Regional Economic Growth Manager

Nash County; Nashville (NC); On-site; USD 81,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Nash County is seeking an Economic Development Manager to support the Director in growing business across the County and coordinating marketing activities that promote industrial, commercial, and retail growth.

The role emphasizes outreach to government officials, business leaders, and community partners, with a focus on recruiting and retaining industries while guiding marketing and grant initiatives.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of marketable assets, tax policies, land use policies, local incentives, environmental regulations, and permitting processes.
• Theories and practices in business development, including economics, demographics, planning, finance, fundraising, marketing, real estate, and grant administration.
• Knowledge of federal/state laws, county/city ordinances, and department policies and procedures.
• Understanding interrelationships among County and governmental agencies.
• Familiarity with data gathering from research databases.

Responsibilities

• Supports the Economic Development Director in implementing the County’s economic development strategy, priorities, programs, and annual work plan.
• Coordinates commercial and retail development activities, including identifying opportunities, working with property owners and developers, conducting site visits, facilitating introductions, and coordinating with local officials and partner agencies.
• Supports industrial recruitment and expansion efforts, including prospect responses, site tours, property research, data preparation, and coordination with businesses and project partners.
• Acts as a liaison to existing businesses and BRE program; conducts business visits, identifies issues, and coordinates resources and follow-up.
• Manages assigned economic development projects, grants, incentives, agreements, and community initiatives from planning through completion.
• Coordinates the preparation of grant applications, project proposals, requests for information, business responses, and other materials.
• Leads department marketing and communications, including development of marketing strategies, promotional materials, website content, social media, digital campaigns, and real estate and business development marketing.
• Conducts and coordinates research related to demographics, labor force, workforce, real estate, industry trends, and other data; prepares reports, presentations, maps, and customized information.
• Plans and coordinates economic development events, meetings, tours, presentations, and community initiatives.
• Maintains effective working relationships with businesses, developers, property owners, elected officials, government agencies, community organizations, and economic development partners.
• Represents the department on committees, boards, and regional or statewide organizations as assigned by the Director.
• Assists with department budget development, goal setting, strategic planning, and program evaluation.
• Assists in ensuring compliance with applicable County policies, State and federal requirements, agreements, and procedures.

Skills

Communication skills

Data analysis

Relationship building

Public speaking

Confidentiality

Research skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration/Business Administration/Economics/Urban Studies/Regional Planning or related field

Tools

Research databases

Internet research

Computer literacy

Job description

Nash County is seeking an Economic Development Manager to support the Director in growing business across the County and coordinating marketing activities that promote industrial, commercial, and retail growth.

The role emphasizes outreach to government officials, business leaders, and community partners, with a focus on recruiting and retaining industries while guiding marketing and grant initiatives.