Business Development Manager - Supply and Trading

In this Business Development Manager role this individual will be responsible for setting strategy, identifying, evaluating and executing growth opportunities in support of U.S. Energys vision. The ideal candidate will bring a deep understanding of the refined products value chain, strong commercial acumen and a proven track record of structuring and closing deals.

This position will be located in Houston, TX. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Identify and assess new business opportunities (acquisition, existing asset enhancement, lease, etc.) in the energy space
• Monitor market trends, regulatory developments, and competitor activity to inform strategy
• Develop and maintain a pipeline of potential projects and partnerships
• Build financial models and business cases to support investment decisions
• Collaborate with legal, finance, and technical teams to ensure deal viability and compliance
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders including refiners, marketers, traders, logistics providers, and regulatory bodies
• Represent the company at industry conferences, trade shows, and client meetings
• Work closely with engineering and operations teams to evaluate technical feasibility and support project development
• Assist in permitting, regulatory filings, and stakeholder engagement for new infrastructure projects
• Provide regular updates to senior leadership on business development activities, market intelligence, and project progress
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including strategy, operations, legal, and finance to align business development efforts with corporate goals
• Develop key performance metrics to own and drive accountability for decisions
• Maintain an in-depth knowledge of company products and policies
• Mentor, develop and assist in the training of fellow team members
• Live our values of High Performance, Caring Relationships, Strategic Foresight, and Entrepreneurial Spirit
• Find A Better Way by championing continuous improvement and quality control efforts to identify opportunities to innovate and improve efficiency, accuracy, and standardization
• Continuously learn and develop self professionally
• Support corporate efforts for safety, government compliance, and all other company policies & procedures
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

• Bachelors degree in a business -related field
• 7-10 years of progressive experience in business development, commercial strategy, or related roles within energy, including a strong background in customer service with a proven record of driving profitability.
• Strong knowledge and experience of one or more of the following industries: Asset operations, pipeline terminal connectivity, capability and project evaluation.
• Advanced knowledge of the related industry with application, technical, managerial experience a plus
• Ability to make key project and integration plan decisions
• Attention to detail and deadlines
• Good listener and strong written and verbal communicator
• Ability to work independently in meeting and exceeding goals from home office
• Entrepreneurial, goal driven, action oriented, self-motivated
• Able to deal with a variety of people and situations in a positive and open minded manner
• Well organized and represent the company in a professional manner
• Demonstrated ability to build positive business relationships
• Ability to project a positive image to customers
• Operational and project management knowledge
• Ability to travel as needed for evaluation and vetting of projects.





DIVISION :

U.S. Energy



U.S. Venture requires that a team member have and maintain authorization to work in the country in which the role is based. In general, U.S. Venture does not sponsor candidates for nonimmigrant visas or permanent residency unless based on business need.

U.S. Venture will not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of an executed recruitment Master Service Agreement, there will be no obligation to any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without an agreement, U.S. Venture shall reserve the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, shall be deemed the property of U.S. Venture.

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