Economic Development Manager​/Senior Economic Development Manager

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

• 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 development.
• 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…