Economic Development Senior Consultant
About this role
CenterPoint Energy and its predecessor companies have been in business for more than 150 years.
Our Vision: Our vision is to become the most admired utility in the United States through the execution of our long-term growth strategy. We have an unwavering commitment to safely and reliably deliver electricity and natural gas to millions of people.
Our Commitment: CenterPoint Energy is committed to creating an inclusive work environment where business results are achieved through the skills, abilities and talents of our diverse workforce.
At CenterPoint Energy, individuals are respected for their contributions toward our company objectives. We strive for an inclusive work environment across all levels that is reflective of the available workforce in the communities we serve.
Job Summary
The Economic Development Senior Product Manager leads CenterPoint Energy’s economic development storytelling strategy and leverages a wide range of marketing tools to support business growth. This role promotes the CenterPoint Energy Economic Development team through digital and print channels to drive new business recruitment, expansion, and to provide marketing support for CNP’s economic development partners.
Essential Functions
Strategic Marketing Leadership
- Develops and implements growth marketing strategies, maintains a database of new ideas, and conducts competitive, customer, and product analysis to identify strategic opportunities.
- Secures approval for strategic marketing plans and leads their execution by aligning prospect needs, market opportunities, and organizational competencies.
Partner & Market Analysis
- Analyzes economic development partners and CNP’s assigned product lines to identify business growth opportunities.
- Builds marketing plans for lead generation, conducts environmental and customer research, and develops comprehensive business plans covering marketing mix, budgets, and performance forecasts.
- Oversees marketing spending, manages budget variances, and ensures cost-effective execution to achieve growth and profitability objectives.
Continued Essential Functions
Commercialization & Implementation
- Develops tactical implementation plans for new strategies, business opportunities, and markets.
- Leads cross-functional teams to meet aggressive timelines and quality standards.
- Plans and executes pilot/market testing when appropriate, evaluates outcomes, and ensures smooth rollout of marketing initiatives.
- Communicates plans effectively to leadership, sales teams, service providers, and partner organizations.
Continuous Improvement & Team Development
- Anticipates implementation requirements and communicates channel and support needs across teams.
- Provides feedback on projects, mentors analysts, and promotes continuous improvement in marketing processes.
- Demonstrates strong leadership in team settings, driving collaboration, decisiveness, and results-oriented problem solving.
Professional & Managerial Excellence
- Demonstrates initiative, resourcefulness, sound judgment, and integrity.
- Acts with decisiveness in setting priorities and overcoming barriers, while influencing others in a cross-functional environment.
Education Description
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Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or related field required.
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MBA with a marketing emphasis preferred.
Experience
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Minimum of five (5) years of experience in marketing and sales environments.
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Proven accomplishments in product marketing implementation, new product development, or strategic marketing.
Physical Requirements
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Operate personal computers (desktop/laptop) for extended periods.
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Ability to sit and view computer terminals for prolonged timeframes.
Working Conditions
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Fast-paced environment with high daily deadlines.
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Indoor office setting (open cubicle or private office).
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Ability to travel as needed.
We want you to know
Being a part of the CenterPoint Energy team is more than a career alone. It's an opportunity to make a positive impact. You will be an integral part of enabling everyday life and the pursuit of possibilities for the customers we serve and the communities we share. The vital services we provide are at the core of making our world work, and by sharing your energy with us, we'll create a better tomorrow together.
What we bring to you
- Competitive pay
- Paid training
- Benefits eligibility begins on your first day
- Transit subsidies
- Flexible work schedule, paid holidays and paid time off
- Access to discounts at fitness clubs and an on-site wellness center at our headquarters in Houston
- Professional growth and development programs including tuition reimbursement
- 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match dollar-for-dollar up to 6% and a company contribution of 3% regardless of your contribution
Job Type: Full Time
Posting Start Date: 08/19/2026
Posting End Date: 08/26/2026
This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a), and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.
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Company at a glance
CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (NYSE: CNP) is a multi-state electric and natural gas delivery company serving approximately 7 million metered customers across Indiana, Minnesota, Ohio, and Texas. The company is headquartered in Houston and is the only Texas-domiciled investor-owned utility. As of December 31, 2024, the company had approximately $44 billion in assets. With approximately 8,300 employees, CenterPoint Energy and its predecessor companies have been serving customers for more than 150 years. For more information, visit CenterPointEnergy.com.
Workforce Diversity
CenterPoint Energy is committed to creating an inclusive work environment where business results are achieved through the skills, abilities and talents of our diverse workforce. At CenterPoint Energy, individuals are respected for their contributions toward our company objectives. We strive for an inclusive work environment across all levels that is reflective of the available workforce in the communities we serve.
We foster
- a culture that considers different backgrounds and viewpoints as competitive advantages,
- an environment with opportunities for professional development; and
- respect for each other, our customers and business partners
For more information, visit https://careers.centerpointenergy.com/
Community Guidelines
CenterPoint Energy is committed to our core values of safety, integrity, accountability, initiative, and respect for our customers, investors, employees and communities. With that in mind, we invite and encourage respectful, courteous and thoughtful comments and discussions on our social media pages that are on-topic and relevant.
Comments that harass, threaten, offend, defame, mislead or contain false information will be hidden or removed at our discretion. Individuals who violate these guidelines will be blocked from posting to our Linkedin page.
Top Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Paid training
- Transit subsidies
- Flexible work schedule
- Paid holidays
- Paid time off
- Fitness club discounts
- On-site wellness center
- Tuition reimbursement
- 401(k) Savings Plan
- Company match
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