Description:
Plan, organize and manage resources to bring about the successful completion of a specific project for a company interested in expanding in or relocating to Entergy's service territory. The role is expected to work primarily in a leadership role on multiple concurrent projects, while occasionally working in a support role. Each economic development project is a temporary endeavor, having a defined beginning and end that brings about beneficial change or added value (i.e. revenue, jobs, and capital investment) to Entergy and the communities we serve.
JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Client Interaction - Focus on understanding and responding to the needs of a company considering an investment in our service territory. Utilize listening and problem-solving skills to meet the needs of a prospective client. Understand the risk-taking aspect of a capital investment and accordingly offer business development services that demonstrate speed, confidence, and competence.
- Solutions Development and Presentation - Develop a customized solution for the project that provides a comprehensive, compelling case for investing in our service area. Successfully prepare and communicate the solution internally within Entergy and externally to the prospect. This includes leveraging well-structured documents, presentations, and proposals when applicable.
- Local/Regional/State Knowledge and Expertise - Develop and leverage a high-level expertise in the strengths that our service territory can deliver to project opportunities, including: applicable sites and buildings, relevant regional and community assets, cost advantages, state and local tax advantages, state and local incentive programs, logistics/transportation assets, workforce availability, workforce development programs
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Minimum education required of the position
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Finance, Economics, Engineering, or related field or equivalent work experience.
- Master's degree preferred.