Business Recruitment and Existing Industry Specialist

Job Type

Full-time

Description

• The duties of this position require proactive engagement in the substantive work of the EDPNC Business Recruitment and Existing Industry teams. Support project managers in day-to-day efforts to attract new companies to North Carolina. Work independently in project support roles, seeking guidance from the Director, Project Management and Support, or an individual project manager in cases of first impression. This position will also be responsible for the management and coordination of various on-going team initiatives as outlined.

OUR MISSION:

The Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina (EDPNC) is focused on recruiting new businesses to the state, supporting the needs of existing businesses, connecting exporters to global customers, helping small business owners get their start, and attracting tourists and visitors from all over the world.

OUR COMMITTMENT TO DIVERSITY:

At the EDPNC, we embrace the differences of people living in, working in, and visiting our socially, environmentally, and economically diverse state, as well as those who plan to come.

We know that our greatest strengths come from the people who make up our team, and we strive to be both ambassadors and catalysts for preserving the beauty of the cultural patchwork that makes North Carolina a welcoming place for all.

Requirements

Here is what you can expect to accomplish in this role:

Project Support

• Proactively assist Business Recruitment Managers and Existing Industry with project strategy and provide project support. Participate in project kick-off calls, work to understand project drivers to assist in developing NC's value proposition, coordinate site/building searches, and assist with client presentations.

• Manage the development of timely and accurate county responses to RFIs issued by companies or site consultants. Provide guidance to local communities via effective completion of the RFI, and development of additional materials, including customized building/site comparison templates and detailed instructions and points of emphasis. Vet completed RFI submissions, and, when necessary, engage with local economic developers for clarification and/or correction of content to enhance the quality of responses. Coordinate with project managers to create additional deliverables, such as pitch decks, for various RFI submissions or project site visits.

• Manage the EDPNC Building & Sites Database , as well as the RFP Builder Tool and serve as the main point of contact for both the system provider (GIS Planning) and the various local partners/allies seeking general and/or specific information.

Resource Development

• Curate and maintain a resource library for the project managers within Business Recruitment and Existing Industry teams. Gather intel, catalog resources, and best practices. • Assist team members on preparing information for presentations.

• Manage the publication and distribution of the Business Recruitment Quarterly Newsletter , Annual Real Estate Report , and other team publications. Responsible for the development of the content and collaboration with the EDPNC Research and Marketing team regarding messaging, graphics, and overall design as well as presentation of findings to stakeholders.

Additional Responsibilities - Business Recruitment and Existing Industry Initiatives

• Provide operations support including NCDOC briefing package preparation and participating in weekly project review meetings. Responsible for the distribution of the weekly TMM project recap report that is provided by the NCDOC to the individual project managers on an as needed basis.

• Maintain Business Recruitment and Existing Industry travel/events calendar, coordinate with EDPNC Events Manager, track participant registration and all conference deliverables/deadlines.

• Serve as liaison between Business Recruitment/Existing Industry and other EPDNC departments, including Marketing, Research, Salesforce Administration, and Investor Relations, as needed.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

• Minimum 2 years in related occupation

• Background in public service or economic development preferred

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Ability to collaborate across departments and coordinate project deadlines and deliverables
• Communication with internal and external stakeholders
• Business acumen and understanding of the economic development business recruitment process
• Strong work ethic with a focus on teamwork

LICENSES AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS

• Proficient in MS Office

• Basic experience with Adobe

• Salesforce or other CRM experience is a plus