Strategic Energy Business Development Director

1 day ago


Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Puma Energy Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Strategic Energy Business Development Director to lead the expansion of Puma Energy's Future Energies business across all verticals. This is a unique opportunity for a talented individual to drive growth and develop commercially sound business cases.

Main Responsibilities
  1. Develop and execute strategic business development opportunities through commercial customers, driving the prudent growth of Puma Energy's FE business.
  2. Explore new opportunities within the energy sector that align with Puma Energy's Future Energy business strategy and build business cases to drive conversion.
  3. Drive integration between Puma Energy's existing business lines and future energy segments to position the company as an integrated energy provider.
  4. Build a target-oriented team focused on business development across markets, with clear KPIs.
Requirements
  • A minimum of 10 years of commercial experience in B2B and retail energy sectors, particularly in CNG/LCNG, solar, LPG, and LNG.
  • Experience with utilities, EPCs, and IPPs is preferred.
  • An engineering background or equivalent is preferred.
  • A postgraduate degree in business administration/sales is preferred.
  • Strong commercial acumen and above-average literacy in financials.
Key Skills
  • Leading people and strong influencing skills.
  • Strong negotiation and sales skills.
  • Financial acumen to manage a P&L.
  • Ability to travel extensively.
  • Fluent English.

Puma Energy is a leading global energy business supplying, storing, and distributing petroleum products in 48 countries. Our mission is to energize communities and help drive growth and prosperity by sustainably serving our customers' needs.



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