Economic Development Manager

Duke Energy Corporation•Whittier, NC

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

To increase electric revenues, improve local economies, and enhance Duke Energy’s brand by recruiting new electrically profitable industrial and commercial load to our service footprint. A good economic development manager will accomplish that by: Maintaining a wide array of allies across the economic development spectrum Developing an understanding of the forces which drive projects to choose a new site and the tactics used by the economic development profession to succeed in winning these projects Bringing knowledge of energy and utility company operations to the Economic Development arena Using company’s resources to lead, innovate, and ultimately win projects Always representing the company at all levels as a consummate professional

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Economics, Business or adjacent field
Five (5) years minimum required related experience
In lieu of degree(s) and years’ experience above, High School/GED and 10 years minimum required related experience

Nice To Haves

Previous customer interface experience, with preference for experience in project management of competitive industrial and commercial projects
Comfort navigating complex challenges, with the motivation to solve problems and move projects forward in dynamic environments
Understanding of the energy industry, with experience in one or more areas of the utility sector, such as rates, power delivery, or customer service
Experience in General Construction, Real Estate Development, Project Finance
Proficiency with mapping programs
Ability to interface effectively with all levels of management, both internal and external
Ability to manage internal and external relationships, networking, benchmarking
Demonstrated communication skills with experience in preparation of written documents, proposals and presentations.
Effective interpersonal and human relations skills to work with internal and external customers, suppliers, and peers in a team-oriented work environment
Highly motivated self-starter
Ability to lead assigned responsibilities with a high degree of independence
Economic Development Project management experience
Ability to prioritize numerous multi-tasking requests, discerning between what is important and what is urgent
Proficiency with basic Microsoft Office applications
Exceptional organizational skills
Experience with a large multi-functional business unit

Responsibilities

Manage economic development leads/projects in the region by developing effective working relationships with state, regional, and local economic development organizations to enhance Duke Energy’s influence in the regional economy.
Manage leads/projects in the region – overseeing activity, resources, negotiations, and packages required for project closure.
Work with the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina as well as regional and local economic development organizations.
Build trade ally network through membership in targeted economic development support organizations.
Business development activities within existing state, region and local networks; including product (site) development and site analysis/assistance for communities and state representatives.
Provide information, data and marketing materials for partners as needed to meet client needs.
Conduct client visits to service area.
Implement strategies and tactics for creating economic growth to stimulate the economic vitality of the Carolinas.
Assume project ownership responsibilities resulting from new and expansion business leads, staying involved until project commitment.
Communicate as needed across internal and external networks regarding leads and pertinent information.
Communication interfaces include but are not limited to lead generation channels such as site selection consultants, existing customers, new prospective customers, and trade shows.
Other contacts/relationship development and management requirements include Local ED professionals, Regional ED professionals, State ED professionals, Workforce training program contacts, local elected officials, state elected officials, ally communities, and other professional ED organizations.
Utilize and implement guidelines for evaluating value of business growth.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date project tracking within CRM.
Provide input as requested to support leadership decision-making and strategic planning.
Position economic development team internally and externally as key source of knowledge about Duke Energy’s value in encouraging economic growth.
Support and promote Duke Energy economic development programs (including Site Readiness), ensuring communities effectively utilize available resources to foster sustainable growth and long-term vitality.
Represent Duke Energy wherever necessary in promoting and encouraging economic development.
Leverage internal resources to provide support for communities and state in attracting business growth.
Develop and increase professional knowledge and image.
Promote the Duke Energy Economic Development team credibility and reputation to enable deeper engagement, leadership and quarterbacking regarding project closure.
Knowledge of Duke Energy’s distribution and transmission system.
Utilize creative problem solving and incentives to assure Duke Energy’s competitive position.
Meet with clients to assist in determining service needs and provide accurate/quick information to assist communities and states in responding to client’s request for information.
Provide input as needed in evaluating level of contributions to partner organizations.
Maintain business contacts among Duke Energy entities in support of Code of Conduct.
Build knowledge of Duke Energy’s rate schedules and related product offerings.