Business Development Lead – Chemical Terminals

Ethyl Corporation; Pasadena (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Ethyl Corporation in Pasadena, TX seeks a Business Development Specialist to drive growth in terminal operations. You will identify and develop new business opportunities, manage customer relationships, and support capital projects.

A Bachelor’s degree is required, with 5+ years of relevant experience; MBA is preferred. You will collaborate with internal teams, prepare business cases and proposals, and represent Ethyl at industry meetings and customer engagements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field; 5+ years of relevant business experience; MBA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with chemical producers, distributors, logistics partners, and other industry stakeholders to identify new commercial opportunities.
• Assist in the development of business cases, commercial proposals, and strategic plans to support evaluation and advancement of potential projects.
• Collaborate with internal resources to assess feasibility, alignment with strategic objectives, and value creation potential.
• Represent the company in customer meetings, industry forums, and relevant market engagements to enhance visibility and credibility.
• Support the design, engineering, procurement, and construction phases of development projects, ensuring alignment with safety, quality, and regulatory standards common to the industry.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, risk assessments, and communications.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for terminal and specialty chemical customers once operations commence.
• Maintain strong, long-term customer relationships through proactive communication, issue resolution, and alignment on operational and commercial needs.
• Support contract management, renewals, and commercial discussions to ensure mutual value and customer satisfaction.

Skills

Business acumen

Project management

Customer relationships

Budget understanding

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or Engineering

Job description

Ethyl Corporation in Pasadena, TX seeks a Business Development Specialist to drive growth in terminal operations. You will identify and develop new business opportunities, manage customer relationships, and support capital projects.

A Bachelor’s degree is required, with 5+ years of relevant experience; MBA is preferred. You will collaborate with internal teams, prepare business cases and proposals, and represent Ethyl at industry meetings and customer engagements.