Economic Development Recruitment Lead

The Rome Group; Missouri; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Missouri Partnership, a public-private nonprofit, seeks a Business Recruitment Manager to support the Project Management team in attracting new business investments in Missouri. You will help manage recruitment databases, assist with RFIs and incentive proposals, and coordinate client visits with PMs to ensure high-quality information packets for prospects.

You will build relationships with state and local officials and program managers while learning the intricacies of state incentive programs

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Background in public service or economic development is preferred.
• Experience with Salesforce CRM preferred but not required; training provided.
• Excellent MS Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience in fast-paced environments with strong customer service.

Responsibilities

• Assist in designing and maintaining the internal recruitment project database/CRM (Salesforce) and sync with DED databases.
• Review projects for incentive proposals and assist with RFIs and proposals.
• Conduct due diligence for economic development projects.
• Draft, collect, and review RFIs and organize submissions from partners statewide.
• Prepare for client visits in coordination with the Project Management team.
• Support directors and PMs to ensure quality informational packets for clients.
• Build relationships with state/local economic development officials and program managers.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal comms

Warm professional demeanor

Time management

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Punctual and prepared

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Public service / economic development background preferred

Tools

Salesforce CRM

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat Pro

Job description

Missouri Partnership, a public-private nonprofit, seeks a Business Recruitment Manager to support the Project Management team in attracting new business investments in Missouri. You will help manage recruitment databases, assist with RFIs and incentive proposals, and coordinate client visits with PMs to ensure high-quality information packets for prospects.

You will build relationships with state and local officials and program managers while learning the intricacies of state incentive programs