Economic & Business Development Manager

Job Posting End Date 07-13-2026.
Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.
Job Summary As a unit of American Electric Power (Nasdaq: AEP), one of the largest investor‑owned electric utilities in the United States, Indiana Michigan Power (I&M) is committed to creating long‑term, sustainable value for our customers, investors and the communities we serve. Serving approximately 600,000 customers across Indiana and Michigan, I&M delivers safe, reliable energy while providing an outstanding customer experience.
Responsibilities Lead coordination and execution of site development initiatives (e.g., Future Ready Sites), including partner alignment, timelines, and deliverables
Develop and execute targeted marketing strategies and materials to promote available sites and buildings across the I&M footprint
Coordinate and support business attraction initiatives
Develop high-quality marketing and presentation materials to support business recruitment efforts
Build and maintain strong relationships and contact databases with site selectors, brokers, and commercial real estate partners
Manage and continuously improve CRM data integrity for project tracking, pipeline visibility, and reporting
Coordinate closely with technical teams to develop proposals and work through challenges
Develop regular reporting and insights to inform leadership decision‑making and strategic planning
Serve as the initial point of contact for new leads, conducting preliminary vetting and qualification
Ensure timely, clear, and professional communication throughout early‑stage project engagement
Qualifications Bachelor's degree in economics, engineering, finance, business administration or related field preferred with a minimum of 5 years of economic/business development including industry‑specific experience
Associate's degree with minimum of 7 years of economic/business development including industry‑specific experience
High school diploma / GED with 8 years of economic/business development including industry‑specific experience
Demonstrated strategic and analytical skills
Strong oral and written communications skills, with ability to build relationships and achieve objectives through collaboration with multiple entities both within and outside the organization
Demonstrated ability to strategically manage economic development projects
Preferred Requirements Certified Economic Development Professional designation or similar certification preferred
Master's degree preferred
Benefits In addition to a competitive compensation, AEP offers a unique comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well‑being of our employees.
Compensation Grade: SP20-009.
Range: $116,255.00 – $151,132.50.
Physical Demand Level for this job is: S – Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently. (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.
Equal Employment Opportunity It is hereby reaffirmed that it is the policy of American Electric Power (AEP) to provide Equal Employment Opportunity in all respects of the employer-employee relationship including recruiting, hiring, upgrading and promotion, conditions and privileges of employment, company sponsored training programs, educational assistance, social and recreational programs, compensation, benefits, transfers, discipline, layoffs and termination of employment to all employees and applicants without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. When required by law, we might record certain information or applicants for employment may be invited to voluntarily disclose protected characteristics.

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