Economic Development Manager

Alliant Energy

. Lead community business support, retention, and growth efforts through customer programs, utility service provisions, and load growth opportunities .

Posted 10/1/2026full-timeCedar Rapids • Iowa • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $130,000 - $150,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in economic development strategy, community engagement, and customer account management, with a strong focus on fostering relationships and driving growth initiatives. Proficient in data analysis and business development within the utility industry and related sectors.

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Economic Development StrategyCustomer Account ManagementTeam LeadershipData AnalysisBusiness Development

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Hard Skills

Account PlanningBusiness NegotiationsCompetitive IntelligenceContract ManagementCustomer Experience ManagementCustomer Journey MappingCustomer Needs AnalysisCustomer Success ManagementSales ForecastingSegmentation Strategy

Soft Skills

Team DevelopmentPerformance FeedbackCommunicationCollaborationInclusivity

Tools & Technologies

Database ManagementResearch ToolsMarketing PlansOutreach StrategiesEconomic Development Initiatives

Industry Keywords

Utility IndustryEconomic Development TrendsCommunity RelationsGovernment RelationsIndustrial Biotechnology

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead community business support, retention, and growth efforts through customer programs, utility service provisions, and load growth opportunities
Develop and implement economic development strategy, planning, and initiatives
Manage and lead a team executing economic development activities for gas and electric products and services
Hire, reward, develop, and provide performance feedback to employees while fostering an inclusive and safe workplace
Conduct strategic customer account reviews covering customer needs, usage trends, market analysis, competitors, and future load growth
Represent Alliant Energy to municipal, local, and state officials, economic development committees, conferences, and events
Assist communities with business and industrial park planning, development, and attraction efforts
Provide information and technical advice on grants, loans, incentives, land use, and community planning
Promote Alliant Energy territories through outreach and creative marketing plans
Oversee database management, research, and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders
Lead research and process development to improve economic development strategies and programs
Liaise with higher education institutions and public-private partnerships
Coordinate outreach plans, higher education resources, and partnership activity measurement
Travel 1–3 days per week for customer and community meetings and one week out of state per month
Perform other duties supporting company values and purpose

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree emphasis in Business Administration, Marketing, Communications, or related field (Preferred)
Associate Degree emphasis in Business Administration, Marketing, Communications, or related field (Preferred)
3 years of supervisory experience or equivalent
5 years of technical or professional experience in economic development, community/government relations, or industrial, community, or commercial customer relations/account management (Preferred)
Experience with manufacturing, food ingredients, animal feed, industrial biotechnology, and health-related businesses
Knowledge of current economic development trends
Understanding of utility industry, economic development, information technology, and regulatory trends
Skills in account planning, business development, business negotiations, competitive intelligence, contract management, customer experience management, customer journey mapping, customer needs analysis, customer success management, data analysis, sales forecasting, segmentation strategy, and solutions selling
Successful completion of a background check and drug screen where applicable
Visa sponsorship not supported

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive pay
Comprehensive health and retirement benefits
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
Volunteer opportunities
Annual incentive program eligibility
Reasonable accommodation during the hiring process