Economic & Business Development Manager

American Electric Power•Wayne, IN

14d•Onsite

About The Position

As a unit of American Electric Power (Nasdaq: AEP), one of the largest investor-owned electric utilities in the United States, Indiana Michigan Power (I&M) is committed to creating long-term, sustainable value for our customers, investors and the communities we serve. Serving approximately 600,000 customers across Indiana and Michigan, I&M delivers safe, reliable energy while providing an outstanding customer experience.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in economics, engineering, finance, business administration or related field preferred with a minimum of 5 years of economic/business development including industry-specific experience. OR associate's degree with minimum of 7 years of economic/business development including industry-specific experience. OR High school diploma / GED with 8 years of economic/business development including industry-specific experience.
Demonstrated strategic and analytical skills.
Strong oral and written communications skills, with ability to build relationships and achieve objectives through collaboration with multiple entities both within and outside the organization.
Demonstrated ability to strategically manage economic development projects.

Nice To Haves

Certified Economic Development Professional designation or similar certification preferred.
Master's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead coordination and execution of site development initiatives (e.g., Future Ready Sites), including partner alignment, timelines, and deliverables
Develop and execute targeted marketing strategies and materials to promote available sites and buildings across the I&M footprint
Coordinate and support business attraction initiatives
Develop high-quality marketing and presentation materials to support business recruitment efforts
Build and maintain strong relationships and contact databases with site selectors, brokers, and commercial real estate partners
Manage and continuously improve CRM data integrity for project tracking, pipeline visibility, and reporting
Coordinate closely with technical teams to develop proposals and work through challenges
Develop regular reporting and insights to inform leadership decision-making and strategic planning
Serve as the initial point of contact for new leads, conducting preliminary vetting and qualification
Ensure timely, clear, and professional communication throughout early-stage project engagement