BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT & TECHNOLOGY MANAGER (GCEDC) - 0525

City Of Greenville • Greenville, SC

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About The Position

Under limited direction and in compliance with technical, administrative, regulatory, and professional standards and guidelines, develops and manages a multi-faceted business development and project management system and program for the Greenville City Economic Development Corporation (GCEDC) with a strong emphasis on complex technology-based economic development opportunities, including life sciences and engineering, which directly supports City-wide business retention, recruitment, and entrepreneurial development designed to help grow the City of Greenville's economy. Develops effective systems and strategies that provide measurable results. Maintains key relationships and works in collaboration with a variety of private, public and non-profit economic development partners in support of the City's economic development strategies. Facilitates, makes presentations, and develops effective strategies for prospective investors, businesses, developers, and site consultants. Spearheads the development of project management systems utilized by the GCEDC and also manages a wide variety of economic development projects, with a particular emphasis on tech-based and life sciences projects, as well as strategic support for early-stage companies and start-ups. Provides recommendations for appropriate City participation in support of complex, mission supporting business development opportunities. Manages financial programs in support of business development. Participates in targeted marketing trips in conjunction with other economic development colleagues & partners when appropriate. Researches and writes, where applicable, grants to support business retention, attraction and expansion, utilizing experience navigating federal and state agencies when needed. Assigns staff to various committees and serves on boards when appropriate and necessary to further the City's economic development strategies.

Requirements

• Master's degree in engineering or in the field of life sciences, business administration, or a related field.
• Over six (6) years of progressively responsible experience in tech-based business development, project management and/or professional economic development events and activities.

Nice To Haves

• Direct experience in the life sciences sector.
• Supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage the pipeline of leads, prospects, and projects for the GCEDC to foster business retention, attraction, expansion and investment.
• Support site visits with site selection firms, companies, technical partners, and centers of influence.
• Conduct research on relevant industry trends.
• Maintain current market research to be used in presentations and marketing packages.
• Attend workshops and conferences in targeted industry sectors and Greenville cluster market areas.
• Conduct research when appropriate on company and leading-edge technologies to ensure economic sustainability and visibility.
• Develop a network to connect workforce development programs with new and expanding businesses.
• Serve as GCEDC's specialist for early-stage innovation companies and start-ups.
• Evaluate impact of City ordinances and policies on investment decisions within the City and develops recommendations for cost neutral improvements.
• Help catalyze mission-based innovation strategies for the GCEDC.
• Identify tech-based emphasis areas and market strengths to publicize.
• Coordinate strategic efforts with outside agencies, businesses and organizations to reinforce the City's emphasis on jobs and technologies of the future.
• Develop and maintain an inventory of assets and ecosystem profiles that can be shared with partners, site consultants and other entities interested in locating in Greenville.
• Maintain regular contact with agencies including email, phone calls, and meetings with a variety of private, public and non-profit economic development partners.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: Master's degree