Chief Growth & Customer Development Leader

Summit Utilities; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Benefits package

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Summit Utilities, Inc. invites a seasoned executive to lead Customer Development and Growth across its multi-state footprint. You will drive enterprise growth, energy efficiency programs, and stakeholder engagement while aligning initiatives with regulatory and financial objectives.

This is a senior role requiring strategic vision and strong leadership across multiple jurisdictions. You will partner with Operations, Regulatory, Finance, Legal, Communications, and executive leadership to deliver

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field is required; MBA preferred.
• Minimum 12 years of leadership in customer development or utility operations.
• Proven ability to lead multi-state programs and engage executives.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise customer development, growth, and energy efficiency strategy across multiple states.
• Translate priorities into actionable growth plans with measurable outcomes.
• Advise executive leadership on market opportunities, risks, and investment priorities.
• Oversee EE/CIP programs and collaborate with Regulatory, Legal, and Government Affairs.
• Build relationships with developers, municipalities, and industry groups.
• Manage budgets, forecasts, and performance reporting for growth initiatives.
• Represent Summit with regulators, customers, and community partners.
• Foster collaboration, innovation, and safety across jurisdictions.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Planning

Regulatory Acumen

Stakeholder Engagement

Energy Efficiency

Analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree (Business/Engineering/Energy)

MBA preferred

Job description

Summit Utilities, Inc. invites a seasoned executive to lead Customer Development and Growth across its multi-state footprint. You will drive enterprise growth, energy efficiency programs, and stakeholder engagement while aligning initiatives with regulatory and financial objectives.

This is a senior role requiring strategic vision and strong leadership across multiple jurisdictions. You will partner with Operations, Regulatory, Finance, Legal, Communications, and executive leadership to deliver