Manager, Economic Development

Ameren•Collinsville, IL

15d

About The Position

The Manager, Economic Development, is responsible for establishing and implementing Ameren's proactive development strategies to create and sustain revenue growth, support public strategy implementation and foster positive community stewardship. Key responsibilities include: Lead a team of Business Development Executives in crafting and executing strategies that drive revenue growth, foster job creation, and promote long-term economic prosperity for Ameren customers and communities. Manage team oversight of new businesses considering investment in the Ameren Illinois service territory and serve as the primary point of contact for high profile potential customers. Plan and coordinate corporate-wide business development and community development programs that Ameren Illinois provides to customers and community-based organizations ensuring consistent policies and practices across the Illinois territory. Manage, develop, inform and promote Ameren's policies and programs (rates, tariffs, policy, terms and conditions) as well as industry issues. Oversee complex project analysis for customer/prospect requests and determine appropriate billing methodologies to be used, as well as development of new concepts, strategies and related tools that facilitate efficiency. Provide technical development services and public strategy support to assist Ameren Illinois and other Ameren business lines achieve corporate business development goals. Develop and enhance economic development partnerships with communities, customers, private developers, site selection professionals/consultants, utilities, and target industry companies. Lead in-person engagement efforts through approximately 25% travel across Ameren Illinois’ service territory and nationally to attend site selector events, build relationships with strategic partners, and conduct prospect visits with potential business customers.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree required from an accredited university; business, marketing, or finance preferred.
Seven or more years of related experience required (e.g., utility, economic development , relationship management, project leadership/management).
Proficiency with MS Office Suite; depth and breadth of business knowledge related to Ameren processes and systems; strong analytical skills; able to make sound decisions with ambiguous information and possess a high level of organizational skills and business acumen; proven ability to work effectively as a team with various stakeholders to include all levels of the organization and external stakeholders; solid communication skills, including presentation, written and verbal; creative self-starter and strong problem-solver; and the following Ameren competencies: Think Customer, Inspire and Engage, Foster Innovation, Drive Results, Champion Learning, Build Trust, and Be Strategic.

Nice To Haves

MBA preferred.
Certified Economic Developer (CEcD) preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead a team of Business Development Executives in crafting and executing strategies that drive revenue growth, foster job creation, and promote long-term economic prosperity for Ameren customers and communities.
Manage team oversight of new businesses considering investment in the Ameren Illinois service territory and serve as the primary point of contact for high profile potential customers.
Plan and coordinate corporate-wide business development and community development programs that Ameren Illinois provides to customers and community-based organizations ensuring consistent policies and practices across the Illinois territory.
Manage, develop, inform and promote Ameren's policies and programs (rates, tariffs, policy, terms and conditions) as well as industry issues.
Oversee complex project analysis for customer/prospect requests and determine appropriate billing methodologies to be used, as well as development of new concepts, strategies and related tools that facilitate efficiency.
Provide technical development services and public strategy support to assist Ameren Illinois and other Ameren business lines achieve corporate business development goals.
Develop and enhance economic development partnerships with communities, customers, private developers, site selection professionals/consultants, utilities, and target industry companies.
Lead in-person engagement efforts through approximately 25% travel across Ameren Illinois’ service territory and nationally to attend site selector events, build relationships with strategic partners, and conduct prospect visits with potential business customers.