Mgr Commercial Development

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The Commercial Development Manager leads a team that analyzes, negotiates, and implements opportunities that support approved strategies, and handles the negotiation and administration of oil, gas and NGL gathering, processing and transportation contracts. This role will seek new business/investment opportunities to generate profitable growth of our existing assets. The ability to handle sophisticated negotiations, collect and analyze market, industry, and competitive data while cultivating positive relationships with customers are keys to success!
Responsibilities/Expectations:
Identifies, coordinates and pursues opportunities to grow the business and improve profitability
Leads the negotiation and administration of oil, gas and NGL gathering, processing and transportation/fractionation contracts; seeks new business/investment opportunities to generate profitable growth of existing company assets
Creates and customizes sophisticated contracts/renewals; develops solutions that are mutually beneficial to Williams and our customer(s)
Understands all components of a deal structure
Evaluates risk/reward potential for all aspects of deal structure, including cost/rate of return in combination with other deal terms
Understands and communicates Williams' market perspectives to customers and has proactive regular interaction with customer leadership to build and nurture the relationship
Coordinates workforce planning and career development for direct employees
Experience negotiating production handling agreements and gas/oil gathering agreements for offshore facilities
Familiarity with Gulf Coast and offshore pipeline infrastructure
Solid understanding of natural gas processing economics
Knowledge of offshore lease sale process
Regulated and non-regulated offshore pipeline experience
Experience negotiating capital reimbursement and interconnect agreements
Other duties as assigned
Education/Years of Experience:
Required: Bachelor’s degree in Business or Engineering; a minimum of twelve (12) + years’ experience in commercial
Preferred: Master's degree in business field
Shift/Work Hours/Travel Requirements:
Ability to travel up to 10-20% of the time as the need arises
Other Requirements:
Demonstrates excellent organizational/interpersonal skills and safety as the utmost priority
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications and PC skills
Proficiency in economics, marketing practices and contracting
Understanding of the energy industry
Strong negotiation, leadership and people development skills
Demonstrated ability to develop and implement business strategy
Preferred: Previous supervisory experience
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Strong pay plus an annual incentive program
Medical, dental, and vision coverage with options that fit your life, not the other way around
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), plus fertility and adoption support
Advanced AI tools and resources to help level up and work smarter
Clear paths to grow your career, with a strong culture of promoting from within
Tuition reimbursement and support for continuing education
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, and company matching for causes you care about
Eligibility and benefits are governed by the terms of the applicable plan or program document which can be amended or terminated at any time.
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