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Business Development Representative - Energy and Resources

IFS Open · verified Sep 21, 2026
Hybrid Houston Full-time Junior Sales Development

At a glance

Entry-level Sales Development role at IFS. Houston · full-time · $50,000–$60,000 base.

SalaryStated by IFS
$50,000 – $60,000
Base salary for this role, in USD per year, as published in the posting.
RoleSales Development
SeniorityJunior
LocationHouston
WorkplaceHybrid
EmploymentFull-time
Base pay$50,000–$60,000
PostedAug 21, 2026 · 4w ago
Role brief

Growth Roles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

  • Use calls, email, and social channels to qualify prospects into legitimate sales opportunities
  • Turn cold accounts into warmer targets by adding value while pursuing selected energy and resources accounts
  • Keep ongoing contact with your assigned target-account group
  • Coordinate with marketing and product management so outreach supports broader campaigns
  • Update Salesforce.com and other systems with accurate customer and pipeline activity

What you bring

  • Two to four years of software inside-sales or software-sales experience with lead-generation targets achieved
  • A bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience
  • Working knowledge of Enterprise Asset Management and ERP applications for prospect and customer needs
  • Confidence using Microsoft Office, Exchange, and Salesforce.com in daily work
  • Strong written and verbal communication, time management, initiative, and independent working ability

Who this fits

This junior sales development role suits a self-directed communicator who can manage outbound activity and build account relationships. You’ll work from Houston in a hybrid arrangement, with some regional travel for customer, industry, and conference events. Oil and gas experience is helpful.

From the employer

IFS is a billion-dollar revenue company with 7000+ employees on all continents. Our leading AI technology is the backbone of our award-winning enterprise software solutions, enabling our customers to be their best when it really matters–at the Moment of Service™. Our commitment to internal AI adoption has allowed us to stay at the forefront of technological advancements, ensuring our colleagues can unlock their creativity and productivity, and our solutions are always cutting-edge.

At IFS, we’re flexible, we’re innovative, and we’re focused not only on how we can engage with our customers but on how we can make a real change and have a worldwide impact. We help solve some of society’s greatest challenges, fostering a better future through our agility, collaboration, and trust.

We celebrate diversity and understand our responsibility to reflect the diverse world we work in. We are committed to promoting an inclusive workforce that fully represents the many different cultures, backgrounds, and viewpoints of our customers, our partners, and our communities. As a truly international company serving people from around the globe, we realize that our success is tantamount to the respect we have for those different points of view.

By joining our team, you will have the opportunity to be part of a global, diverse environment; you will be joining a winning team with a commitment to sustainability; and a company where we get things done so that you can make a positive impact on the world.

We’re looking for innovative and original thinkers to work in an environment where you can #MakeYourMoment so that we can help others make theirs. With the power of our AI-driven solutions, we empower our team to change the status quo and make a real difference.

If you want to change the status quo, we’ll help you make your moment. Join Team Purple. Join IFS.

The Business Development Representative will provide key outbound prospecting, sales support and lead development for IFS, Energy and Resources. The candidate must be knowledgeable in Enterprise Asset Management and ERP Applications as they relate to targeted prospects and customer needs.


Responsibilities

  • High level of communication, via outbound calling, email, and social media to engage prospects in order to further qualify as a valid sales opportunity.
  • Develop cold accounts into warm and targeted accounts through various efforts providing value while aggressively targeting accounts within specific Industries that IFS, Energy and Resources has identified.
  • Maintain relationship with assigned group of target accounts. Work with Marketing and Product Management to align activities to overall campaigns.
  • Maintain accurate customer and pipeline records within Salesforce.com and other tools to keep Sales & Marketing informed and up-to-date with activities
  • Understand the functional competitive advantages of the IFS, Energy and Resources solution set and customize messaging to gain traction into accounts.
  • 2-4 years of proven software inside sales, or software sales experience and successfully meeting lead generation targets.
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
  • Self-starter and ability to work with minimal supervision. Excellent time management abilities, written and verbal communication skills, team player attitude and initiative to succeed.
  • Skills to effectively incorporate Microsoft Office/Exchange and Salesforce.com into your daily workflow processes.
  • Oil & gas industry experience is a plus
  • Some regional travel may be required to support Customer/Industry Conferences and Events

What We’re Offering

  • Salary Range: $50,000 to $60,000 annually + commission
  • Flexible paid time off, including sick and holiday
  • Medical, dental, & vision insurance
  • 401K with Company contribution
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Life insurance and disability benefits
  • Tuition assistance
  • Community involvement and volunteering events

M/F/Disabled/Vet VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We are a Drug-Free Workplace. Interested candidates should apply at: www.ifs.com/about/careers-at-ifs

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. VEVRAA Federal Contractor, Equal Opportunity Employer

We embrace flexibility and hybrid work opportunities to support diverse needs and lifestyles, while also valuing inclusive workplace experiences. By fostering a sense of community, we drive innovation, strengthen connections, and nurture belonging. Our commitment ensures you can work in a way that suits you best, while also engaging with colleagues to share ideas and build meaningful relationships.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. VEVRAA Federal Contractor, Equal Opportunity Employer

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