Market Development Manager Jobs in Houston, TX
Market Development Manager jobs in Houston, Texas are concentrated across energy, healthcare, and technology sectors, with the highest hiring density in the Energy Corridor, Greenway Plaza, and the Galleria district. Companies across these corridors are actively posting roles, and Macy's, Nouryon, and Visiativ are among those hiring right now. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Be part of an amazing story.
Macy’s is more than just a store. We’re a story. One that’s captured the hearts and minds of America for more than 160 years. A story about innovations and traditions…about inspiring stores and irresistible products…about the excitement of the Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks, and the wonder of the Thanksgiving Day Parade. We’ve been part of memorable moments and milestones for countless customers and colleagues. Those stories are part of what makes this such a special place to work.
Job Overview
The Store Management Executive Development Program invites emerging leaders to step outside the cubicle and embark on a leadership journey. Participants gain experience developing teams, executing merchandising strategies, and consulting with key business partners on strategic initiatives to drive sales growth. The program provides high visibility and substantial responsibility while preparing participants to become successful store managers at Macy’s.
The Macy’s Store Management Executive Development Program (EDP) delivers a series of rotational experiences that build leadership, strategic planning, and business management skills necessary to run a multi-million-dollar retail business. Through personalized learning and on-the-job training, participants develop a global, strategic view of the retail landscape and prepare to advance rapidly within a Fortune 500 company.
Placement for the Store Management Executive Development Program is available in major markets nationwide, and the 2027 program begins in August 2027.
What You Will Do
Sales and Customer Experience
- Build foundational skills to serve customers, lead a team, and drive sales. These skills increase customer loyalty, create exceptional shopping experiences, and develop high-performing colleagues.
- Coach and develop a team of 10–20 associates, fostering a customer-focused environment.
- Drive sales and profit by hiring and developing talent, managing daily store operations, and empowering your team to deliver on our service promise.
- Analyze business trends and partner with your team to make decisions that drive sales growth.
Operations and Visual Merchandising
- Learn what it takes to make stores easy and exciting to shop — from receiving product to ensuring it is floor-ready.
- Build skills in store operations and merchandising while continuing to strengthen leadership capabilities.
- Lead merchandise movement, set-up, and visual execution for the store.
- Partner on planning and executing merchandising initiatives that drive business performance.
- Exceed sales goals by developing and executing strategies and identifying new growth opportunities.
- Ensure accurate promotional execution, including visual signage, key item placement, and seasonal fashion trend statements.
Business Administration
- Gain direct experience with key HR and talent management functions, including interviewing, hiring, staffing, and scheduling, to ensure smooth store operations.
- Continue building expertise in customer service, operations, and leadership while preparing to take on a leadership role.
- Lead essential activities and colleagues that drive At Your Service and store processes critical to operational success.
- Manage store administrative functions such as budgets and cash office operations.
- Foster an environment of acceptance and respect that strengthens relationships, and ensures authentic connections with colleagues, customers, and communities.
- In addition to the essential duties mentioned above, other duties may be assigned.
Skills You Will Need
Leadership & Team Development – Ability to inspire, coach, and develop a team of colleagues to deliver results and grow in their roles.
Customer-Centric Mindset – Passion for delivering Genuine Hospitality and creating exceptional customer experiences that build loyalty.
Communication & Collaboration – Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills with the ability to engage associates, customers, and business partners.
Problem-Solving & Results Orientation – Skilled at identifying issues, making sound decisions, and driving performance through others.
Adaptability & Resilience – Thrives in a fast-paced environment, remains positive in the face of challenges, and adapts to change with agility.
Organizational Skills – Able to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and details while keeping a big-picture focus.
Self-Motivation & Initiative – Proactive in taking ownership, seeking growth opportunities, and contributing to the success of the store and team.
Who You Are
- Candidates with a bachelor’s degree are encouraged to apply. Minimum 3.0 GPA required.
- This position requires heavy lifting, constant moving, remaining in a stationary position, and reaching with arms and hands. Involves remaining in a stationary position for at least two consecutive hours, lifting at least 30 lbs. stooping, kneeling, crouching, and climbing ladders. May involve reaching above eye level. Requires close vision, color vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment.
- Able to work a flexible schedule, including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays, based on department and company needs.
What We Can Offer You
Join a team where work is as rewarding as it is fun! We offer a dynamic, inclusive environment with competitive pay and benefits. Enjoy comprehensive health and wellness coverage and a 401(k) match to invest in your future. Prioritize your well-being with paid time off and eight paid holidays. Grow your career with continuous learning and leadership development. Plus, build community by joining one of our Colleague Resource Groups and make a difference through our volunteer opportunities.
Some additional benefits we offer include:
- Merchandise discounts
- Performance-based incentives
- Annual merit review
- Employee Assistance Program with mental health counseling and legal/financial advice
- Tuition reimbursement
Access the full menu of benefits offerings Here.
About Us
This is a great time to join Macy’s! Whether you’re helping a customer find the perfect gift, streamlining operations in one of our distribution centers, enhancing our online shopping experience, buying in-style and on-trend merchandise to outfit our customers, or designing a balloon for the Thanksgiving Day Parade, we offer unique opportunities to be part of some of the most memorable moments in people’s lives.
Join us and help write the next chapter in our story - apply today!
This job description is not all-inclusive. Macy's, Inc. reserves the right to amend this job description at any time. Macy's, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.
COLLEGE00
This position may be eligible for performance-based incentives/bonuses. Benefits include 401k, medical/vision/dental/life/disability insurance options, PTO accruals, Holidays, and more. Eligibility requirements may apply based on location, job level, classification, and length of employment. Additional benefit details are available at macysJOBS.com.
Be part of an amazing story.
Macy’s is more than just a store. We’re a story. One that’s captured the hearts and minds of America for more than 160 years. A story about innovations and traditions…about inspiring stores and irresistible products…about the excitement of the Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks, and the wonder of the Thanksgiving Day Parade. We’ve been part of memorable moments and milestones for countless customers and colleagues. Those stories are part of what makes this such a special place to work.
Job Overview
The Store Management Executive Development Program invites emerging leaders to step outside the cubicle and embark on a leadership journey. Participants gain experience developing teams, executing merchandising strategies, and consulting with key business partners on strategic initiatives to drive sales growth. The program provides high visibility and substantial responsibility while preparing participants to become successful store managers at Macy’s.
The Macy’s Store Management Executive Development Program (EDP) delivers a series of rotational experiences that build leadership, strategic planning, and business management skills necessary to run a multi-million-dollar retail business. Through personalized learning and on-the-job training, participants develop a global, strategic view of the retail landscape and prepare to advance rapidly within a Fortune 500 company.
Placement for the Store Management Executive Development Program is available in major markets nationwide, and the 2027 program begins in August 2027.
What You Will Do
Sales and Customer Experience
- Build foundational skills to serve customers, lead a team, and drive sales. These skills increase customer loyalty, create exceptional shopping experiences, and develop high-performing colleagues.
- Coach and develop a team of 10–20 associates, fostering a customer-focused environment.
- Drive sales and profit by hiring and developing talent, managing daily store operations, and empowering your team to deliver on our service promise.
- Analyze business trends and partner with your team to make decisions that drive sales growth.
Operations and Visual Merchandising
- Learn what it takes to make stores easy and exciting to shop — from receiving product to ensuring it is floor-ready.
- Build skills in store operations and merchandising while continuing to strengthen leadership capabilities.
- Lead merchandise movement, set-up, and visual execution for the store.
- Partner on planning and executing merchandising initiatives that drive business performance.
- Exceed sales goals by developing and executing strategies and identifying new growth opportunities.
- Ensure accurate promotional execution, including visual signage, key item placement, and seasonal fashion trend statements.
Business Administration
- Gain direct experience with key HR and talent management functions, including interviewing, hiring, staffing, and scheduling, to ensure smooth store operations.
- Continue building expertise in customer service, operations, and leadership while preparing to take on a leadership role.
- Lead essential activities and colleagues that drive At Your Service and store processes critical to operational success.
- Manage store administrative functions such as budgets and cash office operations.
- Foster an environment of acceptance and respect that strengthens relationships, and ensures authentic connections with colleagues, customers, and communities.
- In addition to the essential duties mentioned above, other duties may be assigned.
Skills You Will Need
Leadership & Team Development – Ability to inspire, coach, and develop a team of colleagues to deliver results and grow in their roles.
Customer-Centric Mindset – Passion for delivering Genuine Hospitality and creating exceptional customer experiences that build loyalty.
Communication & Collaboration – Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills with the ability to engage associates, customers, and business partners.
Problem-Solving & Results Orientation – Skilled at identifying issues, making sound decisions, and driving performance through others.
Adaptability & Resilience – Thrives in a fast-paced environment, remains positive in the face of challenges, and adapts to change with agility.
Organizational Skills – Able to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and details while keeping a big-picture focus.
Self-Motivation & Initiative – Proactive in taking ownership, seeking growth opportunities, and contributing to the success of the store and team.
Who You Are
- Candidates with a bachelor’s degree are encouraged to apply. Minimum 3.0 GPA required.
- This position requires heavy lifting, constant moving, remaining in a stationary position, and reaching with arms and hands. Involves remaining in a stationary position for at least two consecutive hours, lifting at least 30 lbs. stooping, kneeling, crouching, and climbing ladders. May involve reaching above eye level. Requires close vision, color vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment.
- Able to work a flexible schedule, including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays, based on department and company needs.
What We Can Offer You
Join a team where work is as rewarding as it is fun! We offer a dynamic, inclusive environment with competitive pay and benefits. Enjoy comprehensive health and wellness coverage and a 401(k) match to invest in your future. Prioritize your well-being with paid time off and eight paid holidays. Grow your career with continuous learning and leadership development. Plus, build community by joining one of our Colleague Resource Groups and make a difference through our volunteer opportunities.
Some additional benefits we offer include:
- Merchandise discounts
- Performance-based incentives
- Annual merit review
- Employee Assistance Program with mental health counseling and legal/financial advice
- Tuition reimbursement
Access the full menu of benefits offerings Here.
About Us
This is a great time to join Macy’s! Whether you’re helping a customer find the perfect gift, streamlining operations in one of our distribution centers, enhancing our online shopping experience, buying in-style and on-trend merchandise to outfit our customers, or designing a balloon for the Thanksgiving Day Parade, we offer unique opportunities to be part of some of the most memorable moments in people’s lives.
Join us and help write the next chapter in our story - apply today!
This job description is not all-inclusive. Macy's, Inc. reserves the right to amend this job description at any time. Macy's, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.
COLLEGE00
This position may be eligible for performance-based incentives/bonuses. Benefits include 401k, medical/vision/dental/life/disability insurance options, PTO accruals, Holidays, and more. Eligibility requirements may apply based on location, job level, classification, and length of employment. Additional benefit details are available at macysJOBS.com.
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Market Development Manager Jobs in Houston: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a market development manager job in Houston?
Focus your search on Houston's dominant hiring sectors: energy services, medical devices and life sciences, industrial distribution, and B2B technology. Employers in the Energy Corridor and Texas Medical Center district are particularly active. Candidates with experience managing channel partners, distributor networks, or geographic territory expansion stand out in this market. Attending Houston-area industry events in oil and gas or healthcare also opens doors that online applications alone do not.
Which companies hire market development managers in Houston?
Houston market development manager roles are posted by Macy's, Nouryon, and Visiativ and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Houston's hiring mix skews heavily toward energy services firms, midstream operators, large hospital systems, and regional distribution companies rather than the consumer-tech employers that dominate other major metros.
Are there remote market development manager jobs in Houston?
Yes, though market development manager work is less remote-friendly than purely analytical roles because it typically involves territory visits, trade events, and in-person partner meetings. About 75% of market development manager openings tied to Houston are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, with the remote share highest for roles focused on strategy, reporting, or national account coordination rather than field-level territory development.
How can I get a market development manager job in Houston with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in Houston is through a business development representative or sales operations role at an energy services, industrial distribution, or healthcare company, then moving laterally into market development once you have territory or account experience. Houston employers such as large oilfield services firms and regional distributors regularly hire entry-level commercial roles that feed into market development. A bachelor's degree in business or engineering and familiarity with Houston's industrial corridors give candidates a measurable edge over generalists.
Which industries hire the most market development managers in Houston?
The sectors hiring the most market development managers in Houston are Law & Legal Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Houston's outsized energy and medical complex, combined with one of the largest port and logistics networks in the country, makes those sectors the primary engines of local market development hiring.
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