Duke Energy
Senior Economic Development Manager (Raleigh or Eastern NC)
Duke Energy, Raleigh, North Carolina, United States, 27601
More than a career - a chance to make a difference in people's lives.
Build an exciting, rewarding career with us – help us make a difference for millions of people every day. Consider joining the Duke Energy team, where you'll find a friendly work environment, opportunities for growth and development, recognition for your work, and competitive pay and benefits.
Job SummaryThe preferred location for this position is Raleigh NC, other Duke Energy locations within Eastern NC may be considered.
This position is responsible for encouraging and enabling growth – growth and economic prosperity for the communities we serve, and the corresponding revenue growth that comes as a byproduct. A successful Senior Economic Development Manager will accomplish that by:
Cultivating and caring for a wide array of economic development relationships at the local, regional and state levels.
Bringing curiosity and an aggressive willingness to learn in any areas that need development – whether utility/energy industry knowledge, or North Carolina’s economic development culture and ecosystem.
Being excited about transformation in the energy industry and elevating critical thinking skills as a complex problem solver, with a commitment to agility and continuous improvement.
Developing an understanding of the forces that drive projects to select a specific location, and the tactics utilized by the economic development profession in winning these projects.
Building productive relationships within the site selection community and other key influencers/allies to generate opportunities.
Leading horizontally and leveraging internal Company resources and allies to innovate, and to take responsible risks to encourage a successful project outcome.
Representing the Company at all levels and at all times as a consummate professional, excellent communicator and valued and trusted teammate.
Fostering a competitive spirit.
Responsibilities
Manage economic development leads/projects in the region by developing effective working relationships with state, regional and local economic development partners to enhance Duke Energy's influence in the regional economy. Manage leads/projects in the region - overseeing activity, resources, negotiations, and solutions required for project closure.
Engagement with internal partners including Large Account Management, Government Affairs & Community Relations, Transmission & Distribution Engineering, Rates & Regulatory, Capacity Planning, Resource Planning, Load Forecasting and Legal – to share your view through the economic development and prospective customer lens and receive and understand their view. Drive internal solutions through consensus building to meet project requirements.
Drive efforts to identify, improve and advance sites with industrial development potential in partnership with local and regional economic development organizations through the Duke Energy Site Readiness Program. Maximize the impact of internal resources to bring new sites to inventory and improve the marketability of existing sites.
Position economic development team internally and externally as a key source of knowledge about Duke Energy products and prices to increase the overall value of Duke's participation in stimulating economic growth.
Basic/Required Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Engineering, Economics, Accounting or Business
Minimum 5 years related work experience
In lieu of the Bachelors degree and 5 years related work experience, High School/GED and 10 years related work experience.
Desired Qualifications
Previous customer interface experience and/or external equivalent, with emphasis on economic development project management
Excellent communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal, with demonstrated experience in negotiations
Understanding of the energy industry including power delivery, rates and customer service
Demonstrated leadership abilities to develop, integrate, market and implement sales strategies/plans/programs
Proficiency with CRM software, Salesforce preferred, as well as mapping and GIS applications
Working Conditions
Hybrid Mobility Classification – Work will be performed from both remote and onsite locations after the onboarding period. However, hybrid employees should live within a reasonable daily commute to a Duke Energy facility.
Specific Requirements
Valid Driver's License
Travel Requirements25-50%
Relocation Assistance ProvidedNo
Represented/Union PositionNo
Visa Sponsored PositionNo
Posting Expiration DateThursday, October 3, 2024
All job postings expire at 12:01 AM on the posting expiration date.
Please note that in order to be considered for this position, you must possess all of the basic/required qualifications.
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Build an exciting, rewarding career with us – help us make a difference for millions of people every day. Consider joining the Duke Energy team, where you'll find a friendly work environment, opportunities for growth and development, recognition for your work, and competitive pay and benefits.
Job SummaryThe preferred location for this position is Raleigh NC, other Duke Energy locations within Eastern NC may be considered.
This position is responsible for encouraging and enabling growth – growth and economic prosperity for the communities we serve, and the corresponding revenue growth that comes as a byproduct. A successful Senior Economic Development Manager will accomplish that by:
Cultivating and caring for a wide array of economic development relationships at the local, regional and state levels.
Bringing curiosity and an aggressive willingness to learn in any areas that need development – whether utility/energy industry knowledge, or North Carolina’s economic development culture and ecosystem.
Being excited about transformation in the energy industry and elevating critical thinking skills as a complex problem solver, with a commitment to agility and continuous improvement.
Developing an understanding of the forces that drive projects to select a specific location, and the tactics utilized by the economic development profession in winning these projects.
Building productive relationships within the site selection community and other key influencers/allies to generate opportunities.
Leading horizontally and leveraging internal Company resources and allies to innovate, and to take responsible risks to encourage a successful project outcome.
Representing the Company at all levels and at all times as a consummate professional, excellent communicator and valued and trusted teammate.
Fostering a competitive spirit.
Responsibilities
Manage economic development leads/projects in the region by developing effective working relationships with state, regional and local economic development partners to enhance Duke Energy's influence in the regional economy. Manage leads/projects in the region - overseeing activity, resources, negotiations, and solutions required for project closure.
Engagement with internal partners including Large Account Management, Government Affairs & Community Relations, Transmission & Distribution Engineering, Rates & Regulatory, Capacity Planning, Resource Planning, Load Forecasting and Legal – to share your view through the economic development and prospective customer lens and receive and understand their view. Drive internal solutions through consensus building to meet project requirements.
Drive efforts to identify, improve and advance sites with industrial development potential in partnership with local and regional economic development organizations through the Duke Energy Site Readiness Program. Maximize the impact of internal resources to bring new sites to inventory and improve the marketability of existing sites.
Position economic development team internally and externally as a key source of knowledge about Duke Energy products and prices to increase the overall value of Duke's participation in stimulating economic growth.
Basic/Required Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Engineering, Economics, Accounting or Business
Minimum 5 years related work experience
In lieu of the Bachelors degree and 5 years related work experience, High School/GED and 10 years related work experience.
Desired Qualifications
Previous customer interface experience and/or external equivalent, with emphasis on economic development project management
Excellent communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal, with demonstrated experience in negotiations
Understanding of the energy industry including power delivery, rates and customer service
Demonstrated leadership abilities to develop, integrate, market and implement sales strategies/plans/programs
Proficiency with CRM software, Salesforce preferred, as well as mapping and GIS applications
Working Conditions
Hybrid Mobility Classification – Work will be performed from both remote and onsite locations after the onboarding period. However, hybrid employees should live within a reasonable daily commute to a Duke Energy facility.
Specific Requirements
Valid Driver's License
Travel Requirements25-50%
Relocation Assistance ProvidedNo
Represented/Union PositionNo
Visa Sponsored PositionNo
Posting Expiration DateThursday, October 3, 2024
All job postings expire at 12:01 AM on the posting expiration date.
Please note that in order to be considered for this position, you must possess all of the basic/required qualifications.
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