Jen Stowers
Allen,United States
Summary
Business development leader known for securing early access to high-value opportunities and generating deal flow where traditional prospecting falls short. Builds trusted executive relationships and advances complex solutions through consultative selling and disciplined market insight. Consistently expands pipeline through referral-driven networks and strategic engagement, moving opportunities from initial connection through close.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Director of Business Development
MineralWare/Advent (SS&C Technologies)
Fort Worth, TX
02.2023 - 05.2025
- Secured early access to institutional opportunities ahead of formal RFP cycles, positioning MineralWare before competitive bids were issued.
- Partnered with sales enablement to define priority client segments and implement automated demo workflows that improved targeting, prospecting, and early-stage qualification.
- Led consultative discovery and commercial negotiations with senior finance stakeholders, advancing opportunities from initial evaluation through executed agreements.
- Leveraged a strategic technology partnership to position the platform competitively against broader enterprise solutions.
- Initiated a referral-driven growth strategy with client success, strengthening onboarding and adoption while generating new pipeline.
Business Development Manager
Oil & Gas Asset Clearinghouse
Dallas, TX
07.2020 - 01.2023
- Top-performing originator in a challenging A&D market, achieving stronger close rates through disciplined market diligence and relationship-driven sourcing.
- Developed new deal flow by initiating discovery conversations with PE groups and operators outside the firm’s existing network.
- Created a custom transaction pathway that solved constraints for sellers, introducing a new scalable revenue channel for the platform.
- Built and implemented a buyer-criteria framework in Salesforce aligning assets to market demand and increasing qualified buyer engagement.
- Worked cross-functionally with transaction and technical teams to strengthen asset positioning and advance deals toward execution.
Partnership Director
SBG Hospitality
McKinney, TX
07.2019 - 05.2020
- Built new sponsorship pipeline through targeted outreach and local business networking, securing multiple partnerships within the first 90 days.
- Worked with partners to align business goals and deliver strong ROI, resulting in repeat and multi-event agreements.
- Shaped partnership proposals and materials to clearly position value and support long-term engagement.
Co-Founder
Cedar Top Energy, LLC.
McKinney, TX
01.2016 - Current
- Co-founded and operated an energy investment business managing billing, invoicing, cash flow, and financial operations.
- Built and maintained financial workflows in QuickBooks including AR/AP, contractor billing review, and CPA coordination.
- Raised capital and maintained relationships with investors and partners, translating complex financial information into clear reporting and strategic decisions.
- Aligned investors and operators through competing priorities in a difficult energy market, keeping transactions moving toward execution.
- Successfully sold core assets and continue to leverage the entity for contract-based consulting work.
Account Representative
Midwest Hose & Specialty Inc.
Dallas, TX
06.2008 - 12.2015
- Within the first month, secured access to large OEM accounts previously outside the company’s reach through proactive and creative engagement.
- Served as primary contact for customer accounts ensuring reliable execution from quote through delivery.
- Coordinated closely with internal operations to align inventory, fulfillment, and customer expectations.
- Selected to represent the company at trade shows due to strong executive presence.
Land Analyst
United Land Company, LLC.
Oklahoma City, OK
06.2006 - 06.2007
- Liaison between clients and land teams ensuring clear communication across title and transaction workflows.
- Verified ownership records and supported timely lease execution through accurate documentation and coordination.
Education
Advertising - College of Journalism
University of Oklahoma
Norman, OK12-2006
Skills
- FinTech/SaaS
- CRM Strategy
- Referral & Network-Driven Expansion
- Consultative Selling
- Negotiations
- Cross-Functional Deal Execution
- Executive Stakeholder Engagement
- Financial Acumen
- Relationship Builder
Tools
- Salesforce
- LinkedIn Sales Navigator
- DocuSign
- Highspot
- HubSpot
- Consensus
- QuickBooks
- Canva
Timeline
Associate Director of Business Development
MineralWare/Advent (SS&C Technologies)
02.2023 - 05.2025
Business Development Manager
Oil & Gas Asset Clearinghouse
07.2020 - 01.2023
Partnership Director
SBG Hospitality
07.2019 - 05.2020
Co-Founder
Cedar Top Energy, LLC.
01.2016 - Current
Account Representative
Midwest Hose & Specialty Inc.
06.2008 - 12.2015
Land Analyst
United Land Company, LLC.
06.2006 - 06.2007
Advertising - College of Journalism
University of Oklahoma