Business Development & Economic Growth Coordinator

Agupdate; Kansas City (MO); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Job summary

Economic Development Corporation of Kansas City seeks a Business Development Specialist to cultivate a strategic network of businesses and stakeholders, provide site selection support, incentives navigation, and financing opportunities for KC area firms.

This full-time exempt role requires residency in Kansas City, MO, or relocation within six months. An ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree and 3+ years in economic development, with strong CRM and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in liberal arts, business, public administration, urban planning, or economics is a plus.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience related to economic development, local or state government, executive relationship management, or real estate preferred.
• Track record of cultivating relationships with business, civic, and governmental leaders preferred.
• Excellent verbal and interpersonal communication, CRM proficiency, strong analytical skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team and independently manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of EDCKC’s job creation and business support strategy.
• Partner with local industry associations to improve Kansas City’s economic competitiveness.
• Promote and coordinate the use of local and state incentives to aid job creation, retention & expansion, and recruitment.
• Project management in coordination with EDCKC staff and partners in retention, growth, and recruitment activities.
• Maintain current knowledge of local and state incentives and keep the CRM updated.

Skills

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Strategic networking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Economic Development Corporation of Kansas City seeks a Business Development Specialist to cultivate a strategic network of businesses and stakeholders, provide site selection support, incentives navigation, and financing opportunities for KC area firms.

This full-time exempt role requires residency in Kansas City, MO, or relocation within six months. An ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree and 3+ years in economic development, with strong CRM and analytical skills.