Strategic Energy Market Development Director

Northern Natural Gas; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Natural Gas is seeking a seasoned marketing professional to drive growth in field-area markets, secure incremental revenue, and manage key customer relationships. The role involves analyzing customer needs, structuring complex transportation or storage agreements, and coordinating cross-functional efforts to deliver value from Northern's pipeline network.

The position requires strong negotiation, analytics, and communication skills, plus a willingness to travel and engage with diverse

Qualifications

• Eight years of related marketing experience in energy industry.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
• Strong negotiation, presentation and human relations skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of market strategies and energy pricing.

Responsibilities

• Proactively market company services to existing and potential customers.
• Analyze customer's business to derive optimal arrangements.
• Negotiate and structure complex agreements for transportation or storage services.
• Facilitate market expansion projects to meet objectives.
• Increase revenue generation from assigned customers.
• Develop market intelligence on supply, prices and conditions.
• Support customer utilization of company system and service planning.

Skills

Marketing experience

Negotiation

Presentation skills

Analytical thinking

Education

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

Job description

Northern Natural Gas is seeking a seasoned marketing professional to drive growth in field-area markets, secure incremental revenue, and manage key customer relationships. The role involves analyzing customer needs, structuring complex transportation or storage agreements, and coordinating cross-functional efforts to deliver value from Northern's pipeline network.

The position requires strong negotiation, analytics, and communication skills, plus a willingness to travel and engage with diverse