Business Development Specialist (Non-Merit)

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Frankfort (KY); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Health and life insurance

Retirement

Holidays

Paid leave

Job summary

Cabinet for Economic Development in Frankfort, KY seeks a Business Development Specialist to cultivate business opportunities and promote Kentucky as an ideal business location. You will build relationships with current and prospective companies, prepare marketing materials, and coordinate with local and international partners.

The role emphasizes proactive outreach, strategic messaging, and collaborative work with state agencies to attract investment and jobs, with a hybrid schedule after

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (business management, finance, marketing, communications, economics, industrial development, economic development, research, site planning, commercial real estate, urban planning, or related).
• Preferred 2–4 years of experience.
• Hybrid telecommuting option may be available after training.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate business development opportunities and promote Kentucky as a business location.
• Coordinate with site selection consultants, local/regional economic developers, and partners.
• Prepare proposals and marketing materials showcasing Kentucky's climate and advantages.
• Identify sites/buildings and communicate incentives and eligibility information.
• Engage with Kentucky companies and those seeking to relocate or invest.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Time management

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Business Development Specialist (Non-Merit)

Salary: $5,008.76 Monthly

Employment Type: EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | INELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK

Hiring Agency: Cabinet for Economic Development | Office of the Secretary

Location: 500 Mero St 5th Floor
Frankfort, KY 40601 USA

The agency may authorize the selected applicant to telecommute on a hybrid schedule. The agency may terminate or modify the telecommuting arrangement at any time.

The Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development is the primary state agency responsible for encouraging jobcreation, retention, and new investments within the state. Kentucky has recently experienced record-breakingsuccess with the largest investment growth on record and has been recognized nationally for itsaccomplishments. Want to help us build on that momentum? Come Join a team-orientated organization that willplay a significant role in creating the Future of Kentucky. This position is part of an accelerated programwith boundless potential for advancement along your career path.

As a Business Development Project Manager, you will be responsible for cultivating business developmentopportunities and promoting Kentucky as an ideal location for business growth, investment, and job creation.You will have the opportunity to develop relationships with our existing companies and be a part of recruitingnew and innovative companies and cutting-edge technology from inception. You will also be invited toexperience global economic growth in partnership with our offices in Asia and Europe, which assist inpromoting direct investments to the state and facilitating trade between Kentucky companies and internationalmarkets.

• Work with business executives and site selection consultants located worldwide, as well as coordinatingefforts with local and regional economic developers, elected officials, utility partners, other state agency staffand transportation representatives.
• Identify, research, target and market Kentucky to businesses that may have a competitive advantage bydoing business in Kentucky as well as proactively calling on companies with an interest in locating inKentucky.
• Network and build relationships with existing Kentucky companies, as well as those interested inbringing their business to Kentucky.
• Prepare proposals and marketing materials showcasing the corporate climate of Kentucky and communicatethe location and speed-to-market advantages of Kentucky.
• Learn about the available sites and buildings located across Kentucky and present potential sites toprospects.
• Learn about the financial and training incentive programs available and communicate pertinent facts,eligibility and other information to potential economic development projects.
• Collaborate with staff, partners and resources to provide detailed information about taxes, methods offinancing, labor laws, environmental compliance, transportation, energy, wages, workforce training, and otherrelevant topics impacting site location decisions.
• Identify channels for the promotion of Kentucky as a business location, including trade shows,missions, networking events, and other promotional activities that would benefit Kentucky companies andpromote Kentucky's economy. Seek partnerships with companies, chambers of commerce, industry associations,local and federal government agencies, and others to leverage marketing opportunities.

The successful candidate should be able to demonstrate the following:

• Proactive, highly responsive work approach with an ability to identify new opportunities.
• Ability to work independently, but also collaborate with Cabinet staff, management, and economicdevelopment partners.
• Excellent time management, organizational, verbal, and written communication skills, and a keenattention to detail.
• Required to be comfortable making presentations to small and large groups.
• Experience specifically in analyzing corporate financial statements.

Benefits include:

• Annual Salary $60,105.12
• 5% salary increase after initial 6-month probation period
• Hybrid Schedule may be available after training period is complete and supervisor approval- remotework may occur from your residence up to 2 days per week if there are no meeting conflicts or mandatory in-office work; working from the office is encouraged for tasks that require a high degree of collaboration.
• Competitive Benefits
• Annual and Sick Leave; Compensatory Leave and Overtime
• Holidays
• Retirement
• Health and Life Insurance
• Optional Dental and Vision Insurance
• Optional participation in KY Deferred Compensation (401K, 457, Roth available)

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION: A bachelor's degree and relevant experience in business management, finance, marketing, communications,economics, industrial development, economic development, research, site planning, commercial real estate,urban planning, or a related field is required. Preferred: 2-4 years of experience.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: NONE

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Non-degreed candidates with experience in one of the above areas will substitute for the educationalrequirement on a year-for-year basis.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): NONE

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D