Vice President, Business Development
Howard Energy PartnersSan Antonio, Texas, United States
Posted March 9, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
Howard Energy Partners, headquartered in San Antonio, Texas, is one of the nation’s largest privately held energy infrastructure firms. The company owns and operates a diversified midstream portfolio that spans the natural‑gas and liquids value chain across Texas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, and Mexico. By integrating upstream, midstream, and downstream assets, Howard delivers reliable, end‑to‑end solutions that help meet the growing global demand for energy. Its purpose‑driven culture and focus on long‑term value creation set it apart in an industry that prizes operational excellence and responsible growth.
Job Description
The Vice President, Business Development oversees commercial support functions to drive business growth and profitability, requiring strategic leadership, financial acumen, and experience in the gas industry.
Requirements
- Fosters a culture of innovation within the commercial operations team
- Aligns commercial operations with overall business objectives
- Conducts in-depth market research to identify trends, opportunities, and threats
- Analyzes competitor activities to maintain a competitive edge
- Oversees budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance of the commercial operations department
- Identifies and pursues new business opportunities
- Manages the commercial operations of the scheduling staff
- Manages the commercial operations of contract administration with the Legal Department
- Ensures compliance with evolving federal, state, and local regulations impacting the midstream industry
- Develops settlement policies and customer interactions
- Develops and implements strategies to enhance customer satisfaction and loyalty
- Leverages data analytics to optimize commercial operations
- Leads continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and reduce costs
- Implements cost-reduction strategies to improve the profitability of commercial operations
