Economic & Business Development Manager

Job Posting End Date

05-11-2026

Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.

Job Summary

Lead Appalachian Power's targeted business development and marketing efforts to attract new industrial customers to locate and expand business operations within the company service territory. Support leadership in the day-to-day operations of the overall economic and business development team. This is a sales and business development role with the manager out in the field doing the day-to-day work of lead generation and prospect management.

Job Description

What You'll Do:

• Proactively identifies and manages business relationships with companies in target sector. Generate business leads and work to secure revenue producing investment in the AEP service territory.
• Serve as a resource to Company personnel involved in Marketing, Community Affairs or Economic Development areas.
• Manage and implement proposals for companies requesting building or sites in AEP territory.
• Support asset utilization and business development efforts.
• Assume other duties as assigned.

What We're Looking For:

• Bachelor's degree in Economics, Engineering, Finance, Business Administration or related field preferred with a minimum of 5 years of economic/business development including industry-specific experience.
• OR Associate's degree with minimum of 7 years of economic/business development including industry-specific experience.
• OR High School Diploma / GED with 10 years of economic/business development including industry-specific experience.

Other Must Haves:

• Certified Economic Development Professional designation or similar certification preferred.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Demonstrated strategic and analytical skills.
• Strong oral and written communications skills, with ability to build relationships and achieve objectives through collaboration with multiple entities both within and outside the organization.
• Demonstrated ability to strategically manage economic development projects.

Where You'll Work:

• On-Site in the APCO Headquarters in Charleston, WV

What You'll Get:

• Base salary
• Annual bonus
• Long-term incentive
• 401K match
• AEP Pension
• Comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees.

Where Putting the Customer First Powers Everything We Do!

At AEP, we’re more than just an energy company — we’re a team of dedicated professionals committed to delivering safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions. Guided by our mission to put the customer first, we strive to exceed expectations by listening, responding, and continuously improving the way we serve our communities. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact and being part of a forward-thinking organization, this is the company for you!

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Compensation Data

Compensation Grade:

SP20-009

Compensation Range:

$116,255.00 - $151,132.50

The Physical Demand Level for this job is: S – Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently. (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.  

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