VP, Business Development & Growth (Energy)

Grace May is partnering with a leading organisation in the energy sector to appoint a VP, Business Development & Growth in Houston.
This is a senior commercial leadership opportunity for an accomplished energy professional who can identify new avenues for growth, build high-value strategic relationships and translate market opportunities into sustainable commercial results.
Working closely with the executive leadership team, you will play an influential role in shaping and executing the organisations growth strategy. The position combines strategic business development with hands-on commercial leadership and requires someone who understands the dynamics of the energy market, has a strong industry network and knows how to turn relationships and opportunities into long-term value.

As VP, Business Development & Growth, you will take ownership of strategic growth initiatives and help strengthen the organisations position across its target energy markets.
Key responsibilities will include:
• Developing and executing business development and growth strategies aligned with the organisation’s wider commercial objectives
• Identifying new markets, customers, partnerships and strategic opportunities across the energy sector
• Building and maintaining senior-level relationships with customers, partners and key industry stakeholders
• Developing a strong pipeline of commercially attractive opportunities and leading them through the full business development lifecycle
• Evaluating market trends, competitive activity and emerging opportunities to inform investment and growth decisions
• Leading complex commercial discussions, negotiations and strategic partnerships
• Working closely with operational, technical, finance and executive teams to develop compelling commercial propositions
• Providing clear market intelligence and recommendations to the executive leadership team
• Representing the organisation at senior customer meetings, industry events and relevant external forums
• Establishing appropriate commercial metrics and maintaining visibility of pipeline, conversion and growth performance
• Supporting the development of a high-performance, commercially focused culture as the organisation continues to grow

We are looking for an established commercial leader with significant experience in the energy industry and a track record of delivering measurable business growth.
You are likely to bring:
• Significant senior-level business development, commercial or growth experience within the energy sector
• A demonstrable record of originating, developing and securing substantial commercial opportunities
• Strong knowledge of the US energy landscape, ideally with an established network in Houston and the wider market
• Experience developing strategic relationships with senior executives, customers, partners and other industry stakeholders
• Strong commercial judgement with the ability to assess opportunities from both strategic and financial perspectives
• Experience leading complex negotiations and developing long-term commercial partnerships
• The credibility and communication skills to operate effectively with executive teams and external decision-makers
• A strategic mindset combined with the willingness to remain close to customers, relationships and opportunities
• The ability to operate effectively in a growing, commercially ambitious organisation

This is an opportunity to take on a highly visible leadership role with genuine influence over the organisations future growth.
You will join an ambitious business at an important stage in its development, with the opportunity to shape commercial strategy, develop significant industry relationships and create new sources of sustainable growth.
The successful candidate can expect a highly competitive executive compensation package, reflecting the seniority and commercial importance of the position.
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If you are a senior energy business development leader with a strong Houston network and a track record of creating and converting strategic growth opportunities, we would welcome a confidential conversation.

Apply through Grace May to find out more.