Strategic Economic Development Specialist

Kansas City International; Kansas City, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

medical

dental

vision

401k

short-term disability

long-term disability

Job summary

The Economic Development Corporation of Kansas City, Missouri, is seeking a Business Development Specialist to cultivate a strategic network of businesses, leaders, and stakeholders and provide site selection services, incentives, ombudsman services, and financing opportunities for existing KC businesses.

The ideal candidate will hold a bachelor’s degree in a related field and have 3+ years’ experience in economic development, government, or real estate, with strong CRM proficiency, analytical

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in liberal arts, business, public administration, urban planning or economics is a plus.
• 3+ years’ experience in economic development, local or state government, executive relationship management, or real estate preferred.
• Proficiency in CRM software; strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of EDCKC’s job creation and business support strategy.
• Partner with local industry associations to improve Kansas City’s economic competitiveness.
• Promote and coordinate the use of local and state incentives to aid job creation, retention, expansion, and recruitment.
• Manage projects with EDCKC staff and strategic partners in retention, growth, and recruitment.
• Maintain up-to-date CRM records for meetings and projects.

Skills

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in liberal arts, business, public administration, urban planning, or economics

Tools

CRM software

Job description

The Economic Development Corporation of Kansas City, Missouri, is seeking a Business Development Specialist to cultivate a strategic network of businesses, leaders, and stakeholders and provide site selection services, incentives, ombudsman services, and financing opportunities for existing KC businesses.

The ideal candidate will hold a bachelor’s degree in a related field and have 3+ years’ experience in economic development, government, or real estate, with strong CRM proficiency, analytical