Senior Business Development Representative

plains; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Free Parking

Job summary

Plains, headquartered in Houston, seeks a finance/energy analyst to source and develop opportunities for its pipeline and terminals midstream business. Responsibilities include market research, financial modeling, and presenting commercial plans to stakeholders.

Required: undergraduate degree in finance/accounting/economics/engineering; 5+ years in oil and gas or energy investment banking; strong Excel/PowerPoint; excellent communication and analytical skills; U.S.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or Engineering is required, and master's degree in Finance or Business is preferred.
• Experience in business analysis with minimum 5 years work experience in oil and gas industry or energy investment banking.
• Must have strong analytical, problem-solving, teamwork and communication skills.
• Must be detail‑oriented and possess excellent organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint are required.
• Cleared criminal history (background) and satisfactory reference checks.
• This position is not eligible for employment‑based visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. for the duration of their employment.

Responsibilities

• Develop new and support existing relationships with external customers and industry contacts.
• Identify, track and develop new business opportunities.
• Prepare and facilitate negotiations of commercial agreements with customers.
• Prepare commercial materials and participate in internal discussions.
• Collaborate with finance, supply and trading and operations teams to gather data for project evaluations.
• Create and update PowerPoint presentations for internal and external use.
• Conduct basic research on market trends, pipeline flows, and regional activity.
• Assist in reviewing pipeline volumes and scheduling data.
• Create financial models and project maps for internal analysis.
• Prepare and deliver an annual business plan and quarterly updates on performance of certain assets and business development opportunities.
• Use mapping tools (e.g., Google Earth) to support project visuals.
• Participate in special projects aimed at improving business processes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Undergraduate degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics/Engineering

Master's degree in Finance or Business preferred

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Type: Regular

Plains is an industry‑leading transportation and midstream provider specializing in transportation, storage, processing and marketing solutions for crude oil. We own an extensive network of pipeline transportation, terminalling, storage and gathering assets in key oil producing basins and transportation corridors and at major market hubs in the United States and Canada. The company is headquartered in Houston, Texas.

We're on the lookout for passionate self‑starters who thrive in fast‑moving, collaborative, and innovative environments.

Position Summary

The primary responsibility of this position is to source, identify and develop opportunities to create and/or enhance the profitability of Plains' existing pipeline and terminals midstream business around a region of Pipeline Systems. This includes capital projects, asset optimization, M&A, and additional business development activity.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop new and support existing relationships with external customers and industry contacts.
• Identify, track and develop new business opportunities.
• Prepare and facilitate negotiations of commercial agreements with customers.
• Prepare commercial materials and participate in internal discussions.
• Collaborate with finance, supply and trading and operations teams to gather data for project evaluations.
• Create and update PowerPoint presentations for internal and external use.
• Conduct basic research on market trends, pipeline flows, and regional activity.
• Assist in reviewing pipeline volumes and scheduling data.
• Create financial models and project maps for internal analysis.
• Prepare and deliver an annual business plan and quarterly updates on performance of certain assets and business development opportunities.
• Use mapping tools (e.g., Google Earth) to support project visuals.
• Participate in special projects aimed at improving business processes.

Experience

• Undergraduate degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or Engineering is required, and master's degree in Finance or Business is preferred.
• Experience in business analysis with minimum 5 years work experience in oil and gas industry or energy investment banking.
• Must have strong analytical, problem-solving, teamwork and communication skills.
• Must be detail‑oriented and possess excellent organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint are required.
• Cleared criminal history (background) and satisfactory reference checks.
• Compliance with the Company's Drug & Alcohol Policy including pre‑employment testing.
• This position is not eligible for employment‑based visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. for the duration of their employment.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Free Parking

We work hard to deliver the best results to our stakeholders, and we also respect our employees' need for personal and family time, which is reflected in our benefits program.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer . We are committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to age, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, genetic information, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Applicants with disabilities can request accessible formats, communication supports, or other accessibility assistance by contacting [e-mail] .

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