Regional Manager - North Region

State of Missouri; Missouri; Remote; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Missouri's Department of Economic Development seeks a Regional Engagement Leader to guide outreach across the North Region. You will coordinate business outreach, direct team efforts, and align regional activities with state goals.

You will analyze regional needs, develop goals, mentor project managers, liaise with state and federal partners, and help businesses access resources. This role requires strategic thinking, relationship building, and a commitment to inclusive economic growth.

Qualifications

• Seven or more years of professional experience in Economic Development or related field.
• Leadership experience in a dynamic setting with teams.
• Experience empowering teams with professional development and clear expectations.
• Master’s degree in Business Administration or Public Administration preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and direct outreach to business and community customers across the region.
• Lead the Regional Engagement team in delivering customized support for projects that drive economic growth.
• Develop in-depth regional understanding and stakeholder knowledge; set regional goals and strategies.
• Provide guidance, consultation, and training to Project Managers and teams on program and resource details.
• Serve as a liaison to state departments, federal agencies, and public partners.
• Facilitate business growth by meeting with leadership, connecting to resources, and providing technical assistance.
• Prepare customized presentations on Missouri’s business climate, incentives, markets, and suppliers.
• Lead regional business intelligence gathering and surveys of key existing businesses.
• Manage the team’s schedule and activities to balance engagement, development, and project management.
• Ensure enrollment, application processing, and coordination with Solutions Division partners.
• Coordinate with other Regional Teams to share best practices for statewide initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Economic development

Public relations

Strategic planning

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing/Public Relations/Economics/Business/Public Administration/International Business/Agribusiness

Master's degree in Business Administration or Public Administration

Job description

Job Location: This is a remote position that can be regionally located within the North Region of Missouri.

Why You’ll Love This Position

Bring your leadership experience to the refocused efforts of the Missouri Department of Economic Development’s (DED) Regional Engagement Division! Regional Engagement teams serve as the primary point of contact and liaison for business expansion and growth opportunities. You will have the opportunity to:

• Coordinate and direct outreach efforts to business and community customers throughout the region
• Lead the Regional Engagement team in delivery of customized support and assistance for projects that drive economic growth and improve community and workforce capacity

Your success is Missouri’s success!

• Develop an in-depth understanding of the assigned region and have a thorough knowledge of the stakeholders
• Develop regional goals, and implementation strategies, to meet the needs of the region to include an emphasis on aligning efforts to enhance participation and inclusion across all local, regional, and state plans
• Provide guidance, consultation, and professional development and training to Project Managers and teams on program and resource details, as well as general customer service and business development
• Serve as a liaison to other state departments, federal agencies, and related public partners
• Facilitate the growth of businesses throughout assigned region - this includes meeting with company leadership to understand their needs, providing technical assistance, and connecting them to appropriate resources
• Research, evaluate and prepare customized presentations for companies which highlight Missouri’s business climate, financing, incentives, markets and suppliers
• Lead the region’s business intelligence gathering and surveys of key existing businesses
• Manage the schedule and work activities of the team to ensure a proactive balance of community engagement, business development activities, and necessary project management to exceed customer expectations
• Ensure customer support and program administration functions for enrollment and application are complete and accurate; facilitate processing from Solutions Division partners
• Coordinate efforts with other Regional Teams, and respective Managers, to share best practices and ensure support collectively for statewide initiatives

Desired Qualifications/Evaluation Criteria

• Seven or more years of professional experience with demonstrated knowledge in the business practices and principles of Economic Development - this can be obtained through work experience or through completion of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in marketing, public relations, economics, business or public administration, international business, agribusiness or a closely related area
• Staff leadership experience in a dynamic setting
• Proven experience supporting a team through empowerment and proactive professional development support and through establishment of clear expectations and success measures
• Master’s degree in Business Administration or Public Administration preferred

Lack of post‑secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here.

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