Job Description, Responsibilities & Requirements
About the Position
Market Manager – Oil & Gas and Transition Fuels
Location: Italy, Italy
Employment Type: Full Time
Contract Type: Permanent Employee
Job ID: 7168
Responsibilities
- Drive business development activities and sales growth within the Oil & Gas, LNG, CCS, hydrogen, and e-fuels sectors.
- Manage and develop relationships with strategic customers including operators, EPC contractors, technology providers, investors, and governmental institutions.
- Support the sales pipeline from lead generation to contract award and project execution.
- Influence project pricing strategies, bid quality, and resource allocation across business areas.
- Monitor and improve customer satisfaction and loyalty.
- Identify new business opportunities arising from energy transition initiatives, decarbonization programs, and emerging fuel markets.
- Gather deep customer and market insights, including competitor intelligence, regulatory developments, and investment trends.
- Develop and execute market strategies focused on:
- Oil & Gas asset lifecycle services
- LNG infrastructure
- Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS)
- Hydrogen and ammonia value chains
- Maritime and industrial decarbonization
- E-fuels and low-carbon fuels
- Offshore energy developments
- Foster collaboration across Business Areas and Regions to maximize cross-selling and integrated service offerings.
- Act as project sponsor for strategic projects and key customers.
- Support the Market Area Manager in strategy development, business planning, and decision-making.
- Represent DNV in industry associations, conferences, and customer forums related to Oil & Gas, energy transition, and sustainable fuels.
Requirements
- Master's degree in Engineering, Energy & Petroleum Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Economics, or a related discipline.
- Several years of experience in the Oil & Gas, LNG, offshore energy, or energy transition sectors.
- Demonstrated commercial and customer-facing experience at a senior level.
- Strong knowledge of the Italian and East Mediterranean energy markets.
- Established relationships with key industry stakeholders, including operators, EPC contractors, technology providers, and governmental institutions.
- Experience in business development and management of complex technical consulting and assurance services.
- Solid understanding of energy transition drivers and decarbonization pathways, including:
- Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS)
- Hydrogen and ammonia
- E-fuels and synthetic fuels
- Methane emissions management
- LNG and gas infrastructure
- Low-carbon fuel regulations and certification schemes
- Familiarity with the Italian and European regulatory framework supporting energy transition initiatives.
- Understanding of major Oil and Gas industry players, and other international energy companies.
- Fluent in English and Italian; Greek or Turkish languages are considered an advantage.
Personal Qualities
- Strong commercial mindset with excellent customer relationship-building skills.
- Ability to create trust and credibility with executive-level stakeholders.
- Strategic thinker with a deep understanding of market dynamics and emerging energy trends.
- Excellent communication and influencing skills.
- Strong leadership and coaching capabilities.
- Collaborative and inclusive team player.
- Self-motivated, proactive, and solution-oriented.
- Resilient and capable of working in a dynamic and evolving business environment.
- Ability to build and leverage a broad network of internal and external stakeholders.
We Offer
- Permanent role with the possibility to join a worldwide business with strong values and commitment (We Care, we Dare, we Share).
- Continuous training and professional improvement.
- Salary range between 85.000,00 and 90.000,00 gross per year.
- Hiring Level: Dirigente as Italian Level according to local contract.
- Benefit package (company car, restaurant allowance, and profit share).
- DNV is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to gender, religion, race, national or ethnic origin, cultural background, social group, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, or political opinion. Diversity is fundamental to our culture and we invite you to be part of this diversity.
About the Company
We are the independent expert in assurance and risk management. Driven by our purpose, to safeguard life, property, and the environment, we empower our customers and their stakeholders with facts and reliable insights so that critical decisions can be made with confidence.
As a trusted voice for many of the world’s most successful organizations, we use our knowledge to advance safety and performance, set industry benchmarks, and inspire and invent solutions to tackle global transformations.
At DNV, our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is not only an ethical choice, but also a business decision. Diversity, fairness, and a sense of belonging are a source of strength for our people, our business, and our customers, and help us to deliver on our purpose, vision, and values.
Since 1864, we’ve been dedicated to safeguarding life, property, and the environment. Today we remain at the forefront of new technologies and techniques to help our customers transform for a more sustainable future.
At DNV, you can expect to deliver career and industry-defining work. You’ll be given the time to build your network, the resources to support your development, and the freedom to satisfy your curiosity and desire to learn.
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