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The selected candidate can sit anywhere within the Piedmont Triad and Charlotte Regions of NC within commutable distance to a Duke Energy office.
Position Summary

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 the deep knowledge of energy and utility company operations to the Economic Development arena
• Using the company’s resources to lead, to innovate, and to ultimately win projects
• Representing the company at all levels and at all times as a consummate professional

Responsibilities

• Manage economic development lead(s)/project(s) in the region by developing effective working relationships with state, regional, and local economic development network 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 NC Department of Commerce, as well as regional and local economic development associations and 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 network representatives as needed to meet client needs. Conduct client visits to service area. Integrate with Business Development & Origination department and appropriate local and state economic development entities where necessary in the recruitment process.
• Implement strategies and tactics for creating economic growth to stimulate the economic vitality of the Carolinas. Assume project ownership responsibilities resulting from business expansions or the transfer of projects from Business Development & Origination – attempting to stay involved until project closure. 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 coordinators, existing customers, new customers, trade show and foreign trip contacts. 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. Support active web page for increased opportunities associated with E-commerce. Provide input as requested to decision-makers on profitable energy pricing strategies.
• Position economic development team internally and externally as key source of knowledge about Duke Energy products and prices to increase the overall value of Duke’s participation in stimulating economic growth. 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 involvement, leadership and quarterbacking regarding project closure. Knowledge of Duke Energy’s distribution and transmission system. Utilize incentives to assure Duke Energy’s competitive position. Meet with clients to assist in determining service needs and provide accurate/quick information to assist communities and states in responding to client’s request for proposals. Provide input as needed in evaluating level of corporate contributions to ally organizations. Maintain business contacts among Duke Energy entities in support of Code of Conduct. Knowledge of Duke Energy’s rate schedules and related product offerings.

Basic/Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Engineering, Economics, Accounting or Business AND five (5) years minimum required related experience
• In lieu of degree(s) and years experience above, High School/GED AND 10 years minimum required related experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Seasoned level of experience with a large multi-functional business unit
• Previous customer interface experience and/or equivalent external
• Strong technical skills/understanding of energy industry
• Wide ranging experience in all facets of rates, power delivery, and customer service.
• In depth exposure to management of large manufacturing projects.
• Experience in General Construction, Real Estate Development, Project Finance.
• Proficiency with mapping programs
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to interface effectively with all levels of management, both internal and external
• Demonstrated leadership abilities to develop, integrate, market, and implement sales strategies/plans/programs
• Ability to manage internal and external relationships, networking, benchmarking
• Demonstrated communication skills with experience in negotiations, preparation of written documents and presentations.
• Effective interpersonal and human relations skills to work with internal and external customers, suppliers, and peers in a team-oriented work environment
• Highly motivated self-starter
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to interface effectively with all levels of management, both internal and external
• Demonstrated leadership abilities to develop, integrate, market, and implement sales strategies/plans/programs
• Economic Development Project management experience
• Ability to manage internal and external relationships, networking, benchmarking
• Demonstrated excellent communication skills with experience in negotiations, preparation of written documents and presentations
• Effective interpersonal and human relations skills to work with internal and external customers, suppliers, and peers in a team-oriented work environment
• Demonstrated ability to focus on details and results-oriented
• Demonstrated innovative and creative problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to take on ambiguous assignments and create deliverables to support business results
• Ability to prioritize numerous multi-tasking requests, discerning between what is important and what is urgent
• Proficiency with basic Microsoft Office applications
• Exceptional organizational skills

Working Conditions

• Virtual Mobility Classification – Work will be performed from a remote location after the onboarding period. However, virtual employees should live within a reasonable commute to a Duke Energy facility
• The selected candidate can sit anywhere within the Piedmont Triad and Charlotte Regions of NC within commutable distance to a Duke Energy office.

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Travel Requirements
25-50%
Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)
No
Represented/Union Position
No
Visa Sponsored Position
No
Posting Expiration Date
Thursday, August 28, 2025
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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• Manage economic development lead(s)/project(s) in the region by developing effective working relationships with state, regional, and local economic development network 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 NC Department of Commerce, as well as regional and local economic development associations and 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 network representatives as needed to meet client needs. Conduct client visits to service area. Integrate with Business Development & Origination department and appropriate local and state economic development entities where necessary in the recruitment process.
• Implement strategies and tactics for creating economic growth to stimulate the economic vitality of the Carolinas. Assume project ownership responsibilities resulting from business expansions or the transfer of projects from Business Development & Origination – attempting to stay involved until project closure. 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 coordinators, existing customers, new customers, trade show and foreign trip contacts. 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. Support active web page for increased opportunities associated with E-commerce. Provide input as requested to decision-makers on profitable energy pricing strategies.
• Position economic development team internally and externally as key source of knowledge about Duke Energy products and prices to increase the overall value of Duke’s participation in stimulating economic growth. 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 involvement, leadership and quarterbacking regarding project closure. Knowledge of Duke Energy’s distribution and transmission system. Utilize incentives to assure Duke Energy’s competitive position. Meet with clients to assist in determining service needs and provide accurate/quick information to assist communities and states in responding to client’s request for proposals. Provide input as needed in evaluating level of corporate contributions to ally organizations. Maintain business contacts among Duke Energy entities in support of Code of Conduct. Knowledge of Duke Energy’s rate schedules and related product offerings