
Business Development Manager
Required skills
- power generation
- standby generators
- CHP
- microgrids
- generator sizing
- controls
- switchgear
- power-distribution infrastructure
- Texas
- sales pipeline
Nice to have
- Cat
- Cummins
- Kohler
- MTU
- industrial
- oil & gas
Role summary
Mustang Cat, an authorized Caterpillar® dealer for Southeast Texas since 1952, is seeking an experienced Business Development professional to grow its generator and power-generation business across Texas. This role involves identifying new opportunities, cultivating customer relationships, and driving revenue in commercial, industrial, and utility markets. Responsibilities include leading strategic sales efforts, serving as a technical resource, developing sales strategies, managing the sales pipeline from outreach to closing, conducting site evaluations, and monitoring industry trends. The position requires a minimum of 5 years of experience in power generation solutions and strong communication and negotiation skills.
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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