Economic Development Representative

City Of Memphis • Memphis, TN

161d • $67,163

About The Position

The Economic Development Representative reports to the Manager and is responsible for encouraging industrial relocation and expansion in the Memphis and Shelby County area. This role involves developing and maintaining contacts with local and national companies, providing informative and comparative data to existing and prospective customers, and preparing reports on various companies and industries. The representative will also speak at group functions related to industrial development and assist in departmental advertising and promotion efforts.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Business.
• 2-4 years of experience in key accounts and/or economic/industrial development.

Responsibilities

• Encourage industrial relocation and/or expansion in the Memphis and Shelby County area.
• Develop and maintain contact with existing and prospective customers.
• Prepare and maintain up-to-date report folders on each company or industry.
• Provide and develop comparative data such as utility rates, wage rates, taxes, and building site costs.
• Speak at various group functions on industrial development.
• Participate on committees related to the economic development of Shelby County.
• Develop specific sales efforts for prospective customers.
• Assist in the development of departmental advertising and promotion.
• Provide assistance to prospective customers in securing data on availability of utilities at various sites.
• Stay abreast of industry developments through study of financial reports and publications.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree