Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

The Project Manager serves as the primary point of contact for business development projects-both local expansions and new business prospects. The position manages the expansion or recruitment process including Request for Information responses, site and building selection assistance, financial incentive identification & application assistance, and workforce recruitment & training connections. The position is also responsible for maintaining a database which tracks the organizations' progress toward economic development goals.

Additional responsibilities include: maintaining a strong working relationship with state and local partners, some national travel, leading special initiatives and other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Manages and ensures consistency in responses to Request for Information (RFI), RFQs, RFPs on potential economic development projects.
• Leverages internal and external experts and information to ensure a strong and on-time response to requests for information in order to best position the Greater Des Moines region.
• Coordinates the details of report outs related to recruiting, retaining, and expanding businesses in Greater Des Moines' (DSM) 11-county region.
• Coordinates and develops information as needed for prospect site visits/ community tours and presentations.
• Maintains Customer Relationship Management (CRM) data.
• Reviews and evaluates large amounts of information and ensures accuracy and professional presentation of information.
• Leverages data and technology to respond to Economic Development team and prospect needs.
• Develops and maintains a network of business contacts to identify expansion opportunities and serves as a liaison between business executives and state & local officials to address business development issues.
• Assists companies in identifying and applying for state, local, and federal economic development programs.
• Lead RFI Site Ready program and other real estate development initiatives.
• Provides assistance with Partnership's Business, Retention and Expansion (BRE) Program, including scheduling and leading company visits.
• Leads Practitioners Council and other economic development initiatives as directed by SVP of Economic Development.
• Corresponds with key stakeholders, clients, and prospects.
• Other duties as assigned.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Detailed and process oriented.
  • Extremely well organized.
  • Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment often with short deadlines, and, at times, outside of normal business hours to be responsive to prospect needs.
  • This position requires excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
  • Team player with a positive attitude.
  • Strong problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work in a team and independently.

• Education and Experience:

  • A minimum of a bachelor's degree or higher, plus related professional experience.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Excel, PowerPoint, Word.
  • Strong Adobe Acrobat skills.
  • Custom map preparation.
  • Salesforce or other CRM experience required.

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