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Business Development Manager

Datawatch Systems
Houston, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 4/5/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/5/2026
Business Development Manager
Job Locations US-TX
Requisition ID 2023-10205 Category Sales
Overview
Business Development Manager (BDM)

Datawatch Systems, Inc., a leading national provider of managed access control and emergency management solutions for over 40 years, is seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to join our team in Houston and surrounding metropolitan markets.

We offer a base salary, monthly commissions, benefits and paid time off. Excellent growth in income potential. All applicants must be willing to submit to a drug screening and criminal background check. E/O/E/M/F/V/D

    Location: Houston, TX
  • Travel: 25%
  • Salary Range: $75,000/year plus commission.
Responsibilities
  • Performing all business development activities in their assigned territory including assessment and identification of commercial real estate office buildings which meet the Datawatch market model by performing building inspections daily.
  • Identifying the access control systems in place, determining who the key managers of the buildings are (both asset and property management as well as the chief building engineer) and where they can be contacted.
  • Identify the ownership and decision-making structure.
  • Building and managing a sales pipeline utilizing a Customer Relationship Manager (CRM) platform.
  • Keeping a record of all prospecting and business development activities utilizing that CRM platform.
  • Keeping leadership informed on all relevant developments in the pursuit of new business.
  • Must be the face of Datawatch in his or her respective market(s) and is responsible for building a credible business brand reflecting on he or she and the company. Activities related to building a brand would include but not be limited to active engagement with key industry organizations (BOMA, IREM, Chambers, etc.) as a member accepting leadership roles for maximum impact.
  • Generate new building and tenant sales in accordance with assigned quotas and meeting recurring monthly revenue and profitability requirements, growing existing accounts, providing direct oversight and customer service, and effectively communicating with peers and leadership on a regular basis.
Qualifications
  • Experience in business development and direct sales experience preferred.
  • Have an established presence within the Commercial Real Estate business community for the territory assigned, selling products and services in the asset and property management environment.
  • Demonstrate professional etiquette.
  • Have well developed oral and written communication skills, as well as excellent presentation skills.
  • Be proficient using all Microsoft applications, have knowledge and experience with a CRM platform.
  • Four-year college degree preferred.
  • A valid driver's license and reliable method of transportation is also required for consideration.

Benefits

Choice of Medical Insurance plans to enroll

Dental Insurance Plan

Vision Insurance

Medical and Dependent Care FSA Accounts

401K Plan with a discretionary employer contribution

529 Plan Access

Employee Assistance Program

Short-term Disability and Long-term Disability Insurance

Employer-paid 50K Life and AD&D Insurance

Voluntary Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse and Children

Voluntary portable Accident, Critical Illness Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Coverage

Annual performance Evaluation and salary adjustment consideration

Paid holidays, sick and vacation leave

Job-related tuition reimbursement


Datawatch Systems is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state and local fair employment practices laws. It is the policy of Datawatch Systems to strictly prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, citizenship, past, current or prospective military service, protected veteran status or any protected class recognized by applicable federal, state or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits and termination from employment. E/O/E/M/F/D/V

 

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