Amp Americas · 4 hours ago
Sr. Director of Business Development
United States
Full-time
Remote
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$175K/yr - $185K/yr
5+ years expAmp Americas is a leader in Renewable Natural Gas production, focusing on innovative solutions for carbon-negative energy. The Senior Director of Business Development will drive multi-year offtake opportunities and lead market creation efforts while collaborating with various teams to ensure successful transaction execution.
BiofuelBiomass EnergyEnergyRenewable EnergyWaste Management
Hiring Manager
Abby Jacobs
Responsibilities
Identify and investigate new market opportunities for carbon-negative RNG and related environmental attributes, including both compliance and voluntary buyers and use cases
Develop and own a CRM‑tracked pipeline of opportunities to include customer prospecting, identification of relevant decision makers, initial contact, and stewardship of customer through the pipeline from customer cultivation to contract execution
Lead commercial transactions from first engagement and term sheet negotiation through execution of definitive documents (including structuring, pricing mechanics, credit/security, operational coordination, and deal approval)
Collaborate cross-functionally with the portfolio management, finance, legal, and back-office teams to ensure deal integrity across pricing, credit, scheduling/nomination, measurement/verification, and settlements
Represent Amp at industry conferences and customer visits and develop and deliver customer education materials (decarbonization uses, case studies, carbon accounting guidance, etc.)
Assist CCO in developing a marketing and publicity strategy aligned to target segments and long‑term offtake objectives
Advise and provide commercial support on expansion, greenfield and MA opportunities (commercial diligence, offtake anchoring, and risk allocation)
Provide limited, exception‑based support on shorter‑term transactions during peak periods while maintaining primary focus on multi‑year origination
Qualification
Required
5-10 years' experience in energy origination and transactional structuring, including new market analysis and development
Strong understanding of the entire energy industry and key verticals, including gas, power, data centers, C&I, chemicals/materials where methane is a feedstock, etc
Demonstrated ability to originate and close multi‑year structured offtake contracts; proficiency in pricing mechanics (fixed, index‑linked, collars), credit/security (parent guarantees, LCs), and risk allocation
Ability to generate opportunities independently; tenacity and persistence
Collaborative mindset
Ability to prioritize, focus, and then pivot as necessary
Strong written and verbal communication skills (executive‑level presence; ability to build C‑suite relationships)
Preferred
Sustainability expertise and experience preferred (e.g., environmental attribute transaction experience) but not required
RNG market knowledge and experience a plus
Working knowledge of relevant policy and incentive frameworks (e.g., EPA RFS, California LCFS, state clean fuel programs)
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
Remote‑first flexibility with access to our Chicago hub and a collaborative team culture
Paid time off (PTO) and paid company holidays
Opportunity to build upon your career in a company on the cutting edge of the energy industry
Company
Amp Americas
AMP Americas makes ultra-low carbon intensity renewable natural gas (RNG) from dairy waste.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Martin Gilkes
Chief Operating Officer
Mitch Poindexter
Chief Operating Officer
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