Business Development Director

Williams & Williams

. Develop innovative services, technologies, processes, or products addressing current and future customer problems and needs .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeHouston • Texas • United StatesLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing innovative solutions for the energy industry, with a strong focus on financial analysis, project leadership, and strategic decision-making. Proven ability to mentor teams and influence stakeholders while navigating complex deal structures and market dynamics.

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Financial AnalysisProject LeadershipEnergy Market FundamentalsDeal Structure ExpertiseStakeholder Influence

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Hard Skills

Financial ForecastingCost EstimationAsset DevelopmentCommercial StrategyQuantitative Analysis

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsInterpersonal SkillsNegotiation SkillsMentoring

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s DegreeMBA Preferred

Industry Keywords

Upstream AssetsMidstream AssetsDownstream AssetsEnergy IndustryCommodity Pricing

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop innovative services, technologies, processes, or products addressing current and future customer problems and needs
Lead projects and programs with significant risk and complexity to achieve breakthroughs and objectives
Lead or mentor others
Understand all components of a deal structure
Partner on sophisticated, greenfield business opportunities
Use financial and quantitative information to guide actions and performance
Forecast financial information and make prudent expenditure decisions
Identify, monitor and estimate cost contributors
Consider industry and market trends in decision-making
Develop opinions and challenge recommendations based on basin, customer and competitor intelligence
Build strategies for commercial insight and knowledge
Lead large projects and transactions
Develop innovative solutions to sophisticated natural gas industry problems
Interact with customers and negotiate agreements
Cultivate cross-functional networks and influence stakeholders to achieve results
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering or related field
Minimum of fifteen (15) years’ related experience
Knowledge of upstream, midstream or downstream assets
In-depth knowledge of energy market fundamentals and economics, including commodity pricing, basin market fundamentals and competitor strategies and actions
In-depth knowledge of commercial aspects of the energy industry
Experience with asset development
Specialist knowledge of deal structure, contract terms, financial issues and other aspects of project development
Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
Safety as the utmost priority
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Application and PC skills
MBA preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Strong pay plus an annual incentive program
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
401(k) with company match and an annual company contribution
Paid time off, including company and floating holidays
Paid parental leave (up to six weeks per parent)
Fertility and adoption support
Advanced AI tools and resources
Career growth opportunities and promotion from within
Tuition reimbursement and continuing education support
HSA and FSA options
Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage
Employee stock purchase plan
Domestic partner benefits
Employee resource groups
Wellness support
Paid volunteer time
Company matching for causes