Business Development Rep III/Sr/Lead

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. 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! Your work will challenge you, and with our Core Values to guide you, you’ll quickly learn and grow with us. Responsibilities Develop innovative services, technologies, processes, or products that address current and future customer problems and needs Lead projects and programs with significant risk and complexity to achieve breakthroughs and objectives May lead or mentor others Understand all components of a deal structure Partner with others on sophisticated, greenfield business opportunities; use financial and quantitative information to guide actions and performance Accurately forecast financial information and make prudent decisions regarding expenditures; identify, monitor and estimate contributors to costs Consider industry and market trends when making decisions and balance strategic impact on the organization Develop opinions and challenge recommendations on basin, customer and competitor intelligence based off third‑party tools and publications Build strategies for development of commercial insight and knowledge Education & Years of Experience We welcome candidates with a variety of backgrounds and experiences – if you don’t meet every qualification, this role may be filled at a level that aligns with your skills and growth potential. Required: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering or related field and a minimum of fifteen (15) years’ related experience. Preferred Qualifications MBA Other Requirements Knowledge of upstream, midstream or downstream assets Demonstrates in‑depth knowledge of energy market fundamentals and economics including commodity pricing, basin market fundamentals and competitor strategies and actions Demonstrates in‑depth knowledge of commercial aspects of the energy industry Experience with asset development Considered a specialist regarding deal structure, contract terms, financial issues and other aspects of project development Demonstrates excellent organizational/interpersonal skills and places safety as the utmost priority Proficiency in Microsoft Office Application and PC skills Location Our Houston office is located in the Williams Tower, just steps from the Houston Galleria on Post Oak Boulevard. The office offers onsite parking and is within a dynamic metropolitan area that welcomes employees of all backgrounds. Benefits Competitive compensation Annual incentive program Hybrid work model – one work‑from‑home day each week for most office‑based roles Flexible work schedule for most field‑based roles 401(k) with company matching contribution and a fixed annual company contribution Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits Generous company‑paid life insurance and disability benefits A consumer‑driven health plan option with the potential for a generous company contribution to a Health Savings Account Health & dependent care flexible spending accounts Paid time off, including floating and company holidays Employee stock purchase plan Robust employee learning and development High internal mobility (we promote from within) Parental leave (up to 6 weeks for each parent) Fertility coverage and adoption benefits Domestic partner benefits Educational reimbursement Non‑profit donation matching contributions and time off to volunteer Employee resource groups Employee assistance programs Technology to make our work more productive and collaborative Regular employee engagement surveys and feedback processes #J-18808-Ljbffr Williams