Regional Economic Development Director

Huntington National Bank•Dallas, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Regional Economic Development Director at Huntington Bank builds relationships and partnerships that support regional economic growth, business expansion, and community opportunity. The role brings together community, business, government, and nonprofit leaders and works across Huntington’s regional and business leadership teams to advance economic development initiatives and strengthen the communities the bank serves. The director develops and executes strategic relationship plans with state, regional, and local stakeholders; engages regional market leadership in partnership planning, business collaboration, colleague engagement, and community impact; and represents Huntington among community stakeholders. The role monitors issues connected to economic development activity, protects the bank’s reputation, and helps ensure its engagement creates impact while minimizing risk. It also supports business development and customer partnerships, collaborates across regions and business segments, and communicates the status, opportunities, and challenges of significant economic development activities to regional leadership. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
At least 7 years of experience in economic development, community development and planning, or government relations.
Proven record of community involvement and engagement, with the ability to cultivate and activate a broad network.
Ability and willingness to partner with colleagues at all levels to drive results, execute effectively, and focus on high-impact priorities.
Sound independent judgment and ability to work in a cross-functional, collaborative environment.
Experience communicating complex concepts and programs as concise messages.
Demonstrated success navigating complex issues and managing reputation.
Excellent customer service skills; highly motivated, focused, and goal-oriented.
Ability to interact effectively with all levels across the organization.
Proven sales and negotiation skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to handle multiple priorities and independently solve problems.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance, public administration, or city or regional planning.
Deep experience working with elected officials, community leaders, and business leaders or organizations in diverse economic and geographic environments.
Experience with financial products, services, and sales.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute strategic relationship plans with key state, regional, and local stakeholders involved in major economic development initiatives.
Engage regional market leadership teams in partnership planning, business segment collaboration, colleague engagement, and community impact related to economic development.
Represent Huntington as a recognized market leader with community stakeholders and help establish its leadership position in the economic development ecosystem.
Coordinate with colleagues on sponsorships, event participation, speaking engagements, and social media activity related to economic development.
Monitor local, regional, and state community issues connected to economic development efforts; manage issues and protect Huntington’s reputation and position.
Align bank engagement to optimize impact and opportunity while minimizing risk.
Work with Huntington leaders to use the Optimal Customer Relationship process to support business success.
Identify opportunities to strengthen customer partnerships and create business opportunities.
Collaborate with regional colleagues to leverage local market advantages and pursue cross-region and cross-segment opportunities.
Communicate the status, opportunities, and challenges of signature economic development activities to regional leadership throughout their lifecycle.
Perform other duties as assigned.