Lead, Business Development

Requisition ID: 107797

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People are the heart of our business. As an American Water employee, you will be offered a competitive salary and health benefits package, along with opportunities to develop, grow, and evolve your career. Our benefits packages focus on key areas such as health & wellness, emotional & well-being, and savings for current & future goals.

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About American Water

American Water (NYSE: AWK) is the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the United States. With a history dating back to 1886, We Keep Life Flowing® by providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable drinking water and wastewater services to more than 14 million people across 14 regulated jurisdictions and 18 military installations. American Water’s 6,500 talented professionals leverage their significant expertise and the company’s national size and scale to achieve excellent outcomes for the benefit of customers, employees, investors and other stakeholders.

As one of the fastest growing utilities in the U.S., American Water expects to invest $40 to $42 billion in infrastructure repairs and replacement, system resiliency and regulated acquisitions over the next 10 years. The company has a long-standing history of executing its core operations, aligned with sustainable best practices, through its commitments to safety, affordability, customer service, protecting the environment, an inclusive workforce and strengthening communities.

American Water has been recognized on the 2023 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index for the fifth consecutive year, ranked 18th on Barron’s 100 Most Sustainable U.S. Companies 2023 List, earned the U.S. Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act designation and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s WaterSense® Excellence Award, among additional state, local and national recognitions.

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Primary Role

Responsible for the development of new business opportunities within the assigned

state entity. This includes contacting municipal and privately owned water and

wastewater operations to discuss acquisition.

Key Accountabilities

maintain a steady of low of projects and plans for securing those in line with the business

plan. Identify, qualify and prioritize leads through the use of appropriate tools, local

market data and active targeted prospecting.

manager in development of marketing materials which support business development

opportunities. Updates the business development plan and assesses risks to

commitments for securing sustainable business growth.

coordinates and at times manages multifunction deal team in preparation of acquisition

proposals and presentations. Assist with asset valuation studies and f inancial analysis

and operational viability studies of targeted opportunities with appropriate departments. Key Accountabilities (cont'd)

American Water brand image with the key industry stakeholders within the designated

territory, attend municipal and public meetings as required, plans and staffs trade shows

and industry events.

factors in order to assist in the identification of new business opportunities. Knowledge/Skills

preferred).

including significant experience working with municipal officials. Strong knowledge of the

water industry is strongly preferred. Certifications/ Licenses

Up to 25%, as required

Work Environment

Standard indoor office environment

Competencies

Champions safety

Collaborates

Cultivates innovation

Customer obsessed

Drives Results

Nimble learning

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