Associate Project Manager - Business Attraction

Chesterfield County, VA; Chesterfield Court House (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Chesterfield County is seeking a professional for an Economic Development role focused on business attraction and data-driven analysis. The position involves coordinating RFIs, managing data on projects and incentives, and supporting site visits and marketing materials.

Candidates should have a business or marketing background with 1+ year in relevant roles; familiarity with government and quasi-government entities is preferred. Strong organizational and confidentiality skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business or marketing with 1+ year in sales/marketing or economic development.
• Specialized training in economic development, research, or project management preferred.
• Knowledge of local government organizations and quasi-governmental entities preferred.
• Familiarity with economic development terminology and practices.
• Strong communication, data aggregation, and coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist Business Attraction Team with RFIs for prospects, including real estate recommendations and incentive formulations.
• Data aggregation and coordination with internal and external partners; prepare for site visits with presentations.
• Lead data collection for Business Attraction; organize data on project parameters and incentives using CRM.
• Manage local sites and building database; stay current on local CRE; assist with research on companies/projects.
• Participate in local, regional, and state economic development activities and events.
• Assist in developing collateral and marketing materials for prospects and the community.
• Represent Economic Development interests during missions and professional development opportunities.
• Perform other work as required.

Skills

Project management

Relationship building

CRM systems

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Economic development knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or marketing

Job description

Bachelor’s degree in business or marketing with at least one year of experience in a professional sales/marketing position or economic development capacity or with an equivalent combination of training and experience. Specialized training or experience in economic development, research or project management is preferred. Knowledge of local government organizations and experience working with quasi-governmental entities (e.g. Industrial Development Authority) is preferred. Familiarity with economic development terminology and practices is helpful.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

This position’s ability to professionally and effectively assist both new and existing businesses with their operations in Chesterfield County is extremely important to both the companies’ success and the County’s future economic development efforts. It is important that this position develops and maintains strong working relationships with County personnel, economic development allies, the development community, and our corporate citizens, both new and existing. In addition, project management tasks are critical and often varied, thereby requiring flexibility and good organizational skills. Given the importance of information compiled and/or presented by this position (e.g. RFI’s and site surveys), attention to detail, accuracy, and confidentiality is imperative.

Current valid driver's license and good driving record required. Based on the Virginia DMV point system, records must not reflect a total of six or more demerit points within the twenty-four months preceding the anticipated hire date, or one major violation of six demerit points within the preceding thirty-six months. Out-of-state driving records must be obtained by applicant and presented at time of interview. Records must reflect at least three years of history and be dated within thirty days of interview date. Pre-employment drug testing, FBI criminal background check and education/degree verification required.

• Assist Business Attraction Team with Requests for Information (RFI’s) for prospects and/or their consultants, including real estate recommendations and incentive formulations. Data aggregation and coordination with internal and external partners. Prepare for in-person and virtual site visits with presentations and logistics support for business prospects.

• Serve as Business Attraction data collection lead. Organize and track data on project parameters and incentives utilizing CRM system and internal tracking reports.
• Manage local sites and building database; stay current on local CRE. Assist with research to provide relevant data on specific companies, projects, or industries.
• Participate in local, regional, and state economic development activities and events that provide networking opportunities.
• Assist in developing and producing collateral and marketing materials as we communicate with business prospects and the community.

• Represent Economic Development interests during marketing missions and professional development opportunities.
• Perform other work as required.

Monday - Friday; 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Economic Development