JOB
Summary/objectiveThe organization is looking for a professional to fill a business development and marketing role that will focus on two main areas: needs of existing primary employers; and marketing for the organizationThis role will report directly to the executive director, but will work closely with business executives, site selection consultants, real estate brokers, professional organizations, city officials and staff, and the general public representing KEDC. Those interactions will include answering questions, addressing sensitive inquiries and resolving concerns.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.The professional in the Business Development & Marketing role will be responsible for managing, conducting, and coordinating programs and projects within a specific area of responsibility to achieve goals as outlined in the Strategic Plan and annual Program of Work.•Develop, coordinate, and implement business retention and expansion program activities and events•Develop and maintain close relationships with high impact and key primary employers•Along with Executive Director, implement a business visitation program, maintain data, and present findings with staff and partners to address issues and concerns•Manage quarterly meetings with existing primary employer CEOs and HR Directors•Manage industry and workforce appreciation events and activities•Providing aid to companies with navigating state and regional job training and incentive program opportunities available to existing local firms•Compliance determination for performance agreements and tax abatements•Research for proposals and existing industry requests•Compile and prepare data for mid-year and annual analysis reports•Execute tasks related to a marketing program for Kilgore EDC, includinga.Manage and promote websiteb.Plan and prepare communications such as news releases and newslettersc.Manage collateral materials such as videos, marketing profiles and promotional itemsd. Manage all digital marketing initiatives•Continue professional education to further organizational and professional knowledge in economic development•Interact with team members to meet organizational goals•Prepare and present status reports on an as-needed basis•Ability to sit and/or stand for periods in various work environments, as well as work at a computer for extended periods of time•Regular attendance requiredCompetencies•Assure assigned areas of responsibility are performed within budget, monitor revenues and expenditures in assigned area to assure sound fiscal control, and assure effective and efficient use of budgeted funds•Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of goals•Plan and organize employee's own workload with little direction•Good project management and implementation skills•Good knowledge of and genuine interest in local primary employers•Excellent writing, presentation, and computer skills•Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships•Proven project management skills with ability to manage multiple projects at once•Good understanding of customer satisfaction principles Work environment• Standard office environment• Industrial buildings• Industrial sitesPhysical demands•May be subject to repetitive motion, such as writing, typing, and data entry•May be subject to bending, reaching, kneeling, climbing stairs, lifting and carrying various materials•Must be able to lift 25 lbs.Travel requiredTravel within and around Kilgore is required. Occasional out oftown travel required. Occasional “after hours” are requiredSupervisory responsibilitiesIndirect supervision of staff and contractors necessary to complete essential functions and competencies and as assigned by executive director