Senior Business Development Executive – Operational Technology Solutions

Sulphur Experts is a process engineering company of parent company SGS that are focused on providing leading-edge evaluation services for sulphur recovery amine treating and dehydration processes. What sets Sulphur Experts apart from the competition is their size and technical strength. We have the ability to field up to ten test crews simultaneously with all the equipment and engineering support required to meet the specialized on-site testing and evaluation needs of our clients. With offices in Canada the Netherlands the United States LATAM and the Middle East we can mobilize efficiently to meet the most demanding situations and schedules in a timely manner.

Were seeking a Senior Business Development Executive who understands that selling operational technology isnt about pushing productsits about becoming a trusted advisor in our clients digital transformation journeys. This role requires deep technical credibility in SCADA industrial automation and OT/IT convergence combined with the patience and expertise to navigate complex multi-stakeholder sales cycles that can span 6-18 months.

Youll be selling transformation not transactions. Our clients are making mission-critical decisions about infrastructure that runs 24/7 operations generating millions in daily revenue. They need a partner who speaks their language understands their operational challenges and can articulate how modern OT architectures solve real business problems.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Account Development

• Build and nurture C-level relationships with operations engineering and IT leadership at target accounts
• Map complex organizational structures to identify technical champions economic buyers and decision influencers
• Develop multi-year account strategies that align with clients digital transformation roadmaps
• Position Streamline Control as the trusted advisor for OT modernization initiatives

Technical Sales Leadership

• Lead technical discovery sessions to understand current SCADA architectures pain points and future requirements
• Collaborate with solutions architects to develop compelling technical proposals that address specific operational challenges
• Articulate the business value of modern OT solutions (reduced downtime improved efficiency regulatory compliance cybersecurity resilience)
• Navigate complex technical evaluations including POCs pilot projects and phased implementations

Solution Positioning

• Translate technical capabilities (MQTT architectures edge computing cloud analytics) into business outcomes
• Develop ROI models that justify OT infrastructure investments to executive stakeholders
• Create industry-specific value propositions for oil & gas utilities manufacturing and pharmaceuticals
• Position against competitors by highlighting our implementation expertise vs. product-only approaches

Relationship & Partnership Management

• Cultivate long-term advisory relationships that extend beyond individual projects
• Coordinate with technology partners (Inductive Automation AVEVA Microsoft Snowflake) on joint opportunities
• Engage with engineering firms EPCs and system integrators on collaborative opportunities
• Maintain visibility at industry events user groups and technical conferences

Qualifications :

Required Qualifications

Technical Foundation

• 7 years selling complex industrial automation SCADA or operational technology solutions
• Deep understanding of OT architecture: PLCs RTUs historians HMIs industrial networks
• Fluency in industrial protocols (OPC Modbus DNP3 MQTT) and modern IIoT concepts
• Knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks (IEC 62443) and regulatory requirements (API 1165 NERC CIP)

Sales Excellence

• Proven track record selling $500K-$5M enterprise OT projects with 6 month sales cycles
• Experience with consultative solution-based selling methodologies (Miller Heiman Challenger MEDDIC)
• Ability to manage complex stakeholder dynamics across operations engineering IT and procurement
• Demonstrated success building pipeline through both hunting and farming activities

Industry Knowledge

• Domain expertise in at least two of: Oil & Gas Power & Utilities Manufacturing Pharmaceuticals
• Understanding of operational challenges: aging infrastructure cybersecurity digital transformation IT/OT convergence
• Familiarity with industry standards and best practices (ISA-95 ISA-88 Purdue Model)
• Network within the industrial automation community

Preferred Qualifications

• Engineering degree (Chemical Electrical Mechanical or Computer)
• Direct experience with Ignition AVEVA PI System or other major SCADA/historian platforms
• Understanding of cloud platforms (Azure AWS) and data analytics in industrial contexts
• Existing relationships with major energy or industrial companies in Western Canada
• Experience selling both professional services and software solutions

Additional Information :

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and as such we recruit hire train and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability age marital status sexual orientation gender identity or expression and Indigenous status or any other characteristics protected by law.

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge skills and/or abilities required.

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties responsibilities or requirements but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the companys rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Accommodations are available on request for qualified candidates during each stage of the recruitment process.

Please note that candidates applying for Canadian job openings should be authorized to work in Canada.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time