Associate Project Manager – Economic Development

Chesterfield County, VA; Virginia; On-site; USD 56,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Chesterfield County’s Economic Development department seeks a Marketing/Sales Specialist to assist with RFIs, real estate recommendations, and incentive formulations. You will prepare for in-person and virtual site visits with data and logistics support for business prospects.

You will lead data collection on project parameters, manage local sites and building data in CRM, support research on companies or industries, and help create collateral for outreach to the business community.

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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist Business Attraction Team with RFIs for prospects and 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.

Skills

Project management

Economic development knowledge

RFI coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or marketing

Job description

Chesterfield County’s Economic Development department seeks a Marketing/Sales Specialist to assist with RFIs, real estate recommendations, and incentive formulations. You will prepare for in-person and virtual site visits with data and logistics support for business prospects.

You will lead data collection on project parameters, manage local sites and building data in CRM, support research on companies or industries, and help create collateral for outreach to the business community.