markets
  • Ability to read electrical one-lines, spec sheets, and technical drawings
  • Experience with long-cycle project development or complex procurement processes

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Skills Required

  • Minimum 5 years of experience in power generation, standby generators, CHP, microgrids, or related power solutions
  • Understanding of generator sizing, controls, switchgear, and power-distribution infrastructure
  • Proven success in business development or technical sales in the power-generation sector
  • Strong communication, negotiation, and customer-relationship skills
  • Ability to explain technical concepts to technical and non-technical audiences
  • Ability to work independently and travel throughout Texas
  • Experience with major generator OEMs such as Caterpillar, Cummins, Kohler, or MTU
  • Established relationships in industrial, oil and gas, commercial construction, or utility markets
  • Ability to read electrical one-lines, specification sheets, and technical drawings
  • Experience with long-cycle project development or complex procurement processes
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The Company
HQ: Houston, TX
757 Employees
Year Founded: 1952

What We Do

Mustang Cat is a privately held Caterpillar dealership headquartered in Houston, Texas, serving Southeast Texas. It sells and rents new and used construction and earthmoving equipment, and provides replacement parts, maintenance, repairs, and engine-rebuild services. Its power-systems division supplies electric power generation, gas-compression, marine, and industrial equipment. The company supports construction, oil and gas, manufacturing, marine, and other commercial customers.

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