Economic & Business Development Manager

American Electric Power

Economic and Business Development Manager at Indiana Michigan Power focusing on job growth opportunities through strategic coordination and marketing initiatives. Build relationships with partners and manage projects effectively.

Posted 7/3/2026full-timeFort Wayne • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $116,255 - $151,132 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

As the Economic and Business Development Manager, you are the tip of the spear—hunting, pursuing, and closing high-impact load and job growth opportunities by deploying coordinated site readiness, target industry strategy, and business attraction tactics.
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

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in economics, engineering, finance, business administration, or related field preferred with a minimum of 5 years of economic/business development experience
OR associate's degree with a minimum of 7 years of economic/business development including industry-specific experience
OR 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 the 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
Certified Economic Development Professional designation or similar certification preferred
Master's degree preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation
Comprehensive benefits package that supports overall well-being

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Hard Skills & Tools

Site DevelopmentBusiness Attraction TacticsData AnalysisProposal DevelopmentProject Tracking

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsCollaborationAnalytical SkillsRelationship Management

Certifications

Certified Economic Development Professional