What are the responsibilities and job description for the Existing Industry Manager (Full Time) position at State of South Carolina?
Welcome to South Carolina. The new headquarters of American innovation. The South Carolina Department of Commerce (S.C. Commerce) is committed to maintaining the state’s long-term competitiveness while building a modern economy — one that is diverse, supporting businesses at every phase of their lifecycle, while allowing people to live and work where they love.
As one of 20 cabinet agencies, S.C. Commerce is the state’s lead economic development agency. Its mission is to create economic opportunities to increase choices for all South Carolinians, which it does by supporting new and existing businesses and partnerships that fuel emerging industries such as life sciences, headquarters, and advanced energy. To drive the state’s advanced energy potential and global impact, S.C. Commerce helped organize the SC Nexus for Advanced Resilient Energy (SC NEXUS), designated as one of 31 federal Technology and Innovation Hubs in 2023. A national leader in foreign direct investment, South Carolina extends its international reach with representation in Europe and Asia, ensuring the state remains a top, global business destination from launch to legacy.
Job Purpose
Visits existing business and industry to proactively provide competitiveness resources and address company concerns in a designated region of the state. Consults with business executives and presents information and resources to provide solutions to company needs. Coordinates and evaluates in-house and statewide resources for assistance.
Job Functions
- Conduct business engagements and site visits to South Carolina’s Existing Industries (at least 80 annually) within designated region.
- Supervise the coordination and site visit consultation utilizing all allied partners including in-house Commerce resources; completing all follow up & reporting.
- Communicate with local economic developers, particularly existing industry contacts, prior to site visit and with prescribed solutions.
- Relationship manager to assist businesses in the manufacturing, life science, and advanced energy sectors navigate available resources to increase productivity.
- Utilize S.C. Manufacturing Extension Partnership for technical assistance when needed
- Establish and maintain effective business relationships with South Carolina's business and industry community, as well as assess business operations and opportunities within the assigned territory.
- Support other Existing Industry staff when needed with site visits and assistance in their territories.
- Establish and maintain effective communication with the Existing Industry Program Manager and other program partners.
A bachelor's degree and relevant work experience.
Ability to establish and maintain effective business relationships with South Carolina's business and industry community. Ability to assess business operations, opportunity and related industry outlook. Experience in private sector business and industry, sales, service or marketing a plus. Excellent communications skills (both written and oral). Ability to organize information, set priorities and manage multiple engagements and complex follow-up activities. Must be proficient in Microsoft applications. Experience with customer relationship management (CRM) databases a plus.
The South Carolina Department of Commerce offers an exceptional benefit package for full time and temporary grant positions that include:*Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse and Children.
*15 days annual (vacation) leave per year.
*15 days of sick leave per year.
*13 paid holidays.
*State Retirement Pension and 401K Plans
*Deferred Compensation Programs
*Paid Parental Leave.
*Telecommute options of 1-2 days per week.
Salary : $46,655 - $86,321
