Market Development Director, Public Affairs & Partnerships

Beale Infrastructure; Arizona City (AZ); On-site; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental coverage

401(k)

Job summary

Beale Infrastructure seeks a Director of Market Development to lead engagement strategies with stakeholders, drive go-to-market initiatives, and protect the company’s license to operate for new data center projects.

The role requires strategic thinking across public policy, media relations, and community engagement, with responsibility for coalitions, incentives, and communications for local and state initiatives.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in public affairs, corporate communications, government relations or economic development in technology, infrastructure, or real estate development sectors.
• Proven ability to develop and execute strategic communications plans.
• Knowledge of state and local economic development incentives and their applicability to data centers.
• Deep understanding of public policy processes and regulatory environments impacting data centers.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to simplify complex technical information for diverse audiences.
• Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with public and private sector stakeholders.
• Experience in crisis communications and issues management.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Beale's development team to lay the groundwork for successful approval of data center sites and suitable conditions for data center operations over the long term.
• Develop and implement strategic market development roadmaps plans to support business objectives and enhance project success.
• Foster strong Beale-community relationships at both local and state levels
• Develop strategic roadmaps and communications plans for projects
• Maintain license to operate in region and across the portfolio through strategic advisory both internally and externally.
• Support Public Relations and Communications teams on media relations, including proactive outreach, responding to inquiries, and developing press materials.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with government officials, industry associations, and community leaders.
• Develop talking points and communications plans for Beale through public approvals including developing comprehensive presentations for local and state governments.
• Prepare and deliver compelling presentations, speeches, and other communications to internal and external audiences.
• Collaborate with internal teams (PR, Development, Policy) to ensure consistent messaging and alignment on key initiatives.
• Identify and manage speaking opportunities and executive thought leadership platforms.
• Develop and manage the community investments budget for their respective region.

Skills

Public affairs

Corporate communications

Government relations

Economic development

Strategic communications

Crisis communications

Stakeholder engagement

Policy understanding

Job description

Beale Infrastructure seeks a Director of Market Development to lead engagement strategies with stakeholders, drive go-to-market initiatives, and protect the company’s license to operate for new data center projects.

The role requires strategic thinking across public policy, media relations, and community engagement, with responsibility for coalitions, incentives, and communications for local and state initiatives.