Business Development Manager – Control Valves, Actuation

Bray International, Inc.

Business Development Manager responsible for expanding Bray's presence in control valves and automation across regions and strategic accounts. Collaborates with sales, engineering, product management, and marketing teams.

Posted 5/8/2026full-timeRemote • California, Colorado, Utah • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $130,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

The Business Development Manager – Control Valves & Automation is a senior, technically driven growth role responsible for expanding Bray’s presence in control valves and automation across assigned regions, industries, and strategic accounts.
This role combines deep application expertise with front‑end project engagement, EPC and end‑user influence, and structured account strategy execution.
The position is accountable for driving specification inclusion, expanding strategic key accounts, strengthening AML positioning, and delivering sustainable sales and bookings growth for control valves and automation while serving as a trusted technical advisor to customers and internal stakeholders.
Operating as a highly collaborative, team‑oriented leader, the BDM works seamlessly across regional sales, global engineering, product management, marketing, and operations to deliver shared business objectives.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, or related discipline (required).
10+ years of experience in control valves, actuation, or industrial automation, with strong application exposure.
Proven experience engaging EPCs, consultants, and end‑user engineering organizations.
Demonstrated success influencing specifications, AML inclusion, and front‑end project decisions.
Strong technical credibility paired with commercial and strategic acumen.
Ability to operate independently while influencing cross‑functional and global teams.
Willingness to travel within the assigned region.
Valid driver’s license required with reliable personal transportation.
Must meet Bray’s Drivers Policy requirements, including background, physical, credit check, and proof of auto insurance.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Enjoy industry-leading benefits effective the first of the month after you have worked 30 days, including: Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
Paid holidays and vacation
401(k) plan with matching contributions
Healthy Work Environment: We provide a smoke-free, drug-free workplace to ensure a safe and productive atmosphere for all employees.
Career Growth: We are committed to your professional development, offering numerous opportunities for advancement within the organization.

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Hard Skills & Tools

control valvesactuationindustrial automationapplication expertisespecification inclusionEPC engagementproject decisionstechnical credibilitycommercial acumenstrategic acumen

Soft Skills

collaborative leadershipteam-orientedinfluencingindependent operationcross-functional collaborationcommunication

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering