What are the responsibilities and job description for the LATC - Business Advisor – Business Development, South Dakota Manufacturing & Technology Solutions (SDMTS) position at Lake Area Technical College?
South Dakota Manufacturing & Technology Solutions, hosted by Lake Area Technical College (LATC), is the official Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) center for South Dakota. SDMTS is part of the MEP National Network, which is a unique public-private partnership that provides business consulting to South Dakota manufacturers to fuel growth and advance the state’s economy.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Associate’s degree or higher, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
- Five (5) or more years of progressively responsible experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Three (3) to five (5) years of experience in a sales-related or business development role.
- Familiarity with Continuous Improvement, Supply Chain, Quality Management Systems, Leadership Development, Automation, and other general manufacturing best practices.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite required, with CRM experience preferred.
REPORTS TO: SDMTS Director, LATC Vice President, LATC President
DUTIES:
- Work with SDMTS and LATC teams to reach annual programmatic and strategic goals.
- Collaborate with the SDMTS team to assess the market and identify areas of opportunity for the delivery of relevant training, consulting, project work, and events for manufacturing and related industries.
- Initiate and/or maintain relationships with manufacturers, statewide resource partners, and other stakeholders for the purpose of growing SDMTS’ client base.
- Actively prospect for opportunities to provide SDMTS’ services to manufacturers in SD, with a focus on small to medium operations.
- Lead discovery conversations with manufacturing clients and assess needs, aligning them to the appropriate SDMTS solutions and Business Advisor(s) or other delivery provider.
- Collaborate with consultants and organizations that complement/supplement the services of SDMTS’ and LATC’s internal resources.
- Assist in collecting SDMTS’ impact data, surveys, and other NIST MEP grant-related performance information.
- Comply with federal statutes, grant terms and conditions, and budget requirements, as well as all SDMTS, LATC, and Watertown School District policies and procedures.
- Represent the SDMTS at local, state, and national events/activities as required.
- Other duties as assigned.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to communicate in written and verbal methods with clients, staff, and the public.
- Ability to visualize and solve complex problems.
- Ability to manage and prioritize time effectively to meet established goals and adapt to changing priorities.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule as needed.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license and provide a reliable means of transportation for the performance of work responsibilities if the company fleet is unavailable; regular local and statewide travel is required.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Salary Range: $90,000 - $95,000
Applicants must have a safe and strong driving history.
12-month contract with salary and benefits set by the Watertown School Board.
Salary : $90,000 - $95,000