Business Developer - Key Accounts and Economic Development

Job Description

Business Developer - Key Accounts & Economic Development

At EnergyUnited, we don’t just deliver electricity - we empower progress. We’re looking for dynamic and driven Business Developers to help us grow our member base and lead innovative energy service initiatives by building meaningful relationships with our key commercial and industrial members, developers, and economic partners.

If you have a passion for building strategic partnerships, a knack for identifying market opportunities, and a drive to shape the energy landscape in our region, this is your chance to make a high-impact contribution.

What You’ll Do

Build and strengthen relationships with Key Accounts, economic development agencies, and local officials

Identify new business opportunities and lead efforts to expand EnergyUnited’s energy services and territory

Track municipal activity, monitor market intelligence, and position EnergyUnited competitively in the C&I space

Represent EnergyUnited in economic development initiatives and utility service negotiations

Design rate proposals and strategic plans to attract and retain major business members

Develop business plans for non-electric utility services and support growth initiatives within EnergyUnited Services

Monitor satisfaction and performance metrics, ensuring we stay aligned with member needs and future energy trends

What We’re Looking For

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Engineering or related field (Master’s preferred)

5+ years’ experience in business development, economic development, sales, or planning with strong results in external stakeholder engagement

Knowledge of rate design, financial modeling, municipal law, and strategic planning

Proven ability to analyze complex information, negotiate effectively, and represent the company in high-level discussions

Excellent communication, organization, and relationship-building skills

Strong Microsoft Office and presentation software skills

Valid NC Driver’s License and the ability to travel as needed

Work Environment

Hybrid work arrangement: split between the office and work from home

Travel throughout our service area for meetings and site visits

Must reside within our 19-county service territory or within 40 road miles of an EnergyUnited office

Why EnergyUnited?

When you join EnergyUnited, you're not just taking a job - you're joining a purpose-driven Electric cooperative committed to innovation, member satisfaction, and powering communities forward. We invest in our people, support local economies, and provide energy solutions that create lasting impact.

Your next big opportunity starts here!

Full-time

Hybrid remote