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ECD Southeast Region Business Development Consultant

Position Location: Chattanooga, TN

Department: Economic & Community Development

Reports to: Southeast Regional Director

Anticipated Start Date: April 1, 2018

 

Summary:

The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development (ECD) is charged with helping achieve Governor Bill Haslam’s goal of making Tennessee the No. 1 location in the Southeast for high-quality jobs. ECD is seeking a Business Development Consultant to assist the Regional Director in efforts to implement the Governor’s Jobs4TN plan by working with existing companies. To find out more, please visit www.tn.gov/ecd.

 

Position Information:

Summary: The business development consultant is responsible for creating jobs by helping existing Tennessee companies grow and expand, recruiting new companies to Tennessee, and encouraging entrepreneurial growth in the state.

 

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct existing industry visits to discuss potential expansions, gather feedback on any state regulatory issues they may be facing that are hindering their growth, and learn about challenges they face such as workforce readiness.

• Develop strong community relationships by meeting with ECD’s stakeholders such as the Tennessee Valley Authority, Chambers of Commerce and local Economic Development Organizations, County and Municipal Mayors, LaunchTN, Regional Accelerators, Universities and Community Colleges, and other community based economic development partners so that they can assist with business growth and expansion in the state.

• Provide presentations and attend meetings to local interested organizations which promote Governor Haslam’s Jobs4TN initiative as well as other ECD programs, services, and initiatives that promote job growth in the state.

• For companies seeking either a relocation or expansion in their Region, identify potential sites and/or buildings, coordinate and/or write RFI responses, coordinate and participate in site visits, coordinate incentive applications and deliver incentive letters, as well as assisting with other activities needed by the company or ECD.

• Provide explanations for all incentive programs available to companies relocating or expanding in Tennessee including FastTrack programs and tax credits.

• Be knowledgeable and provide support of ECD programs such as International Trade, Federal Grant Programs, Rural Services, LaunchTN, and other initiatives as they are introduced.

 

Candidate Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university (preferably a degree in business administration)

• Economic Development experience a plus

• Performance motivated

• High energy and the flexibility to adapt to a variety of different situations

• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced and high-intensity environment

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

• Strong mathematical, analytical, research, and written communication skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel

 

ECD is seeking a highly motivated individual with a passion for assisting companies. Candidates must be self-starters, have experience managing multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced and high-intensity environment, possess exceptionally strong communication skills, and have the ability to work with a wide-variety of stakeholders, including businesses and local government leaders. Strong mathematical, analytical, research, and written communication skills are essential. Proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel is required.

Salary: $55,000 to $60,000

About ECD

The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development’s mission is to make Tennessee the No. 1 location in the Southeast for high-quality jobs. The department seeks to accomplish this mission by attracting new business investment to the state and helping existing Tennessee companies expand their Tennessee footprint. To find out more, please visit www.tn.gov/ecd.

 

EEOC Statement:

 

Pursuant to the State of Tennessee’s Workplace Discrimination and Harassment policy, the State is firmly committed to the principle of fair and equal employment opportunities for its citizens and strives to protect the rights and opportunities of all people to seek, obtain, and hold employment without being subjected to illegal discrimination and harassment in the workplace. It is the State’s policy to provide an environment free of discrimination and harassment of an individual because of that person’s race, color, national origin, age (40 and over), sex, pregnancy, religion, creed, disability, veteran’s status or any other category protected by state and/or federal civil rights laws.