Business Unit Manager Jobs in Texas
Business Unit Manager jobs in Texas are among the most active in the country, concentrated in energy, technology, healthcare, and financial services across a market that ranges from first-time managers through senior P&L leaders. Houston, Dallas, and Austin account for the largest share of openings, with major employers like ExxonMobil, Dell Technologies, and Texas Health Resources consistently hiring at multiple levels. The most in-demand specialties are operations management, commercial sales units, and technology business units tied to enterprise clients. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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The Business Unit Manager owns an assigned geographic area and its assets — the development, growth, management, and execution of all MSCO merchandising business within it. This role trains, manages, and supports the Merchandising Managers in the territory, ensures store resets are executed to standard, and serves as the operational owner of every program running in the market.
PRIMARY JOB FUNCTIONS
This position is responsible for the assigned geographic area and its assets, including the development, growth, management, and execution of all merchandising business for Merchandising Services Co. Responsibilities may include:
- Ensuring all company and safety policies and procedures are followed and communicated to the team appropriately
- Training, managing, and supporting the Merchandising Managers in the assigned territory
- Ensuring the execution of store resets, including developing standard operating procedures (SOP) and schedules
- Reviewing Do Forms to confirm completion and satisfaction of all store resets
- Submitting timely payroll approvals, expense reporting, and hotel tracking
- Participating in and executing hiring and termination procedures within the assigned territory and as needed
- Serving as the point of contact for client communication on programs running in the territory
- Must be at least 18 years old and possess a valid Real ID–verified driver’s license or passport for air travel. Additionally, must have reliable transportation and provide proof of auto insurance
- Required to possess and safely operate an insured personal vehicle suitable and appropriate for the job — a truck, van, SUV, or car capable of pulling your own trailer with a hitch
- High school diploma/GED required; Associate or Bachelor degree preferred
- Prefer 3 or more years of Beverage (CSD/Beer) industry background, to include resets and merchandising of beverage coolers and center store products — however, we will train the right candidates
- Prior management and/or recruiting experience desired
- Must possess excellent communication and organizational skills
- Required to possess a smartphone device capable of submitting payroll and reports
- Must possess a PC or laptop
- Must be able to travel frequently — approximately 8–12 weeks per year, with company-provided hotels — within the assigned business unit or other MSCO territories as needed
- Regular time in-store on your feet, with bending, reaching, and lifting light to moderate product as programs require
- Working inside cold vaults, walk-in coolers, and other refrigerated areas during store visits
- Approximately 8–12 weeks of travel per year, including overnight hotel stays
- Extended screen and administrative time for scheduling, payroll approvals, and reporting
- Group health package for you and your family
- Paid time off that reflects the hours our field teams put in over a reset season
- Competitive starting pay with scheduled increases, plus early access to wages already earned
- Internal growth opportunities — we promote from within
- Daytime hours, up to 40 hours per week, with overtime available depending on program and season
- Travel pay and per diem when a project takes you out of your market
- Company-provided hotels on travel weeks
- Structured training on plan-o-gram execution and category compliance before you run a set on your own
The Business Unit Manager owns an assigned geographic area and its assets — the development, growth, management, and execution of all MSCO merchandising business within it. This role trains, manages, and supports the Merchandising Managers in the territory, ensures store resets are executed to standard, and serves as the operational owner of every program running in the market.
PRIMARY JOB FUNCTIONS
This position is responsible for the assigned geographic area and its assets, including the development, growth, management, and execution of all merchandising business for Merchandising Services Co. Responsibilities may include:
- Ensuring all company and safety policies and procedures are followed and communicated to the team appropriately
- Training, managing, and supporting the Merchandising Managers in the assigned territory
- Ensuring the execution of store resets, including developing standard operating procedures (SOP) and schedules
- Reviewing Do Forms to confirm completion and satisfaction of all store resets
- Submitting timely payroll approvals, expense reporting, and hotel tracking
- Participating in and executing hiring and termination procedures within the assigned territory and as needed
- Serving as the point of contact for client communication on programs running in the territory
- Must be at least 18 years old and possess a valid Real ID–verified driver’s license or passport for air travel. Additionally, must have reliable transportation and provide proof of auto insurance
- Required to possess and safely operate an insured personal vehicle suitable and appropriate for the job — a truck, van, SUV, or car capable of pulling your own trailer with a hitch
- High school diploma/GED required; Associate or Bachelor degree preferred
- Prefer 3 or more years of Beverage (CSD/Beer) industry background, to include resets and merchandising of beverage coolers and center store products — however, we will train the right candidates
- Prior management and/or recruiting experience desired
- Must possess excellent communication and organizational skills
- Required to possess a smartphone device capable of submitting payroll and reports
- Must possess a PC or laptop
- Must be able to travel frequently — approximately 8–12 weeks per year, with company-provided hotels — within the assigned business unit or other MSCO territories as needed
- Regular time in-store on your feet, with bending, reaching, and lifting light to moderate product as programs require
- Working inside cold vaults, walk-in coolers, and other refrigerated areas during store visits
- Approximately 8–12 weeks of travel per year, including overnight hotel stays
- Extended screen and administrative time for scheduling, payroll approvals, and reporting
- Group health package for you and your family
- Paid time off that reflects the hours our field teams put in over a reset season
- Competitive starting pay with scheduled increases, plus early access to wages already earned
- Internal growth opportunities — we promote from within
- Daytime hours, up to 40 hours per week, with overtime available depending on program and season
- Travel pay and per diem when a project takes you out of your market
- Company-provided hotels on travel weeks
- Structured training on plan-o-gram execution and category compliance before you run a set on your own
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- Investment & Asset Management
What Texas Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in business unit manager jobs across Texas.
- Bachelor's degree in business administration, management, or a related field required
- Five or more years of progressive management experience with direct P&L responsibility
- Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams of ten or more employees
- Experience in at least one Texas-dominant industry such as energy, healthcare, or technology
- Proficiency with enterprise resource planning systems and business intelligence reporting tools
- Strong stakeholder communication skills with experience presenting to senior leadership
Business Unit Manager Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a business unit manager in Texas?
The most direct path in Texas starts with a bachelor's degree in business, management, or a related discipline, followed by progressive experience in team leadership and budget ownership. Texas does not require a state-issued license for business unit managers, so hiring decisions hinge on demonstrated P&L accountability and industry knowledge. An MBA from a Texas institution like UT Austin McCombs or Rice Jones can accelerate advancement into senior roles.
How much do business unit managers make in Texas?
Business unit managers in Texas earn a median of about $103,230 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $46,190 for the lowest 10% to over $264,620 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire business unit managers in Texas?
Employers hiring business unit managers in Texas right now include HP, CBRE, and Flex, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Texas's concentration of energy headquarters, regional healthcare systems, and technology campuses means large, multi-division employers across those sectors drive the majority of openings.
Which Texas cities have the most business unit manager jobs?
Dallas, Austin, and DeSoto have the most business unit manager openings in Texas. Houston's energy and petrochemical headquarters generate substantial demand, Dallas draws from its dense financial services and corporate headquarters cluster, and Austin's fast-growing technology sector adds consistent volume, with suburban corridors like Round Rock and Plano contributing additional postings tied to major campus operations.
Are there remote business unit manager jobs in Texas?
Yes, but they're less common than fully on-site roles because business unit managers typically oversee in-person teams and operations. About 100% of business unit manager openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, with the remote share concentrated in technology and financial services units where the manager's direct reports work distributed schedules.
How can I get hired as a business unit manager in Texas with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving into a team lead or operations supervisor role within a large Texas employer and building measurable results before pursuing a full business unit manager title. Companies like H-E-B, AT&T, and major Houston-area energy firms run structured development programs that move high-performing supervisors into management tracks. Earning a PMP certification or completing a Texas-based MBA program part-time signals readiness for P&L responsibility when experience is still developing.
Where can I find and apply to business unit manager jobs in Texas?
You can find and apply to business unit manager jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current Texas openings from employers hiring now. Search the listings, find roles that match your experience and preferred metro, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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