Business Development Lead - New Energy

Our Client operates in the Oil and Energy industry, with its headquarters rooted strongly in Saudi Arabia. It has its branches spread to more than 50 countries, providing employment to more than 68,500 people all over the world. They fall under the Fortune 500 Companies. They are one of the world’s largest oil producers. They are constantly growing by creating new technologies through its Research and Development efforts and branch into new business lines through Investments and Acquisitions.

Responsibilities:

• Support and lead the commercial contracts negotiations with existing and potential customers on CCS offtake.
• Conduct market research, analyze industry trends, regulatory landscapes, and competitive dynamics.
• Manage existing customer accounts and identify and develop business relations with new potential partners.
• Collaborate with different internal teams (law, finance, treasury, upstream, market intelligence) and align business development activities with existing targeted objectives. 
• Organize and participate in industry networking events and engagement sessions for business development purposes.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or Economics. MBA or a relevant advanced degree is strongly preferred.
• At least 15 years of professional experience in commercial role, with a proven track record of long-term commercial deals in clean energy business. 
• A combination of experience and knowledge of the clean energy industry and/or CCS, is required, including marketing analysis.
• Proven successful track-record in long-term commercial contracts negotiations. 
• Ability to manage cross-cultural relationships internally and externally. 
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multinational team is essential. 
• Willingness and ability to travel. 
• Excellent communication skills, proficiency in speaking and writing in English.