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Argus Media · 16 hours ago

Business Development Manager - Renewables & Biofuels

Houston, TX

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

5+ years exp

Argus Media is a leading independent provider of market intelligence to the global energy and commodity markets, and they are seeking a Business Development Manager for their Renewables & Biofuels division. The successful candidate will be responsible for growing the oil products subscription business and promoting Argus indexation and products in the renewable fuels sector, while working closely with clients and industry participants to develop new opportunities and strategies.

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Responsibilities

Increase indexation from key market participants in renewable and biofuels markets

Increase interest of suppliers/buyers on Argus risk management paper

Continue outreach to engage traders in use of Argus and motivate key influencers in the market to switch to Argus

Collaborate closely with sector leaders and editorial team managers in related markets to launch new products in this sector

Engage with industry participants across all sectors to understand their interest in new renewables products

Develop a robust plan for market outreach in conjunction with Marketing and Sales

Attend key industry events and represent Argus as a speaker/committee member for related products

Develop and execute a strategic plan to maintain and grow usage of Argus renewable and biofuels fuel indexes within an assigned beat (gasoline, diesel, biofuels, etc)

Act as liaison to staff at major oil companies, primarily traders, analysts and pricing staff

Maintain a direct line of communication to Argus price reporters/editors, representing external stakeholders to this group and promoting the launch of new indexes as required

Identify challenges, changes, and opportunities in the renewables and biofuel markets, escalating these within the Argus organization as appropriate

Identify problems market participants are experiencing with indexes & risk management, and identify opportunities to displace competitor indexes in markets where no clear problem exists

Collaborate with editorial staff to develop new indexes and change existing indexes, in consultation with traders and index users

Collaborate with marketing staff and other managers to develop and enhance messaging around Argus' petroleum product indexes

Qualification

Business developmentBiofuels market experienceMarket analysisStrategic planningProject managementCommunication skillsCollaboration skills

Required

existing experience in business development in biofuels sector

good understanding of biofuels credits and emerging trends in this sector

exceptional collaborative skills

above-average project management skills to accomplish the vision

Develop and execute a strategic plan to maintain and grow usage of Argus renewable and biofuels fuel indexes within an assigned beat (gasoline, diesel, biofuels, etc)

Act as liaison to staff at major oil companies, primarily traders, analysts and pricing staff

Maintain a direct line of communication to Argus price reporters/editors, representing external stakeholders to this group and promoting the launch of new indexes as required

Identify challenges, changes, and opportunities in the renewables and biofuel markets, escalating these within the Argus organization as appropriate

Identify problems market participants are experiencing with indexes & risk management, and identify opportunities to displace competitor indexes in markets where no clear problem exists

Collaborate with editorial staff to develop new indexes and change existing indexes, in consultation with traders and index users

Collaborate with marketing staff and other managers to develop and enhance messaging around Argus' petroleum product indexes

This role operates within Argus' matrix organization, occupying a central position between regional leadership, editorial, & sales

Full time Houston resident

5-10 years' experience in bio and renewable fuels markets, ideally within pricing, risk, analysis, mid/back office

a clear communicator over email, over video chat, and in person

a keen interest in fuel/commodity markets, and an understanding of how spot markets operate

the ambition to be great at what you do, and to grow within the Argus organization