Responsible for the operational, financial, and contractual issues relating to the governmental incentives efforts for SUPERVALU.  Work with internal RMD (Retail Market Development) associates, external consultants/vendors, supply chain customers, and various governmental and economic development entities to ensure a first class government incentives department to maximize the value of obtained incentives for the company.  

• Job Responsibilities and Accountabilities

• Fully competent level of Asset Management (professional) job family, with wider responsibilities and autonomy to complete assigned projects. Handles more complex scopes and a larger numbers of assignments.
• Lead, manage, and coordinate SUPERVALU's government incentives process on all levels (State, Local, and Federal) in both urban and rural markets.
• Support and work closely with real estate deal making teams on specific markets/DMA's.
• Represent department and company professionally with: governmental agencies, external consultants, real estate developers, supply chain customers, and internal business unit owners.
• Research government and related incentives opportunities at all levels.
• Work closely with company's Government Affairs department.
• Actively participate in company's overall strategic market planning efforts.
• Work to reduce development and market entry costs for new deals (retail, office, distribution centers) through obtained governmental and related incentives.
• Manage and coordinate external resources (consultants) working on behalf of SUPERVALU.
• Process, monitor, and track all incentives through the qualification and application process.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with economic development entities, especially in economically challenged markets.
• Directly responsible for company's incentives goal (established annually).
• Interact closely with executive level leaders from the various business units within the company.
• Coordinate and lead specific training sessions for RMD business partners.

Scope
    

Number of Associates Supervised:     Directly __0_____     Indirectly 0

The Government Incentives Manager is responsible for the following contractual and financial obligations:
o    Annual Expense Budget - $130K
o    Total incentives obtained for the company - $25M (FY'Goal)
Job Requirements
    
Relevant Experience, Education, Certification, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Bachelors Degree required (Business, Economics, Finance, Municipal Planning, Economic development). Advanced degree preferred.
• 5 or more years of professional experience, knowledge, and understanding of governmental incentives opportunities related to corporate development.
• Prior experience working for a governmental entity (ie. state, county and/or municipal agencies including but not limited to economic development) is preferred.
• Prior experience working with elected officials is a plus, but not required.
• Clear understanding of the economic development process.
• Experience working as a self starter and need to possess an entrepreneurial mindset.
• Ability to act and think strategically.
• Strong communication and organization skills are a must.
• Strong negotiation skills are necessary.
• Candidate must be comfortable in a highly visible and deadline driven environment.
• EOE

    
Physical Environment

• Some travel may be required
• Most work is performed in a temperature-controlled office environment
• Incumbent may sit for long periods of time at desk or computer terminal
• Incumbent may use calculators, keyboards, telephone, and other office equipment in the course of normal workday
• Stooping, bending, twisting, and reaching may be required in completion of job duties

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the work performed by the employees assigned to this job. All employees must comply with Company policy and applicable laws.  The responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified may vary within each department and/or location.

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