Economic Development Manager Nash County

North Carolina Economic Development Association; Nashville (NC); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The North Carolina Economic Development Association is seeking an Economic Development Manager in Nashville, NC to support the Director of Economic Development in driving business recruitment and retention across Nash County.

The role emphasizes collaboration with local and state officials, community leaders, and business representatives, requiring tact, strong public relations skills, and effective marketing approaches to promote economic growth.

Qualifications

• Extensive public contact and strong public relations skills.
• Effective marketing approaches required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director of Economic Development in business recruitment, retention and expansion efforts across Nash County.
• Coordinate marketing and promotional activities to enhance visibility.
• Collaborate with local, state officials, community leaders and business representatives to promote growth.

Job description

Location: Nashville, NC
Position: Economic Development Manager

SUMMARY:

The Economic Development Manager supports the Director of Economic Development in driving business growth and vitality across Nash County, North Carolina. This position focuses on business recruitment (industrial, commercial, and retail), retention and expansion of existing industries, and coordination of marketing and promotional activities.

An employee in this class works closely with local, state, and other governmental officials, community leaders, and business representatives to promote economic growth in the County. The role requires extensive public contact, demanding tact, courtesy, strong public relations skills, and effective marketing approaches. Work is performed under the direct supervision of the Economic Development Director and is evaluated through conferences, reports, progress on recruited businesses, and effectiveness in supporting retention and expansion of existing industries.