Economic Development Business Recruitment/Development Manager

State of Nebraska•Lincoln, NE

27d•Onsite

About The Position

The Nebraska Department of Economic Development is seeking an Economic Development Business Recruitment/Development Manager. Under administrative direction, this position develops, implements, and coordinates the department’s business and workforce recruitment programs. The manager coordinates efforts to attract new enterprise, talent, and investment in Nebraska by administering department programs and building alliances with business executives, industry representatives, trade associations, entrepreneurs, Nebraska citizens, government leaders, and other state and federal agencies. The position performs related work as required and may be assigned other duties within the scope of the classification. The position administers department programs, including planning, organizing, coordinating, and supervising department personnel. It formulates and implements industry and workforce recruitment efforts; identifies, prospects, and negotiates with businesses to relocate or expand in Nebraska; represents the state and department at trade shows, economic development conferences, and other public events; and serves as a liaison to communities, businesses, workforce representatives, and entrepreneurs regarding business development needs and economic development programs and services. Travel is required.

Requirements

Post-high-school coursework in business administration, economics, marketing, or finance.
Five to seven years of experience in advanced sales, economic development, and/or international marketing.
Knowledge of economic development, grant management, and marketing principles, practices, and objectives.
Knowledge of supervision principles and practices, project management procedures, sales techniques including marketing, prospecting, negotiating, and closing, research practices and techniques, and finance practices and principles.
Ability to implement and monitor projects and strategies.
Ability to plan, direct, and evaluate the work of economic, technical, and specialized staff.
Ability to travel; must present a valid driver's license or another form of reliable transportation.
Regular and reliable attendance is required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred; preferred fields include finance, accounting, business administration, economics, marketing, or a related field.
Two or more years of direct grant management experience.
Past professional experience in management, economic development, and marketing.
Foreign-language speaking abilities.

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, coordinate, and supervise department personnel in the administration of department programs.
Formulate and implement industry and workforce recruitment efforts.
Identify and prospect businesses, and successfully negotiate with them to relocate or expand in Nebraska.
Represent the state and department at trade shows, economic development conferences, and other public events to promote Nebraska and its recruitment efforts.
Serve as a liaison with communities, businesses, workforce representatives, and entrepreneurs concerning business development needs and economic development programs and services.
Perform other duties assigned within the scope of the classification.