TA Low Carbon Business Development Specialist

BP•Chicago, IL

12d•Hybrid

About The Position

The TA Low Carbon Business Development Specialist is responsible for shaping, evaluating, and advancing low carbon fuel and energy opportunities across the TravelCenters of America (TA) network. This role sits at the intersection of strategy, commercial development, and execution- supporting the growth of TA’s low carbon portfolio across EV, CNG/RNG, biofuels, and emerging solutions. The role partners across internal teams- including Operations, HSE, bp Pulse, and ST&S, - as well as external partners to translate strategy into executable, value-accretive opportunities. The individual will act as a central integrator, ensuring alignment to TA’s broader portfolio priorities while maintaining momentum on delivery.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience required
Experience in strategy, commercial development, energy, fuels, or related fields
Strong understanding of energy markets and/or low carbon solutions
Proven ability to manage cross-functional initiatives and drive execution across multiple collaborators
Strong commercial acumen and ability to translate complex opportunities into clear value propositions
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with collaborators at all levels of the organization.

Nice To Haves

MBA or advanced degree is a plus.

Responsibilities

Own TA’s low carbon strategy, maintaining a holistic view of the portfolio while evaluating, prioritizing, and advancing opportunities aligned with broader TA priorities
Drive low carbon opportunities from concept to execution by serving as the central coordinator across collaborators, progressing deals, managing risks, and unlocking value
Understand and articulate key commercial drivers; develop and communicate value cases to enable effective prioritization and leadership decision-making
Partner with Operations to ensure projects are executed safely, teams are properly trained and supported, and site operations remain seamless with minimal disruption
Partner with Fleet Sales to integrate low carbon solutions into the existing TA fuels offering and support the team through training and tools
Build strong cross-functional relationships across Operations, Safety, Pulse, ST&S, and beyond, while coordinating internal and external collaborators to advance opportunities
Maintain deep understanding of the low carbon landscape and provide actionable insights on regulatory developments, incentives, and market dynamics to inform strategy and drive adoption.