Description

Closes: September 22, 2024Starting Range: $ 92,805.00 to $138,852.00Full Range: $92,805.00 to $155,483.00

Job Description

The Regional Business Manager Provides a systems approach to directing and supporting external relations strategies within an assigned region to reduce risk and enhance business opportunities. Assures that an external perspective is integrated into the company’s strategic planning and decision-making processes. Participates in community and civic affairs to improve the company’s ability to efficiently deliver services; foster economic vitality; position the company to effectively compete and grow; strengthen goodwill through corporate citizenship; and enhance corporate reputation as a strategic asset. Proactively manages simple-to-complex corporate and community issues, policies, regulations, and multi-dimensional projects to meet critical business needs. Plans and implements strategies and activities to address opportunities for successful corporate growth. Works collaboratively with colleagues including construction/plant/local managers and representatives to build external allies and meet company objectives.

Requirements

Four-year degree in business, marketing, political science, social science, communications, or a related field and/or extensive work-related experience to demonstrate an ability to excel in strategic corporate affairs. Must exhibit exceptional social and interpersonal skills and excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as demonstrate strategic leadership and effective negotiation capabilities. Rapidly responds to changes in the business and/or community environment and adjusts priorities as needed. Knowledge of the utility industry and the company is advantageous. Requires frequent use of relationship-building and influencing skills. Requires irregular work hours, a valid driver’s license, and a personal vehicle. Other combinations of education/experience may be considered.

To Apply We encourage you to apply as many of our positions have step progressions to account for an incoming employee’s various levels of knowledge, skills, and experience.

Complete an online application and attach your resume and cover letter to your profile. All documents must be attached to your application at the time of submitting your application for review. No documents can be attached after you click "Submit".

BenefitsAt Avista, we believe our employees are essential. Through them we deliver value to our customers and the communities we serve. The physical, mental, and financial health and well-being of our employees and their families are important to us. We are committed to offering a comprehensive total rewards program comprised of an externally competitive, internally equitable compensation structure and a benefits package that allows us to retain and attract a diverse, engaged, and skilled workforce. Our benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage, retirement benefits, incentive plans, wellness resources, time-off programs and much more. In addition to our total rewards program, the Pacific Northwest offers abundant outdoor recreation, four distinct seasons, and all the amenities and activities an individual or family might be interested in. To learn more, please visit our benefits website at https://avistabenefits.com/.

Pre-employment screening requirementsEmployment is contingent upon the successful completion of a drug test, background check and motor vehicle records review.

Avista’s Commitment to Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Avista is a safe, inclusive workplace for people of all backgrounds, and we are committed to Equal Opportunity Employment, Affirmative Action efforts, and Equity, Inclusion and Diversity. We strongly encourage applications from women, people of color, people with disabilities, protected veterans, and all others. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, age, sensory, mental or physical disability (unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification), Veteran status or any other classification protected by nondiscrimination laws.

Equity and diversity in our workplace is important to us. Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP here (https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/posters) . Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you require any special accommodations to participate fully in our recruitment process. Avista will make reasonable accommodation to assist a qualified person with a disability in the job application, interview process, and to perform the essential functions of the job whenever possible, where undue hardship would not be created for Avista. Please contact us at humanresources@avistacorp.com if you would like assistance.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)