Regional Economic Development Manager – GPC Metro South Region

Regional Economic Development Manager – Georgia Power Metro South Region

SUMMARY

This position offers a unique opportunity to serve as a trusted advisor to communities across the Metro South Region, helping them prepare for and attract new economic development investment and grow existing industry. The successful candidate will be a strategic thinker, strong relationship builder, and collaborative partner who thrives in a dynamic environment — and who is eager to grow and contribute to Georgia Power’s legacy of leadership in economic development.

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POSITION COVERAGE AREA:
*** Expected coverage areas: Butts, Clayton, Coweta, Fayette, Southern Fulton, Henry, and Spalding counties.

Home Office:
This position will be based at the Georgia Power Economic Development offices at 75 5th St. in Atlanta. The new team member will be expected to live in or near the defined region or within the metro Atlanta area.

Relocation assistance will be provided if the new team member qualifies.

ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION

At Georgia Power Economic Development, our mission is to grow the economy, build communities, and improve our state. Celebrating our 26th year as a top utility in economic development, we are passionate about our mission and have a lot of fun doing it. Our work is rewarding and continuously evolving, building on our legacy to be a Citizen Wherever We Serve.

We seek a highly motivated professional who can operate independently as a trusted advisor to local communities and partners in the southern part of metro Atlanta, one of eleven regions of the state that our team covers. The ideal candidate will bring a strong foundation in strategic relationship management, business development, and community engagement — with the ability and desire to deepen their expertise in economic and community development.

We do this work by collaborating as a team through the following focus areas:

Recruit Industry:
Grow revenue, jobs, and capital investment. Help companies navigate the site selection journey while working alongside state, regional, and local partners. Focus on business recruitment and expansion opportunities.

Develop Communities:
Cultivate long-term, meaningful relationships around the state and ensure we are supporting local leaders, development authorities, and economic development partners. Create programs and invest in initiatives that support communities’ growth, development, and revitalization.

Create Solutions:
Produce and leverage innovative tools and resources that promote Georgia as a top state for job growth and investment and help creatively tell our story.

We serve as one team working seamlessly with internal and external partners across the Georgia Power and economic development ecosystems. We serve through our values of Integrity, Innovation, and Stewardship.

REGIONAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (RED) TEAM FUNCTIONS

Each Regional Economic Development Manager focuses on six key functions within their region to prepare our regions for productive economic growth:

Economic Development Preparedness

• Develop and maintain awareness of product (land, buildings, infrastructure, other assets, etc.).
• Understand local economies, target industries, and other ecosystem factors; identify strengths, gaps, and barriers to strategic growth.
• Build and maintain exceptional working relationships with key influencers and partners (externally: local development authorities, chambers of commerce, elected officials, Georgia Department of Economic Development. Internally: other Georgia Power organizations like Region External, Power Delivery, Customer Choice, Key Accounts). Promote regionalism and convene stakeholders to advance growth and share best practices.
• Partner with our internal Strategic Solutions team (research, engineering, marketing, etc.) to solve community problems and identify creative solutions.

Programs and Partnerships

• Participate in Georgia Power signature programs as a teacher, program owner, or contributor (e.g., Georgia Academy of Economic Development).
• Engage with key