Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Generic
Steve Munster

Steve Munster

Tiline,KY

Summary

Adept at spearheading business growth, I've consistently surpassed sales targets by leveraging proposal development and fostering robust customer relationships. At Gulf Interstate Engineering, I secured a landmark $43MM contract, showcasing a knack for negotiation and strategic planning. My journey from Survey Crew Chief to Sr. Business Development Manager underlines a unique blend of technical expertise and interpersonal skills, driving unparalleled success in the energy sector.

Creative Business Development Manager with impressive track record of improving sales and growing company customer base. Innovative program management, strategic planning and team leadership skills. Successful team builder with exceptional communication abilities.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience

Work History

Sr. Business Development Manager

EN Engineering
10.2020 - 12.2024
  • Managed 8-10 large clients across 15 states.
  • Sought and won multiple EEOC contracts with new clients.
  • Consistently exceeded my sales goals for both the Southeast and Midwest regions. Achieved maximum bonus potential every year.
  • Reached out to potential customers via telephone, email, and in-person meetings. I have a vast network of contacts across the gas utility industry.
  • Established relationships with key decision-makers within clients organization to promote growth and retention.
  • Negotiated and closed long-term agreements with new clients in the Midwest and Southeast United States.
  • Monitored market trends and client activities to identify areas of potential opportunity.
  • Represented company and promoted all services at conferences and industry events.
  • Achieved sales goals and service targets by cultivating and securing new customer relationships across multiple disciplines within the energy industry including pilot Hydrogen and Renewable Natural Gas programs.
  • Reviewed pricing strategies both internally and with sub-contractors and wrote effective proposals.

Sr. Business Development Manager

Gulf Interstate Engineering
07.2018 - 10.2020
  • Generated new business with marketing initiatives and strategic client plans.
  • Negotiated and closed long-term agreements with new clients including a 3 year, $43MM per year Field Inspection contract with a large LDC.
  • Established relationships with key decision-makers within clients organization to promote growth and retention.
  • Exceeded sales goals and service targets by cultivating and securing new customer relationships in a part of the industry that Gulf Interstate had not been active in previously.

Sr. Business Development Manager / Sr. Project Mgr

Survey And Mapping (SAM)
02.2010 - 07.2018
  • Generated new business in the start up Columbus, OH office as the 2nd employee.
  • Began my SAM, LLC career as a Project Manager in a new regional office and quickly became the Business Development Manager.
  • Used my pipeline field experience to build and develop relationships with some of the largest energy transmission and constructions firms in the country.
  • Sought out, wrote and priced survey proposals up to $15MM while exceeding my sales goal every year.
  • I did take a few off from SAM for personal reasons and during this time led a small pipeline construction company to maximum potential before being welcomed back to SAM

Survey Crew Chief / Business Development Mgr.

Multiple
01.1990 - 02.2010

I began my career as a Land Surveyor in Florida in 1990 and have been in the oil and gas side since 2008 including a dual role as surveyor / Business Development lead in the Marcellus Shale region.

I am happy to provide further details if requested.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering

University of Georgia
Athens, GA

Skills

  • Proposal development
  • Demand generation
  • Customer relationships
  • Pricing strategy
  • Sales closing
  • Mentoring and coaching
  • Territory management
  • Lead prospecting
  • Cold calling
  • Verbal and written communication

Timeline

Sr. Business Development Manager

EN Engineering
10.2020 - 12.2024

Sr. Business Development Manager

Gulf Interstate Engineering
07.2018 - 10.2020

Sr. Business Development Manager / Sr. Project Mgr

Survey And Mapping (SAM)
02.2010 - 07.2018

Survey Crew Chief / Business Development Mgr.

Multiple
01.1990 - 02.2010

Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering

University of Georgia
Steve Munster