Job Information
PPL Corporation Manager Business and Economic Development in Lexington, Kentucky
Company Summary Statement
Louisville Gas and Electric Company and Kentucky Utilities Company, part of the PPL Corporation (NYSE: PPL) family of companies, are regulated utilities that serve more than 1.3 million customers and have consistently ranked among the best companies for customer service in the United States. LG&E serves 334,000 natural gas and 433,000 electric customers in Louisville and 16 surrounding counties. KU serves 569,000 customers in 77 Kentucky counties and five counties in Virginia. LG&E and KU are major employers and active supporters of the communities they serve. They empower employees, community members and initiatives across their service territory through volunteerism and investments in organizations that support education, sustainability and wellbeing.
Overview
This position is responsible for managing the aspects of PPL's business and economic development strategies and
implementation in Kentucky. Position serves as key liaison with statewide government and regional entities
involved in economic development, growth and retention of large commercial and industrial customer segments.
Provides strategic leadership in the execution of marketing initiatives and analytics for the Company. Leads
marketing activities and builds business cases and strategies to support new business opportunities. Works
across key departments and with internal stakeholders to lead new business development strategies to drive
business expansion and retention, as well as electrification opportunities.
This position could be located in Louisville or Lexington, KY.
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Responsibilities
• Serves as a Company executive spokesperson in venues involving business and economic development,
including engagement with key stakeholders.
• Manages the development and execution of strategies to address the energy needs and options for
commercial and industrial customers and establishes Company credibility as a source of energy services and
solutions.
• Identifies and proposes compelling solutions to secure new business and facilitate expansion of existing
business customers. Develops an understanding of incentives and regulatory tariffs.
• Develop, deploy, and sustain initiatives that earn the trust and confidence of commercial and industrial
accounts relative to how the electricity provided by the Company impacts their business. This is a broad
responsibility requiring the development of a customer support strategy which establishes effective two-way
communication about the physical service provided and the accurate application of rates, tariffs, policies,
procedures and energy programs.
• Contributes to the business plan through multi-year growth strategies and load forecasting.
• Stays abreast of emerging utility energy trends and technologies to ensure effective quality solutions for
customers on energy projects/solutions.
• Develops and maintains strong and effective relationships with internal stakeholders (such as Rates and
Regulatory, Legal, Electric Distribution Operations, Research and Development, Corporate Communications,
and External Affairs) and external stakeholders (large industrial and commercial customers, government
officials, community and economic development leaders.).
• Represents the Company in regulatory proceedings and collaborative efforts concerning emerging businesses
and economic development efforts.
• Represents the Company within constituent communities and serves on boards, advisory committees and
task forces to advance the Company’s role in business and economic development. In coordination with
External and Civic Affairs, serves on, and identifies key Company personnel, to serve on boards, advisory
committees and task forces to expand the Company’s role in business and economic development.
• Performs all other duties and projects as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards
Qualifications
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree in Business, Public Administration, Economics Engineering or other relevant degree.
Required Experience
7+ years related experience, with recent experience in Kentucky.
Demonstrated experience working with senior executives in large businesses/commercial/industrial area.
Proven strategic thinking.
Strong leadership and entrepreneurial skills coupled with analytical ability to interpret data.
Solid strategic thinker with capability to identify and address customer expectations in a changing energy environment.
Should possess excellent interpersonal ability to handle the communicative aspects of this job including relationship building with internal and external stakeholders.
Preferred Qualfications
• Master’s degree
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong written and oral presentation skills and a demonstrated track record of external public speaking in Company-related venues.
• Innovative in developing solutions and proposals to address customer needs.
Work Conditions
Normal office environment. Some travel required. Customer site and plant visits – subject to dirt, heat, noise,
fumes, etc.
Physical Effort
Primarily sitting with optional standing and walking.
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree in Business, Public Administration, Economics Engineering or other relevant degree.
Required Experience
7+ years related experience, with recent experience in Kentucky.
Demonstrated experience working with senior executives in large businesses/commercial/industrial area.
Proven strategic thinking.
Strong leadership and entrepreneurial skills coupled with analytical ability to interpret data.
Solid strategic thinker with capability to identify and address customer expectations in a changing energy environment.
Should possess excellent interpersonal ability to handle the communicative aspects of this job including relationship building with internal and external stakeholders.
Preferred Qualfications
• Master’s degree
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong written and oral presentation skills and a demonstrated track record of external public speaking in Company-related venues.
• Innovative in developing solutions and proposals to address customer needs.
Work Conditions
Normal office environment. Some travel required. Customer site and plant visits – subject to dirt, heat, noise,
fumes, etc.
Physical Effort
Primarily sitting with optional standing and walking.
• Serves as a Company executive spokesperson in venues involving business and economic development,
including engagement with key stakeholders.
• Manages the development and execution of strategies to address the energy needs and options for
commercial and industrial customers and establishes Company credibility as a source of energy services and
solutions.
• Identifies and proposes compelling solutions to secure new business and facilitate expansion of existing
business customers. Develops an understanding of incentives and regulatory tariffs.
• Develop, deploy, and sustain initiatives that earn the trust and confidence of commercial and industrial
accounts relative to how the electricity provided by the Company impacts their business. This is a broad
responsibility requiring the development of a customer support strategy which establishes effective two-way
communication about the physical service provided and the accurate application of rates, tariffs, policies,
procedures and energy programs.
• Contributes to the business plan through multi-year growth strategies and load forecasting.
• Stays abreast of emerging utility energy trends and technologies to ensure effective quality solutions for
customers on energy projects/solutions.
• Develops and maintains strong and effective relationships with internal stakeholders (such as Rates and
Regulatory, Legal, Electric Distribution Operations, Research and Development, Corporate Communications,
and External Affairs) and external stakeholders (large industrial and commercial customers, government
officials, community and economic development leaders.).
• Represents the Company in regulatory proceedings and collaborative efforts concerning emerging businesses
and economic development efforts.
• Represents the Company within constituent communities and serves on boards, advisory committees and
task forces to advance the Company’s role in business and economic development. In coordination with
External and Civic Affairs, serves on, and identifies key Company personnel, to serve on boards, advisory
committees and task forces to expand the Company’s role in business and economic development.
• Performs all other duties and projects as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards
Remote Work
The company reserves the right to determine if this position will be assigned to work on-site, remotely, or a combination of both. Assigned work location may change. In the case of remote work, physical presence in the office/on-site may be required to engage in face-to-face interaction and coordination of work among direct reports and co-workers.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Our company is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer dedicated to diversity and the strength it brings to the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identify, genetic information, disability status, or any other protected characteristic.
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