Economic Development Coordinator

The individual holding this position will provide technical support to the DEGC Business Development team by executing specific business development strategies, prospect recruitment, or retention assistance as directed by the Business Development Manager(s), the Business Development Director (s), or the Vice President. This individual will also serve as a team leader for special business development projects as assigned. This person will help to solidify and implement standard operating procedures and data management for the department. 

The person in this role must be able to collaborate, build consensus, and manage relationships with strategic partners, including the Mayor’s administration, the City Council, other local, regional, and state economic development organizations, investors, businesses, and nonprofit/foundation communities. Critical thinking, attention to detail, problem-solving, and flexibility are crucial attributes of this position.  

• Receives and tracks development leads from the DEGC website and other portals and disseminates to appropriate personnel for follow-up.
• Provides various research and technical assistance needed for DEGC’s business attraction and retention programs.
• Identify, vet, and foster attraction and expansion leads.
• Manage and coordinate business attraction RFP/RFI responses.
• Maintain a database of responses and response resources. Conducts site searches for prospects. 
• Prepare detailed packages that include information on available properties, location advantages, demographics, wage rates, financing, and incentives.
• Works closely with the Marketing and Communications team to promote Business Development wins and serve as department liaison with comms.
• Assists in developing assorted marketing materials and serves as the project lead to ensure progress and completion.
• Prepares specialized reports for management information.
• Assists with the preparation and presentation of proposals to prospects and stakeholders.
• Provides staff support at local trade shows.
• Provide other support needed to ensure the success of business development programs, such as coordinating events, assisting in communications and outreach, data entry, processing invoices, scheduling meetings, and other administrative tasks.
• Conducts customized research in Gazelle and other sources to support business attraction and retention activities
• Assists with follow-up required to satisfy business requests generated.
• Inputs information into the client record database (SalesForce) to track calls, leads, and prospects.
• Other duties as assigned.