Business Development Rep III/Sr/Lead

At Williams, we’re powering a cleaner, more connected future, and that starts with you. Here, your work fuels communities, drives innovation, and helps deliver reliable energy the world depends on. Join a Fortune 500 team that invests in your growth, values your contributions, and challenges you to make a lasting impact every day.As Business Development Lead, you'll lead large projects and transactions and develop solutions to sophisticated problems using your extensive knowledge of the natural gas industry in ways that are unique or innovative. You'll demonstrate superb communication and interpersonal skills as you interact with customers and provide your expertise negotiating various agreements. Your ability to cultivate and nurture a network across functions and influence others to gain support and dedication to get results are keys to success!Responsibilities/Expectations:Develops innovative services, technologies, processes, or products that address current and future customer problems and needsLeads projects and programs with significant risk and complexity to achieve breakthroughs and objectivesMay lead or mentor othersUnderstands all components of a deal structurePartners with others on sophisticated, greenfield business opportunities; uses financial and quantitative information to guide actions and performanceAccurately forecasts financial information and makes prudent decisions regarding expenditures; identifies, monitors and estimates contributors to costsConsiders industry and market trends when making decisions and balances strategic impact on the organizationDevelops opinions and challenges recommendations on basin, customer and competitor intelligence based off third party tools and publicationsBuilds strategies for development of commercial insight and knowledgeOther duties as assignedEducation/Years of Experience:Required: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering or related field and a minimum of fifteen (15) years’ related experiencePreferred: MBAOther Requirements:Knowledge of upstream, midstream or downstream assetsDemonstrates in-depth knowledge of energy market fundamentals and economics including commodity pricing, basin market fundamentals and competitor strategies and actionsDemonstrates in-depth knowledge of commercial aspects of the energy industryExperience with asset developmentConsidered a specialist regarding deal structure, contract terms, financial issues and other aspects of project developmentDemonstrates excellent organizational/interpersonal skills and safety as the utmost priorityProficiency in Microsoft Office Application and PC skills #LI-CT1About Houston (Williams Tower Location):Our Houston office is located in the Williams Tower, just steps from the Houston Galleria on Post Oak Boulevard, an area with more than 700 retailers, fine dining and hotels within two square miles. We offer free onsite-parking! Houston is the fourth most populous city in the nation and greater Houston is the most ethnically diverse metropolitan area in the United States. Houston is a dynamic mix of imagination, talent and first-class attractions that makes it a world-class city! If you love being outside, Houston rates first in total park acreage among U.S. cities with more than one million residents and offers a 300-mile interconnected bikeway network spread over 500 square miles. Check out visithoustontexas to learn more!We invest in our people in ways that actually show up in your day-to-day, not just on paper. Our Total Rewards are built to support how you work, live, and plan for what’s next.Here’s a look at what that means:Strong pay plus an annual incentive programHybrid work for most office roles, plus real flexibility in many field positionsMedical, dental, and vision coverage with options that fit your life, not the other way around401(k) with company match and an annual company contributionPaid time off, including company and floating holidaysPaid parental leave (up to six weeks per parent), plus fertility and adoption supportAdvanced AI tools and resources to help level up and work smarterClear paths to grow your career, with a strong culture of promoting from withinTuition reimbursement and support for continuing educationHSA and FSA optionsCompany-paid life insurance and disability coverageEmployee stock purchase planDomestic partner benefitsEmployee resource groups, wellness support, paid volunteer time, and company matching for causes you care aboutEligibility and benefits are governed by the terms of the applicable plan or program document which can be amended or terminated at any time.For more information, please visit Total Rewards | Williams Companies.Williams is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected under applicable discrimination law.Education Requirements:Bachelors (Required)Skill Requirements: