Business Development Director/Executive

Bhegts; Houston (TX); Sur place; USD 102 000 - 146 700; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading energy company in Houston, TX is looking for a Business Development professional. You will be responsible for marketing services, negotiating complex agreements, and expanding market presence. The ideal candidate has at least 8 years of marketing experience in the energy sector, excellent negotiation and analytical skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. This full-time role offers a competitive salary range and requires authorization to work in the U.S.

Qualifications

• Eight years of related marketing experience in the energy industry.
• Working knowledge of the Permian and mid-continent pipeline grid.
• Ability to develop innovative solutions to energy needs.

Responsabilités

• Proactively market company services to existing and potential customers.
• Negotiate and structure complex agreements.
• Facilitate market expansion projects to meet objectives.

Connaissances

Negotiation skills

Presentation skills

Human relations skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Decision-making skills

Communication skills

Formation

Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, business administration or related field

Description du poste

This is a multi-level posting. Candidates may be considered for any of the levels posted, depending on their level of experience and depth of expertise.

Market Northern's throughput services in the Field Area to secure incremental supply availability into Northern’s system and generate incremental revenue through market development and retention. In addition, as an employee of the field area business development team you will be directly involved in all aspects of the commercial project development from securing customers to coordinating the evaluation of the facilities required to provide transportation services. The role will also include the direct account management activities for all aspects of customer's business. Formulate service strategies and objectives to maintain existing customers and attract new customers. Secure long-term business relationships and contracts. Direct the preparation of contracts, and ensure contracts reflect intended agreement and specifications. Champion customer needs and be the internal advocate to ensure a customer-focused team environment. Promote Northern’s outstanding customer service by demonstrating superior internal and external professionalism and responsiveness.

Responsibilities

Proactively market company services to existing and potential customers.

Analyze customer's business to derive optimal business arrangement between customer and company.

Negotiate and structure complex agreements for transportation or storage services, having a complete understanding of market trends, needs and competitive alternatives.

Facilitate market expansion projects to meet customer and company objectives.

Responsibility for increasing revenue generation from assigned customers.

Actively develop and maintain market intelligence regarding alternate supply and market prices and conditions.

Ensure that Northern Natural Gas is responsive to customers and assist them in their effective utilization of company's system.

Play a lead role in development of project planning.

Provide technical input to assist in development of project planning.

Perform additional responsibilities as requested or assigned.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, business administration or related field; or equivalent work experience. (Typically four years of related, progressive work experience would be needed for candidates applying for this position who do not possess a bachelor's degree.)

Eight years of related marketing experience in energy industry.

Working knowledge of the Permian and mid-continent pipeline grid. Strong negotiation, presentation and human relations skills.

Effective oral and written communication skills.

Excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.

Knowledge of market strategies. Knowledge of alternate fuel pricing and alternate pipeline opportunities.

Ability to develop innovative solutions to energy needs under loosely defined parameters.

Ability to work under stressful conditions and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently.

Willingness to travel.

Support the company's employee policies and procedures, including workplace safety rules.

About Us

BHE Pipeline Group consists of Berkshire Hathaway Energy’s interstate natural gas pipeline companies, BHE GT&S, Kern River Gas Transmission Company and Northern Natural Gas Company. Combined, BHE Pipeline Group operates approximately 21,200 miles of pipeline with a design capacity of approximately 21.1 billion cubic feet of natural gas per day, owns assets in 27 states and is an industry leader in natural gas transportation. BHE Pipeline Group also operates 22 natural gas storage facilities with a total working gas capacity of 515.6 billion cubic feet and a liquefied natural gas export, import and storage facility.

About the Team

Northern Natural Gas is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation.

Job Info

• Job Identification 10004829
• Job Category Business Development
• Posting Date 04/20/2026, 06:45 PM
• Apply Before 05/01/2026, 05:00 AM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 10713 W Sam Houston Pkwy N, Houston, TX, 77064, US
• Pay Range $102,000 - $146,700
• Sponsorship No - Must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.