Project Manager, Business and Economic Development

Work Place Flexibility: Onsite 

Legal Entity: Entergy New Orleans, LLC 

JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE:
 

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.

Minimum experience required of the position

• 3 years of experience in business development and/or economic development.
• Experience with financial analysis and/or real estate development is desirable, but not required.

Minimum knowledge, skills and abilities required of the position

• Proficiency in Microsoft: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Great communications skills including written reports and verbal presentations.

Any certificates, licenses, etc. required for the position

• None

 

 

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Primary Location: Louisiana-New Orleans Louisiana : New Orleans 
Job Function: Professional
FLSA Status: Professional 
Relocation Option: No Relocation Offered
Union description/code: NBU NON BARGAINING UNIT 
Number of Openings: 1
Req ID: 115531
Travel Percentage:25% to 50%

 

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