Associate Project Manager - Business Attraction

Chesterfield County; Virginia; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Chesterfield County Economic Development is seeking an motivated professional to support Business Attraction efforts, manage data, and coordinate site visits for prospects and consultants. The role emphasizes building relationships with county personnel, the development community, and corporate citizens.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in business or marketing with relevant experience, strong project management skills, and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• 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 is preferred.
• Familiarity with economic development terminology and practices is helpful.
• Current valid driver's license and good driving record required. DMV points limits apply.
• Pre-employment drug testing, FBI criminal background check and education/degree verification required.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Project management

Relationship building

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or marketing

Tools

CRM system

Job description

Minimum Qualifications

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.

Duties

• 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.

Shift

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

Work Location

Economic Development

Chesterfield County is an Equal Opportunity Employer Committed to Workforce Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion