VP of Business Development

Company Description Western Natural Resources (WNR) is a privately held oil and gas company formed through a strategic partnership between Centalion Group and members of its leadership team. The company focuses on identifying, acquiring, and developing high-quality upstream assets, combining global energy market expertise with extensive operational experience. WNR’s leadership has a proven record of technical excellence, disciplined execution, and long-term value creation in the energy sector. The organization is guided by a strong commitment to safety, integrity, and responsible resource development. WNR aims to deliver sustainable results for stakeholders while meeting evolving energy needs in the markets it serves.
Role Description The VP of Business Development is a full-time, remote role responsible for leading growth initiatives and strategic commercial partnerships across Western Natural Resources’ upstream portfolio. This role oversees the sourcing and evaluation of new asset opportunities, develops market expansion strategies, and drives execution of complex commercial agreements. Key day-to-day responsibilities include building and managing a pipeline of opportunities, leading negotiations with counterparties, collaborating with technical and finance teams on deal structuring, and preparing business cases and presentations for executive leadership and investors. The VP of Business Development will also guide sales and account management efforts with key customers and partners, monitor market trends and competitive activity, and ensure alignment of business development plans with WNR’s long-term strategic and financial objectives.
Qualifications
Strong new business development and sales skills, with experience creating and managing pipelines of opportunities.
Proficiency in business planning, including market analysis, financial modeling, and strategic portfolio development.
Advanced contract negotiation abilities, with a background in structuring and closing complex commercial agreements.
Experience in account management, including maintaining long-term partner relationships and driving customer value.
Significant leadership experience in upstream oil and gas or broader energy markets, ideally in a business development or commercial role.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a remote, cross-functional environment and influence senior stakeholders.
Excellent analytical, communication, and presentation skills, with comfort engaging at board and investor levels.
Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, engineering, or a related field; an MBA or equivalent advanced degree is preferred.

Work arrangement
Yes