Strategy business development manager

About our client:Our Client operates in the Oil and Energy industry, with its headquarters rooted strongly in Saudi Arabia. It has its branches spread to more than 50 countries, providing employment to more than 68,500 people all over the world. They fall under the Fortune 500 Companies. They are one of the world’s largest oil producers. They are constantly growing by creating new technologies through its Research and Development efforts and branch into new business lines through Investments and Acquisitions.Responsibilities:Lead the development of strategic plans and manage execution of Base Oils Strategy. Provide information for senior management decision-making by the Retail Lubricant Administrative area.Create and update comprehensive industry, competitor and customer segment models to provide a foundation for business growth and investments.Develop data sources and analysis on all key elements of the Alliance financials, customer portfolio performance and growth initiatives.Develop and maintain relationships with Affiliate Leadership, key internal entities in and its local and international affiliates, to identify emerging needs and business challenges.Provides market and competitive insights through presentations and reports to the Executive Leadership Team, Affiliate Leadership and various internal management teams, to allow effective strategic and tactical decision-making and implementation.Supplies the market and competitive intelligence component of strategic planning, and proactively makes recommendations to management concerning key intelligence items that require further consideration.Build strong relationships with Affiliate strategy stakeholders globally.Present investment and development strategies to senior management and secure their buy-in.Be the segment expert in base oils markets and industry.Mentor and develop group analysts.Requirements:Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Business and Finance. MBA Degree preferred.At least 20 years’ experience in Oil Gas industry with strategy, business development and/or Mergers Acquisitions.At least 5 years’ experience in the Base Oils business within sales, business development, strategy and/or Mergers Acquisitions.Experienced with economic analysis.Ability to communicate and experience delivering communications to executive management.International work experience ability to engage different cultures and people from different backgrounds.Experience in developing business plans and market outlooks or forecasts.Proven manager and leader of business department or projects.