Business Development Director

Business Development Director Location: Hybrid in Florida What makes us great At the heart of our Company is a dedication to delivering energy that drives progress. We put people first, work to keep them safe and build trusting relationships. Your role in our success The Director of Business Development will define and execute the strategic vision for expanding the company's natural gas customer base, pipeline infrastructure, or service offerings (e.g., LDC clients, industrial/commercial, or midstream). This role involves identifying new market opportunities, cultivating high-level partnerships, leading cross-functional teams, and navigating complex regulatory environments to secure long‑term revenue growth. What you'll be working on Strategic Growth & Market Development : Define and execute a vision for market expansion, targeting new customers (commercial, industrial, LDC) and expanding utility infrastructure. Client Relationship Management : Build and maintain high-level relationships with large commercial/industrial customers, regulators, and industry partners, acting as a trusted advisor. Business Growth & Execution : Identify, qualify, and develop a robust pipeline of new business opportunities from prospecting to closing, focusing on actionable growth plans and KPIs. Regulatory & Commercial Negotiation : Manage complex contract negotiations and support regulatory activity to align growth initiatives with environmental regulations, safety standards, and company profitability. Team Leadership : Lead and mentor a team of business development or sales professionals, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and performance. Financial & Market Analysis : Analyze market trends, technological advancements, and financial data to assess project feasibility, ROI, and competitive differentiators. Collaboration : Work closely with operations, engineering, finance, legal, and marketing teams to deliver tailored, customer‑centric solutions. Leadership : Demonstrated success in a senior management role, including managing teams and driving revenue growth. Commercial Expertise : Proven track record in securing large‑scale projects or major accounts, and conducting complex negotiations. Strategic Mindset : Entrepreneurial approach to spotting opportunities and a strong understanding of utility regulatory frameworks. Technical Skills : Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Travel : Ability to travel up to 40% of the time, including regional and out‑of‑state travel as well as weekend travel, to build client relationships and represent the company by attending meetings, tradeshows, conferences, and events. Work Location : Must reside within commutable distance to assigned work location. This role requires a blend of remote work and in‑office collaboration, with an expectation of an average of 2 days per week in the assigned work location, but additional in‑office attendance may be required at various times and schedules based on business needs. Who you are Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, or a related field (MBA is strongly preferred). Ten (10) years of high-level experience leading business development, sales, or commercial origination within the energy sector (oil & gas, midstream, or natural gas utility preferred). Valid Driver's License. What's in it for you Flexible work arrangement. Competitive base salary. Fantastic opportunities for career growth. Cooperative, supportive and empowered team atmosphere. Annual bonus and salary increase opportunities. Monthly recognition events. Endless wellness initiatives and community events. Robust and customizable benefit packages – choose what works best with your life. Options include generous 401k, medical, dental and life insurance, tuition reimbursement, compensated volunteer hours and MORE! Paid time off, holidays and a separate bank of sick time. Equal Opportunity Chesapeake Utilities Corporation is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status. Applicants with a disability that need assistance applying for a position may email View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr