Business Development Executive (Economic Development)

About Us

Ameren is a leader in the energy industry, and our transformation toward more clean, renewable energy is also transforming other industries and infrastructure in our communities.

As a regional company serving local customers, we not only serve our communities, we're a part of them. This isn't just a job.

At Ameren, we invest in you, so you can power the quality of life you want.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is one of the core values that guides us in everything we do. We are committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that brings diverse perspectives to every area of our business.

Our benefits include :

• Medical coverage on date of hire
• 100% employer paid cash balance pension plan
• 401(k) with company match fully vested on date of hire
• Minimum of 15 days paid vacation and 12 paid holidays
• Paid parentalleave and family caregiver leave

About Ameren Missouri

Ameren Missouri has been providing electric and gas service for more than 100 years, and our electric rates are among the lowest in the nation.

Ameren Missouri's mission is to power the quality of life for our 1.2 million electric and 132,000 natural gas customers in central and eastern Missouri.

Our service area covers 64 counties and more than 500 communities including the greater St. Louis area.

About The Position

• The Business Development Executive is responsible for creating and sustaining Ameren revenue by engaging the highest level of personnel at large Commercial and Industrial (C&I) customer accounts to communicate Ameren competitive business advantages;
• facilitate the negotiation of Ameren energy and service agreements; support customer energy and technology solutions; implement proactive community and business development strategies in partnership with local / regional / state development agencies;

support service area investment / job creation and public policy implementation; and help foster positive community stewardship on behalf of Ameren's family of companies.

Key responsibilities include :

• Implement business-to-business strategies to attract new business location, encourage expansion / reinvestment of existing customers and serve as a channel to identify new opportunities for revenue and growth for Ameren companies.
• Provide technical support and leadership to elected officials and state / local / regional development organizations to enhance market capacity and development resources to compete for business attraction, expansion and retention.
• Take lead in representing and communicating Ameren business segment and service area competitive business advantages to the marketplace and serve as the portal for business development opportunities and value-added services to commercial and industrial customers.
• Respond to requests for proposals and provide technical support, (including data, energy rate analysis, and infrastructure review), project management coordination and service level agreements with new and expanding businesses seeking investment and growth in the Ameren service territory.
• Originate and support customer centric development strategies and energy technology applications among specific industry sectors that are consistent with the Ameren service area customer base in order to enhance customer service experience.
• Lead joint strategic planning with key account personnel to develop and support mutual performance and financial objectives, customer satisfaction ratings and both short and long term account management milestones.
• Coordinate the delivery of energy services and respond to customer requirements in cooperation with Energy Operations and Key Account personnel to meet line extension deadlines and deployment of emerging electric / natural gas energy technologies.
• Strengthen Ameren's collaborative relationships with local, regional elected leaders, economic development allies and state agencies to advance Ameren's business growth and public policy objectives.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university required. Master's degree in business, urban planning, real estate, public administration, finance or marketing preferred.

Two or more years of relevant experience required (e.g., Business development, economic development). Experience within the utility industry is preferred.

Certifications from recognized industry organizations (e.g., planning, economic development, project management, real estate) preferred.

Technical career path level and salary depends upon applicant's credentials. Open to all levels.

In addition to the above qualifications, the successful candidate will demonstrate :

Knowledge of economic and community development processes; Proven communication skills (written, oral and digital) to explain complex issues in easy-to-understand manner for diverse audiences;

ability to build relationships and trust with individuals both inside and outside the organization; Ability to collaborate across large groups of stakeholders.

Additional Information

Ameren's selection process includes a series of interviews and may include a leadership assessment process. Specific details will be provided to qualified candidates.

Career level depends on candidate credentials.

If end date is listed, the posting will come down at 12 : 00 am on that date :

Thursday September 19, 2024

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, military service or status, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other class, trait, or status protected by law.