Manager, Economic Development & Key Accounts

EnergyUnited•Statesville, NC

About The Position

EnergyUnited is seeking a strategic and relationship-focused leader to serve as Manager of Economic Development & Key Accounts. This role is responsible for driving commercial and industrial growth, leading economic development initiatives, managing key account relationships, overseeing vendor and contract partnerships, and supporting EnergyUnited’s long-term business growth strategy. The position also manages a regional business development team and collaborates across departments to deliver exceptional service to members and customers.

Requirements

Strategic and relationship-focused leadership
Experience driving commercial and industrial growth
Experience leading economic development initiatives
Experience managing key account relationships
Experience overseeing vendor and contract partnerships
Experience supporting long-term business growth strategy
Experience managing a regional business development team
Ability to collaborate across departments
Proficiency in CRM and Salesforce reporting
Knowledge of market trends, competitive activity, electrification technologies, distributed energy resources, and smart energy services

Responsibilities

Drive growth in commercial and industrial load through business expansion and site selection participation
Expand energy services revenue opportunities for existing members and customers
Manage and strengthen relationships with key commercial and industrial accounts
Identify and develop new electric service and business expansion opportunities
Serve as a strategic partner to customers by addressing operational, billing, reliability, construction, and energy service needs
Build and maintain relationships with executives, plant managers, engineers, energy managers, and other key stakeholders
Collaborate with regional economic development organizations to support business recruitment, retention, and regional prosperity
Partner with local government officials, planners, and community leaders on infrastructure planning and growth initiatives
Manage vendor relationships and contracts across multiple energy service programs
Work cross-functionally with engineering, billing, finance, and customer care teams to deliver integrated solutions
Develop and execute strategic plans related to key accounts, plant expansions, and new construction projects
Maintain accurate CRM and Salesforce reporting, including major projects and growth initiatives
Monitor market trends, competitive activity, electrification technologies, distributed energy resources, and smart energy services
Identify opportunities for new products and services related to electrification and energy innovation
Lead, develop, and support a regional business development team
Support EnergyUnited’s mission, culture, and corporate objectives while adhering to company policies and safety expectations