OPEN POSITION: DIRECTOR, EXISTING INDUSTRY & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
The Business Development Board of Martin County team is growing to meet the demands of the exciting economic environment in the distinctive county of Martin. It seeks to attract the best qualified and talented individual for this newly opened position. The BDBMC is looking for qualified, motivated, innovative, and forward-thinking talent who will enjoy working with a dynamic and mission-driven organization and a team of invested community stakeholders.
Title: Director, Existing Industry & Business Development
Organization: Business Development Board of Martin County, Inc.
Reports to: Executive Director Submit resume and cover letter to: office@bdbmc.org
Summary: This position is responsible for supporting the retention and expansion of existing Martin County companies and handling project management activities to attract and recruit new companies to the county.
Hours: 40 hours a week with occasional overnight travel.
Starting Salary: $70,000 – $85,000
Examples of Duties:
· Proactive and regular engagement of existing business establishments throughout the county
· Represent and promote Martin County to prospective companies, investors, and developers
· Conduct economic development project management (determine and analyze location criteria for business prospects; respond to information requests; partner with local and regional economic development organizations; prepare formal presentations for business prospects; plan, coordinate, and guide company representatives on-site tours and community tours)
· Assist with marketing and advertising campaigns and other prospect development activities
· Develop and maintain meaningful and effective professional relationships with the various local, regional and state economic development partners and organizations
· Help coordinate and execute monthly board meetings
· Assist with planning and execution of various events that support the overall goals of the BDB
· Attendance at various meetings of local chambers of commerce and other civic/business associations, as necessary
· Attendance at industry events and conferences as well as professional development events
· Solving complex issues creatively and collaboratively, effectively leveraging external partners to serve prospects, consultants, and previously satisfied clients.
· Help establish and maintain relationships with key individuals and stakeholders from relevant industry sectors through trade association involvement, industry events and other avenues
· Collaborate with company representatives and/or consultants during and after the incentives approval process (e.g. compliance timelines, incentive payout schedules, etc.)
Typical Qualifications and Competencies
· Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree is required (Public Administration, Business Administration, Economic Development, Public Policy, Political Science or a similar field is a plus)
· Minimum of one to three years of experience in economic and/or community development, commercial real estate, banking/financial services, or a professional business services industry sector.
· Strong verbal and written communication skills, including public speaking
· Skilled in interpersonal relations and relationship-building
· Detail-oriented personality
· Commitment to being a team player who enjoys collaboration and information sharing
· Skill in planning, organizing, coordinating, and executing projects
· Knowledge and ability to comprehend and analyze demographics/business market research
· Ability to work independently and follow through on assignments with minimal direction
· Ability to work a flexible schedule to include occasional work and travel on evenings and weekends to attend meetings, events and conferences or handle special projects
Supplemental Information
The work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts that require normal safety precautions typical of places like offices or meeting and training rooms. These precautions include using safe workplace practices with office equipment, avoiding trips and falls, interacting with people, and observing fire and building safety regulations and traffic signals and laws when driving.
Additional Information
The Business Development Board of Martin County reserves the right to revise this position description at any time, and it does not constitute a contract of employment.
Submit resume and cover letter by December 2, 2024, to: office@bdbmc.org