Market Specialist - Innovation
Job Description
Market Specialist - Innovation
Description
This position is responsible for supporting economic development related to primarily EnergyTech, CleanTech, and Sustainability startups with an additional focus on supporting startups participating in local accelerators, or which align with business needs. The successful candidate must be able to communicate effectively with all levels of employees - in particular, the candidate must be comfortable facilitating discussions and maximizing group interactions and participation. Interaction with multiple System and Operating Company departments is necessary. Portions of the work produced by this position may be subject to review by the State of Alabama Department of Commerce or the Innovation Corporation.
Job Responsibilities Include:
- Build mentor network of Subject Matter Experts within APC and beyond that can be used by startups working with APC to advance their business model.
- Coordinate internal accelerator grant applications - Growing Alabama and any other grant application for startup accelerators that may further company interests.
- Develop a Playbook that will be used to work with internal partners and external partners to help nurture local startup ecosystems and to be able to document activity.
- Policy watch/development - monitor and actively participate as needed in Legislature initiatives and other activity that could create sources of funding for accelerator efforts or impact what is considered on a statewide level and which may impact any efforts to support venture activity in Alabama.
- Screening level support to find companies that may be candidates for Techstars EnergyTech and to find other local startups that may be of benefit to Alabama Power.
- Identification of potential pilots that may result from working with a startup. Potential pilots are then to be discussed amongst our partner network to determine appetite for engagement if selected.
- Ability to coordinate internal engagement supporting startup activity. Which includes key business partners (R&D, New Ventures, Treasury, Public Relations, Technology Organization, etc and varying depending on individual companies).
- Work with startups participating in local accelerators by helping to provide contacts internal to SO that would be useful for the companies involved and think of connections that need to be made externally as well.
- Supporting various accelerators throughout the service territory by attending local events and by participating in pitch day contributions etc. (ACN, Launchpad, etc.)
- Coordinate startup support related activity with similarly situated individuals at other companies within Alabama.
- Cultivate and increase innovation at Alabama Power and within the service territory.
Education
- Bachelor's Degree is preferred; Master's Degree is preferred
- Proven record of pursuing entrepreneurial endeavors
- Ability to build a network internal and external to the company (city or state officials is a plus)
- Demonstrated ability to facilitate group discussions
- Proficiency in all MS Office products
- Ability to think outside of what constitutes a traditional investor-owned utility and be able to identify and quantify associated risks
- Perform job accurately and timely with a consideration for the use of supporting data to inform and guide decisions.
- Able to work independently
- Comfortable making educated assumptions versus providing textbook precision
- Ability to effectively communicate (written and orally) unfamiliar concepts and ideas
- Ability to persuade others
- Proven ability as a self-starter and performing successfully under deadlines
- Proven ability to manage changing priorities
Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is a leading energy company serving 9 million customers through its subsidiaries as of Jan. 1, 2019. The company provides clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy through electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company serving wholesale customers across America, a leading distributed energy infrastructure company, a fiber optics network and telecommunications services . Southern Company brands are known for excellent customer service, high reliability and affordable prices below the national average. For more than a century, we have been building the future of energy and developing the full portfolio of energy resources, including carbon-free nuclear, advanced carbon capture technologies, natural gas, renewables, energy efficiency and storage technology. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation and a low-carbon future, Southern Company and its subsidiaries develop the customized energy solutions our customers and communities require to drive growth and prosperity. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and govern our business to the benefit of our world. Our corporate culture and hiring practices have been recognized nationally by the U.S. Department of Defense, G.I. Jobs magazine, DiversityInc, Black Enterprise, Forbes and the Women's Choice Award. To learn more, visit www.southerncompany.com.
Southern Company is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.
Job Field: Sales & Marketing
Job Type: Standard
Primary Location: Alabama-Metro Birmingham/Eastern AL-Birmingham
Operating Company: Alabama Power Company
Job Type: Standard
Travel (Up to): Yes, 25 % of the Time
Work Location(s):
APC Corporate Headquarters - 600 North 18th Street (600BIRMINGHAM)
600 North 18th Street
Birmingham, 35203
Req ID: APC2007677
Date Posted
12/13/2022
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