Dir Commercial Services

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.The Director of Commercial Services is responsible for developing a market orientated and customer driven strategy aimed at enhancing revenue opportunities in an assigned market area that aligns with our objectives. Possessing creative problem solving skills is a key to success in this role!Responsibilities/Expectations:Establishes and maintains positive business relationships with buying influences of potential customers and ensures existing customers receive outstanding service using a “single point of service” business modelIdentifies expansion, growth and new service opportunitiesNegotiates sophisticated commercial arrangements and changes to business practices and tariff provisionsRepresents the interests of Williams and our customers associated with capacity expenditures relating to interconnecting facilitiesDevelops an efficient commercial system to assist customers in acquiring new or releasing existing capacity, scheduling capacity, handling imbalances and obtaining billing and volume statementsUses existing geography footprint and asset infrastructure to grow business opportunities that build sustained valueActs as an industry leader to push favorable policies; develops tariff recommendations to support new services and/or improve existing servicesLeads multi-discipline team consisting of managers and employeesCoordinates workforce planning and career development activities for direct employeesOther duties as assignedEducation/Years of Experience:Required: Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering or related field; minimum of ten (10) years' energy experiencePreferred: Master’s degreeOther Requirements:Extensive experience negotiating and closing sophisticated commercial transactionsExperience leading teams focused on acquiring or developing major projectsAbility to communicate with all levels of leadershipDemonstrates excellent organizational/interpersonal skills and safety as the utmost priorityProficiency in Microsoft Office Applications and PC skillsPreferred: Familiarity with contractual and tariff provisions#LI-CT1Why Houston? Big career opportunities in one of the world’s energy capitals, endless food spots and a diverse vibe—all without paying NYC or LA prices. Work hard, live better. Check out Houston.org 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), MastersSkill Requirements:SummaryLocation: TX Houston - Tower; Relocation Eligible; UT Salt Lake City - OfficeType: Full time