Vopak helps the world flow forward. We store the energy of today and tomorrow. But behind our impressive terminals and tanks, it is our people who make the difference. Guided by our culture of Trust, Collaboration, and Courage, we focus on creating an impact that brings the opportunity to grow and to make a real difference. As Business Development Director - LNG, you will play a key role in realizing our ambitions while building both the future of Vopak and your own.

Your Mission

As a Business Developer for LNG, you will identify and initiate project-based capital investments proposals and manage or participate in new business development projects (including greenfield and brownfield), mergers and acquisitions in order to support sustainable growth of the company.

What will you be doing? 

• Identify, pursue, and develop new LNG storage and terminal business opportunities across Southeast Asia and adjacent regions

• Structure and negotiate partnerships, joint ventures, and commercial contracts with customers and key industry stakeholders

• Prepare and present rigorous business cases—highlighting quantitative benefits and risk profiles—to senior leadership

• Lead cross-functional teams, engineering partners, and suppliers to optimize logistics and ensure safe, high-quality, and timely project delivery

• Negotiate and oversee major EPC and customer contracts, ensuring full alignment with business objectives and regulatory compliance

• Guide local project teams through execution to operational readiness.

• Conduct market intelligence to monitor the regional LNG-to-gas landscape and adapt commercial strategies accordingly

• Deliver quarterly LNG market updates and long-term outlook reports to guide strategic decision-making

Why you’ll love working with us 

• A market-based salary depending on your experience and knowledge and attractive bonuses

• A healthy work-life balance with hybrid work - depending on your role

• Great atmosphere! Plenty of freedom, room for initiative, and an engaging environment

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Does this sound like you?

• You have over 10 years of commercial experience in the LNG industry, with a focus on origination, project development and execution.

• Extensive knowledge of LNG infrastructure development, key stakeholders or companies in the sector, logistics, and regulatory frameworks, either from LNG supply or LNG import projects.

• Proven record & experience ability in leading and managing e complex deal structures, with strong interpersonal and negotiation skills.

• Excellent presentation skill

• Demonstrated ability and flexibility to work well with multi disciplinary multi-disciplinary teams both in country and virtually globally

• Familiarity with the nuances of conducting business in the Asia landscape is a must.

Don’t meet all our criteria? No problem! If this role energizes you and our culture feels like a good fit, we warmly invite you to apply anyway.

What energy will you bring? We’d love to meet you!

Together, we help the world flow forward. To send your application, click the 'apply' button. For more information about the vacancy, please visit https://www.careersatvopak.com

At Vopak, we foster an inclusive workplace where you are empowered to bring your best self to work. Guided by trust, a spirit of collaboration, and the courage to lead change, we create an environment where everyone truly belongs.

Vopak is an equal opportunity employer. Everyone is different, and the differences in people allow us to match our ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. That's why we are curious about who you are! 

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