Business Development Representative

TC Energy

$80K — $120K *
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field
  • 10+ years' experience in the energy sector
  • Advanced understanding of natural gas business dynamics
  • Strong communication skills with creativity under uncertainty
  • Ability to influence across various organizational levels
  • Self-motivated and organized with strong prioritization skills
  • Experience leading cross-functional project teams

Responsibilities

  • Originate and implement new business development strategies
  • Conduct prospect identification and lead negotiation efforts
  • Coordinate cross-functional teams to produce project scopes
  • Present investment opportunities for management approval
  • Draft commercial agreements and negotiate business transactions
  • Develop relationships with customers and industry stakeholders
  • Maintain positive communication with internal stakeholders

Benefits

  • Hybrid work model for flexibility
  • Flexible dress code for office-based staff
  • Commitment to diversity and inclusion in hiring
  • Participation in E-Verify program
  • Support for accommodations during the recruitment process
Full Job Description
Our US Natural Gas Business Development team is seeking an experienced Business Development Representative, who will be a key member of the team responsible to originate and develop growth capital projects across our portfolio.

This individual has the proven skills, competencies and capacity to drive origination and development of large-scale natural gas infrastructure projects across the United States that align with the company's corporate priorities and vision. This position provides the opportunity to interact with senior management, lead negotiations with external customers, and strategically influence decisions the company makes and reports to the Director of Business Development and will be located in Houston.

What you'll do
  • Originate, develop and implement business development strategies
  • Identify prospects, lead negotiations, and prepare commercial agreements with potential customers and/or counterparties
  • Coordinate multi-discipline, cross-functional teams comprised of internal stakeholders (including but not limited to Facilities Planning, Project Development, Engineering, Environmental, Land, Legal, Accounting, Marketing, and Regulatory) to produce scopes of work, identify project risk, and produce cost estimates
  • Present investment opportunities for management approval and through the capital allocation process
  • Conduct and participate with other team members in the negotiation of business transactions and draft definitive commercial agreements for projects
  • Develop and maintain relationships with new and/or existing customers and other key industry representatives
  • Maintain strong internal stakeholder communication and engagement through positive and productive relationships.


Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Economics, Marketing, Finance, or related discipline
  • 10+ years' experience in the energy industry, with specific experience in developing new business opportunities
  • Advanced business acumen and the ability to analyze all aspects of a natural gas business construct (technical, financial, contractual, legal, marketing, and regulatory)
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills and demonstrate creativity and ability to thrive in ambiguity
  • Ability to influence without authority by working with a wide variety of people, internally and externally, with tact, courtesy and professionalism while driving for positive results
  • Organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks are essential
  • Self-motivated and capable of working with minimal supervision and/or direction
  • Able to work effectively in a 'one team' environment and consistently maintain a professional and respectful demeanor/attitude with co-workers, clients, vendors, and regulatory agencies
  • Experience leading high performing, cross functional project teams
  • Ability to work well under pressure, managing multiple projects simultaneously
  • Willingness for frequent domestic business travel


Preferred Qualifications
  • Resilient, self-motivated and resourceful
  • Strong networking and relationship building skills
  • Passion for excellence, back by a track record of accountability and integrity
  • Flexible, self-reflective, and adaptable to change


This position requires candidates to:
  • Have current, valid authorization to travel internationally (including but not limited to Canada, US and Mexico)


To remain competitive, support our high-performance culture and allow for more flexibility in the way we work, we offer a hybrid work model and flexible dress code for our eligible office-based workforce in Canada, the U.S. and Mexico.

About our business

We are a leader in North American energy infrastructure, spanning Canada, the U.S. and Mexico. Every day, our dedicated team proudly connects the world to the energy it needs-moving over 30 per cent of the cleaner-burning natural gas used across the continent. Complemented by strategic ownership and low-risk investments in power generation, our infrastructure fuels industries and generates affordable, reliable and sustainable power across North America, while enabling LNG exports to global markets.

Learn more

Visit us at TCEnergy.com and connect with us on our social medial channels for our latest news, employee stories, community activities, and other updates.

Thank you for considering TC Energy in your career journey.

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