Account Director

JOB DESCRIPTION

Primary

Purpose:

• Responsible for the generation of new business/revenue and maintenance of the existing business/revenue on the existing Tallgrass interstate natural gas pipeline and storage assets which includes contracting and renewing customers for firm and interruptible services, customer support, and research and analysis.

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Finance, Business, Accounting, Engineering or a related discipline.

• Minimum five (5) years of experience actively working in the natural gas industry.
• Organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team, demonstrating initiative and adaptability.
• Advanced proficiency level in MS Office applications that may include but are not limited to Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint and Outlook.

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and a driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers (for travel).

• Must have a high desire to understand utilization of Tallgrass assets and how they are impacted by industry dynamics.
• Must possess a strong and creative negotiation skillset.
• Must be a highly motivated individual that requires minimal supervision to accomplish goals.
• Must be able to perform data and research analysis, draw a conclusion from the analysis, present and support the conclusion.
• Must have good verbal skills, listening skills and be able to problem-solve.
• Must be able to perform all essential and marginal functions of the job.
• Must be able to work with a team in a collaborative fashion, take direction from management, adhere to required work schedules, focus attention on details, and follow work rules.
• Ability to successfully perform multiple tasks with strict deadlines.
• Ability to organize and prioritize daily work.

• Sitting; standing; walking or moving throughout facility; driving; talking; seeing (specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus); hearing; feeling; bending or stooping; squatting or crouching; reaching; kneeling; pushing; pulling; lifting to 25 lbs.
• Minimal safety hazards; general office working conditions.
• Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time.
• The employee is regularly required to use hands to type, touch, handle, or feel. The employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk and climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

• Occasional travel is anticipated and required.
• Required to carry a cell phone and be available to respond during working and non-working hours.
• The successful candidate will be required to clear a drug screen and a complete background check, including credit report for certain positions, after an offer has been extended and prior to being employed.

• None

• Working knowledge of FERC natural gas regulations.
• Working knowledge of the North American natural gas infrastructure and pipelines.
• Working knowledge of the North American natural gas markets.
• Previous trading and/or origination/business development experience.
• Transactional experience with natural gas pipelines, producers, storage, and end users.
• Familiar with Tallgrass natural gas pipeline and storage assets
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and Power BI

• The annual salary range for this position will be $100,000-$185,000/yr.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed. This position may perform other duties as assigned.

• Analyze potential market opportunities for a variety of natural gas commercial services, including transportation, storage, park and loans, commodity sales/purchases etc.
• Optimize existing interstate natural gas pipeline and storage field capacity, ensuring alignment with short- and long-term organizational goals and objectives.
• Execute short-term physical and financial transactions as required.
• Renew existing business and pursue contract rollovers/assignments.
• Identify and optimize park & loan opportunities; prepare and conduct open seasons.
• Understand customer utilization of Tallgrass services to uncover opportunities and propose growth strategies for the assets.
• Strategize, prepare, and conduct open seasons for firm transportation and/or storage capacity across the Tallgrass natural gas assets.
• Accurately track firm and interruptible service transactions.
• Ensure compliance with state…