Strategic Economic Development Project Lead

NextEra Energy Resources; Juno Beach (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation provided

Job summary

NextEra Energy's Florida Power & Light Company is seeking a Lead Economic Development Project Manager to oversee a portfolio of economic development initiatives within FPL's service territory. The role requires deep knowledge of target industries and expert project management to support lead generation and represent FPL at sales conferences and industry events.

You will build relationships with local government officials and community leaders, develop proposals, guide prospects through incentive

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or GED required.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 6+ years of experience in related field.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the development and implementation of a statewide economic development strategy that can be integrated throughout the service territory
• Initiates contact with assigned prospects, interviews to obtain information regarding scope of project, economic development potential, and collects intelligence necessary for the creation of a recruitment sales plan
• Builds relationships with top level local government officials, community leaders, and the public to facilitate collaboration of economic planning and development efforts between the company and local communities
• Develops detailed written proposals, provides sales presentations, guides prospects through state and local incentive process
• Conducts market research analysis studies for new business development, agency partnerships or workforce planning
• Directs corporate responses between Rates/Regulatory, Power Delivery and other potential customers looking to relocate or expand within our service territory
• Manages the promotion, implementation and regulatory requirements for the business recruitment rate programs
• Manages the PoweringFlorida.com property database, ensures property listings are complete and accurate and recommends upgrades and enhancements as appropriate
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Education

High School Grad / GED

Bachelor's or Equivalent Experience

Master's Degree

Job description

NextEra Energy's Florida Power & Light Company is seeking a Lead Economic Development Project Manager to oversee a portfolio of economic development initiatives within FPL's service territory. The role requires deep knowledge of target industries and expert project management to support lead generation and represent FPL at sales conferences and industry events.

You will build relationships with local government officials and community leaders, develop proposals, guide prospects through incentive