Economic Development Manager / Senior Economic Development Manager

Duke Energy • Greensboro, NC

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About The Position

Duke Energy is hiring for one Economic Development Manager position, which may be filled at a higher level in the job hierarchy depending on the successful applicant’s qualifications. The role’s expected geographic responsibility includes the Piedmont Triad and may expand into the greater Charlotte region; the final territory may be adjusted based on business needs and the selected candidate’s location.

The role promotes electric revenue growth, local economic development, and Duke Energy’s brand by recruiting electrically profitable industrial and commercial customers to the company’s service area. The manager develops relationships across the economic development community, applies knowledge of utility operations and project-site selection, and uses company resources to advance projects from leads through commitment.

The position works with state, regional, and local economic development organizations and other partners to develop leads, support communities, provide site and project information, and encourage sustainable growth. The manager also coordinates internal resources, tracks projects in CRM, supports strategic decisions, promotes economic development programs such as Site Readiness, and represents Duke Energy with clients and partner organizations. Work is performed in various field locations as needed after onboarding, and the role requires living within a reasonable daily commute of the assigned work location. Travel requirements are 25–50%.

Requirements

• For the Economic Development Manager level: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Economics, Business, or another related degree, and at least five years of related experience; alternatively, an associate degree and at least seven years of related experience.
• For the Senior Economic Development Manager level: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Economics, Business, or an adjacent field, and at least eight years of related experience; alternatively, an associate degree and the stated minimum of eleven (10) years of related experience.
• Previous customer-interface experience, preferably including project management of competitive industrial and commercial projects.
• Ability to navigate complex challenges, solve problems, and advance projects in dynamic environments.
• Ability to interface effectively with all levels of internal and external management.
• Ability to manage internal and external relationships, networking, and benchmarking.
• Demonstrated communication skills, including preparing written documents, proposals, and presentations.
• Interpersonal and human-relations skills for working with internal and external customers, suppliers, and peers in a team-oriented environment.
• Motivation to work as a self-starter.
• Ability to lead assigned responsibilities with a high degree of independence.
• Ability to prioritize multiple requests and distinguish important work from urgent work.
• Proficiency with basic Microsoft Office applications.
• Exceptional organizational skills.
• Ability to work lawfully in the United States without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.
• Field employees must live within a reasonable daily commute of their assigned work location.

Nice To Haves

• Understanding of the energy industry, with experience in one or more utility-sector areas such as rates, power delivery, or customer service.
• Experience in general construction, real estate development, or project finance.
• Proficiency with mapping programs.
• Economic development project management experience.
• Experience with a large, multifunctional business unit.

Responsibilities

• Manage regional economic development leads and projects by building effective working relationships with state, regional, and local economic development organizations.
• Oversee project activity, resources, negotiations, and packages needed to close projects.
• Work with the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina and regional and local economic development organizations.
• Build a trade ally network through membership in targeted economic development support organizations.
• Conduct business development within existing state, regional, and local networks, including product and site development and site analysis or assistance for communities and state representatives.
• Provide partners with information, data, and marketing materials to meet client needs.
• Conduct client visits within the service area.
• Implement strategies and tactics to create economic growth and strengthen the economic vitality of the Carolinas.
• Take ownership of new and expansion business leads and remain involved until project commitment.
• Communicate lead information and other pertinent updates across internal and external networks, including site selection consultants, customers, prospective customers, and trade shows.
• Develop and manage relationships with local, regional, and state economic development professionals, workforce training contacts, elected officials, ally communities, and other professional economic development organizations.
• Apply guidelines for evaluating the value of business growth and maintain accurate, current project tracking in CRM.
• Provide input to support leadership decision-making and strategic planning.
• Position the economic development team internally and externally as a source of knowledge about Duke Energy’s role in supporting economic growth.
• Support and promote Duke Energy economic development programs, including Site Readiness, and help communities use available resources to foster sustainable growth and long-term vitality.
• Represent Duke Energy in promoting and encouraging economic development.
• Leverage internal resources to help communities and the state attract business growth.
• Develop professional knowledge and image and promote the credibility and reputation of Duke Energy’s Economic Development team.
• Use knowledge of Duke Energy’s distribution and transmission system, creative problem-solving, and incentives to support the company’s competitive position.
• Meet with clients to determine service needs and provide accurate, timely information for communities and states responding to client requests.
• Provide input when evaluating contributions to partner organizations.
• Maintain business contacts among Duke Energy entities in support of the Code of Conduct.
• Build knowledge of Duke Energy rate schedules and related product offerings.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and benefits
• Opportunities for growth and development
• Recognition for your work
• Relocation assistance, as applicable; no relocation assistance is provided otherwise

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level