Associate Project Manager - Business Attraction
About The Position
This position plays a crucial role in assisting both new and existing businesses with their operations in Chesterfield County, contributing to the success of companies and the County's future economic development efforts. The role requires developing and maintaining strong working relationships with County personnel, economic development allies, the development community, and corporate citizens. Project management tasks are critical and varied, demanding flexibility and strong organizational skills. Accuracy, attention to detail, and confidentiality are imperative due to the nature of the information compiled and presented.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in business or marketing with at least one year of experience in a professional sales/marketing position or economic development capacity or with an equivalent combination of training and experience.
- Current valid driver's license and good driving record required.
- Based on the Virginia DMV point system, records must not reflect a total of six or more demerit points within the twenty-four months preceding the anticipated hire date, or one major violation of six demerit points within the preceding thirty-six months.
- Out-of-state driving records must be obtained by applicant and presented at time of interview.
- Records must reflect at least three years of history and be dated within thirty days of interview date.
- Pre-employment drug testing, FBI criminal background check and education/degree verification required.
Nice To Haves
- Specialized training or experience in economic development, research or project management is preferred.
- Knowledge of local government organizations and experience working with quasi-governmental entities (e.g. Industrial Development Authority) is preferred.
- Familiarity with economic development terminology and practices is helpful.
Responsibilities
- Assist Business Attraction Team with Requests for Information (RFI’s) for prospects and/or their consultants, including real estate recommendations and incentive formulations.
- Data aggregation and coordination with internal and external partners.
- Prepare for in-person and virtual site visits with presentations and logistics support for business prospects.
- Serve as Business Attraction data collection lead.
- Organize and track data on project parameters and incentives utilizing CRM system and internal tracking reports.
- Manage local sites and building database; stay current on local CRE.
- Assist with research to provide relevant data on specific companies, projects, or industries.
- Participate in local, regional, and state economic development activities and events that provide networking opportunities.
- Assist in developing and producing collateral and marketing materials as we communicate with business prospects and the community.
- Represent Economic Development interests during marketing missions and professional development opportunities.
- Perform other work as required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
