Company Profile
At Sand Cherry Associates, we excel in the design and delivery of strategic customer-centric initiatives through digitally native, data-empowered solutions. Our client’s confidence in us is centered on exceptionally skilled, high-energy talent working with the support of the full Sand Cherry team. Finding the right match for this role is a critical aspect of continuing that success.
Overview
We are seeking a Chief of Staff, Business Development to join our team to support an upstream Oil & Gas client. This role will play a pivotal role in supporting the CCUS Business Development (BD) function. This position will act as a key partner to the BD team, ensuring seamless execution of market analysis, pitch materials, and proposal development, while also keeping the BD funnel organized and supporting commercial initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Conduct market research and analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and competitive insights.
- Develop and design PowerPoint pitch decks, proposals, and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.
- Maintain and organize the BD team’s funnel, ensuring accurate tracking of opportunities and progress.
- Collaborate with the commercial team to support deal execution and client engagement.
- Serve as a strategic partner to the VP of BD, helping to prioritize initiatives, manage workflows, and fill operational gaps.
- Provide thoughtful input and organizational finesse to strengthen BD processes and outcomes.
Requirements
- 3–5 years of experience in business development, commercial strategy, or related roles.
- Proven ability to work hard, follow through, and deliver results with dedication.
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and thoughtful, with strong interpersonal finesse.
- Prior experience in upstream Oil & Gas (OG) is required; CCUS experience is a plus but not mandatory.
- Experience working with Salesforce is required.
- Strong communication and presentation skills, with proficiency in PowerPoint and proposal writing.
- Ability to thrive in a dynamic environment, filling gaps and supporting multiple priorities.
Education & Certifications
- Bachelor’s degree is required preferably in Business Administration, Marketing, or Finance
- MBA is preferred
Compensation
For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in Colorado, Sand Cherry Associates is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This compensation range is specific to the State of Colorado and takes into account a wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and delivery model. This is a longer term consulting engagement, with an expected 6 months+ duration. This role has an annual salary range of $100,000 - $115,000. Years of experience, level of education, geographic location, unique skills/qualifications for the specific role and potential certifications can be key factors in the final compensation for this role.
Benefits
Our team is unique — we are passionate about what we do. At Sand Cherry, our Consultants know they are impacting and shaping our clients’ industries. We recognize our employees for their contributions. Our culture is one of the most friendly and communicative in the consulting industry. Sand Cherry is not a top-heavy organization. We offer the opportunity to be part of a digital workforce. Discover the experience that only comes with self-responsibility in the workplace. Our team members manage their own workloads and are expected to deliver exceptional work for our clients. Professional career growth is one of our main priorities, as we affirm that investing in our Consultants and empowering our people will also deliver the best results and value for our clients.
Top Skills
What We Do
Sand Cherry is a team of experienced management consultants and proven industry leaders, bringing real world experience allied with a wealth of knowledge to meet each of our clients’ specific needs. Our experience gives us thorough understanding of industry leaders, players, dynamics, and systems — we are ready to “hit the ground running” for your business from day one. Our skill set combines strategy, marketing, product and operations expertise to ensure we provide clients with best-in-class business strategies, developing solutions for operational issues and leading major tactical initiatives. Our work touches every facet of our client’s businesses from customer experience to business operations and beyond.
Sand Cherry consultants have designed and deployed solutions for some of the top names in the broadband & cable industries. Our expertise enables us to step into your business, integrate with your team, and begin making progress on your critical initiatives. Sand Cherry consultants apply our strategic insights and experience to improve your operations. Our team utilizes data-driven, market-tested approaches that will drive results for your business. We integrate with your team and apply our experience and skill to start making an impact immediately.
