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About Ocean Aero: Ocean Aero is an award-winning US company that has created the world’s first and only environmentally powered Autonomous Underwater and Surface Vehicle (AUSV). Ocean Aero’s autonomous marine robot, the Triton, operates exclusively on wind and solar energy and performs long endurance missions on the ocean surface with the ability to dive below the waves for underwater operations. The Triton uses a complex array of custom-built sensors, marinized electronics and software systems to operate, sense and communicate in the environment. Ocean Aero has a collaborative culture with plenty of opportunities for growth and ownership, and comprehensive benefits.
Role Description: The Vice President Business Development will develop Ocean Aero’s offshore energy business across Latin America and the Caribbean, including Mexico. The role will build customer relationships, manage assigned accounts and convert opportunities for Triton solutions into purchase orders. The focus includes shallow-water oil and gas infrastructure, offshore survey and inspection, decommissioning, coastal development and environmental monitoring. This role will report to the President of Offshore Energy for Ocean Aero.
Role Responsibilities: The primary responsibility of this role is to secure purchase orders and grow customer relationships across Latin America and the Caribbean.
Additional responsibilities include
Sales Cycle and Account Management: Manage Latin America and Caribbean opportunities from qualification and customer engagement through proposals, negotiation and purchase order closure, working within approved commercial terms. Develop and manage assigned accounts, with specific account allocations to be agreed with the global energy business development leader. Maintain a qualified pipeline and accurate forecasts; coordinate technical scoping, pricing and delivery commitments with internal teams. Latin America and Caribbean Market Development Develop Trinidad and Tobago opportunities in mature-field integrity, pipeline and inter-field infrastructure, environmental and spill response, ports and gas infrastructure. Develop Suriname opportunities in pre-seismic environmental baselines, water-quality monitoring, bathymetric and seabed characterization, habitat assessment and monitoring around exploration and nearshore development. Develop Guyana opportunities in pre-construction surveys, inspection and maintenance, coastal and shore-base infrastructure, shallow-water exploration support, environmental assurance and emergency response. Develop Mexico and Brazil opportunities in shallow-water inspection and maintenance, decommissioning and environmental monitoring. Assess Venezuela market readiness and prepare prospective opportunities in coordination with the global energy business development leader and internal commercial teams.
Role Requirements: A minimum of 10 years of relevant offshore energy business development or sales experience is required, with a record of closing complex sales and managing customer relationships. The successful candidate will bring strong knowledge of Latin American and Caribbean offshore energy markets, sound commercial judgment and the ability to work independently while coordinating with internal technical and commercial teams.
Additional requirements include:
  • Experience with shallow-water oil and gas infrastructure, marine survey, inspection and maintenance, decommissioning or environmental monitoring, and the ability to translate customer requirements into commercially viable autonomous marine solutions.
  • Strong relationship-building, negotiation and communication skills, with experience managing accounts across multiple countries and working with local partners, customers and internal teams.
  • Ability to travel throughout Latin America and the Caribbean and internationally as required for customer meetings and company activities.
  • Ability to meet applicable employment eligibility requirements and complete company screening, subject to local requirements. Specific eligibility and screening criteria are to be confirmed before posting.
  • US Citizenship required
  • Maintain a valid driver license and personal vehicle insurance
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance
  • Possess a valid Transportation Worker Identity Credential (TWIC) or successfully pass the requirements to obtain one
  • Successfully pass drug test, background check, and motor vehicle screening

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Houston, TX

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