VP, Business Development (Americas) – NGLs, Natural Gas/LNG

What We're Looking For Argus is seeking a VP, Business Development for its fast-growing NGLs and Natural Gas/LNG business in the Americas. The ideal candidate will have subject matter expertise, with industry experience as a major plus. The role will focus on raising Argus’ profile, developing and nurturing relationships with key stakeholders in these markets and promoting the use of Argus price benchmarks. This strategic industry-facing role requires constant engagement with industry participants and continuous research to promote Argus’ NGLs and Natural Gas/LNG services and to provide intelligence to inform strategic decisions for the business. The VP, Business Development will represent Argus at industry conferences and events and will establish relationships with industry decision-makers across the Americas. As part of engaging with the market, there will be a large focus on relationship building, making relevant connections, and successfully securing meetings to discuss the pain points in the industry and to identify opportunities to better serve customers. The position will focus on the US and Canada but will also assist with business development in Latin America, Asia and Europe whenever necessary. What You Will Be Doing Drive industry adoption of Argus NGLs and Natural Gas/LNG indices and reporting servicesDevelop and formulate commercial reasons for usage of Argus price indicesMeet, promote, and explain Argus price methodologies and servicesDrive usage of Argus prices in contractsManage face-to-face meetings, calls, and other engagements to build new client business opportunities and develop on-going customer relationsProvide market feedback and intelligence to our editorial and commercial teamsMaintain a database of market participants and trendsAttend and/or speak at business conferences/events to market Argus’s servicesBuild relationships with key industry associations and government agenciesHelp shape changes to Argus products and launches of new offerings in response to industry feedbackWork with editorial to identify a market need to develop new data-sets, benchmarks, and product-offeringsCreate strategies that will increase usage of Argus products (e.g., increased reference to Argus prices in contracts, executive reports, and other benchmarks)Synthesize and communicate clear, concise take-aways that capture client needsDevelop and maintain rapport with key contacts, and liaise regularly with industry stakeholders (buyers, sellers, traders, brokers) to gain market intelligenceProvide subject-matter expertise to other Argus departmentsContribute to white papers, presentations, analysis and marketing materials What We're Looking For In You The legal authorization to work in the US for any US employerA minimum of 4 years of prior experience with commodity markets preferredA minimum of a Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, economics, business, or relevant fieldDemonstrated goal-oriented collaboration skills, with strong diplomatic and problem-solving abilityA strong understanding of economics and the role and practice of price reportingStrong experience with Microsoft Office Suite with proficiency in ExcelThe willingness and ability to travel up to 50% of the time to fulfill the responsibilities of this positionRelentless drive to arrange and attend meetings with industry participantsStrong communication and networking skills needed to build and maintain customer relationshipsSpanish language skills a plus buy not essential (for complete coverage of the Americas markets) What’s In It For You Our rapidly growing, award-winning business offers a dynamic environment for talented, entrepreneurial professionals to achieve results and grow their careers. Argus recognizes and rewards successful performance and as an Investor in People, we promote professional development and retain a high-performing team committed to building our success. Competitive salary and company bonus schemeGroup medical, dental and vision plansCompany paid short term and long term disability and life insurance planGroup 401(k) safe harbor retirement plan with a 6% company match20 vacation days your first year, up to a maximum of 30 daysSubsidized gym membershipExtensive internal and external training For more details about the company and to apply please make sure you upload your CV via our website: www.argusmedia.com/en/careers/open-positions. Argus Media is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. 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Headquartered in London with 1,500 staff, Argus is an independent media organisation with 32 offices in the world’s principal commodity trading hubs. Companies, trading firms and governments in 160 countries around the world trust Argus data to make decisions, analyse situations, manage risk, facilitate trading and for long-term planning. Argus prices are used as trusted benchmarks around the world for pricing transportation, commodities and energy. Founded in 1970, Argus remains a privately held UK-registered company owned by employee shareholders and global growth equity firm General Atlantic.