Business Recruitment and Existing Industry Specialist

Description

Location: Raleigh, North Carolina (hybrid/office as applicable)
Schedule: Monday and Friday remote, Tuesday-Thursday in office (based on business needs) 

About EDPNC 

At EDPNC, our mission is to improve the economic well-being and quality of life for all North Carolinians. In partnership with state, regional, local, and private sector leaders, we support North Carolina’s growth through business recruitment, existing industry support, international trade and export assistance, small business counseling, and tourism promotion. 

As a public-private partnership serving on behalf of the State of North Carolina, EDPNC operates at the intersection of public service and economic strategy. Our work helps attract investment, support employers, strengthen communities, and position North Carolina as one of the best places in the country to live, work, and do business. 

We are a collaborative, mission-driven organization that values professionalism, initiative, responsiveness, and strong relationships. The work is fast-paced, meaningful, and highly collaborative, offering employees the opportunity to engage with leaders across business, government, and communities throughout the state. At EDPNC, team members are motivated by the opportunity to make a tangible impact while working alongside smart, dedicated people who care deeply about North Carolina’s future. 

About the Role 

The duties of this position require proactive engagement in the substantive work of the EDPNC Business Recruitment and Existing Industry teams. Support project managers in day-to-day efforts to attract new companies to and grow within North Carolina. Work independently in project support roles, seeking guidance from the Director, Project Management and Support, or an individual project manager in cases of first impression. This position will also be responsible for the management and coordination of various on-going team initiatives as outlined.

What You’ll Do 

Project Support 

• Proactively assist Business Recruitment Managers and Existing Industry with project strategy and provide project support.  Participate in project kick-off calls, work to understand project drivers to assist in developing NC’s value proposition, coordinate site/building searches, and assist with client presentations.   
• Manage the development of timely and accurate county responses to RFIs issued by companies or site consultants. Provide guidance to local communities via effective completion of the RFI, development of additional materials, including customized building/site comparison templates, and detailed instructions and points of emphasis. Vet completed RFI submissions, and, when necessary, engage with local economic developers for clarification and/or correction of content to enhance the quality of responses.  Coordinate with project managers to create additional deliverables, such as pitch decks, for various RFI submissions or project site visits. 
• Manage the EDPNC Building & Sites Database, as well as the RFP Builder Tool and serve as the main point of contact for both the system provider (Zoom Prospector) and the various local partners/allies seeking general and/or specific information.  This includes the responsibility of keeping up with vendor contracts (Zoom Prospector and other third-party feed services) and processing those contract invoices annually.  

Resource Development 

• Provide guidance to local communities regarding effective completion of RFIs, site visit prep, regular project updates, etc. 
• Curate and maintain a resource library for the project managers. Gather intel, catalog resources, and best practices.  Maintain database of key contacts, program Q&As, guidelines and training documents, pitch decks, and industry-specific resources. 
• Assist team members in preparing information for presentations.    
• Manage the publication and distribution of the Business Recruitment Quarterly Newsletter, Annual Real Estate Report, and other team publications.  Responsible for the development of content and collaboration with the EDPNC Research and Marketing team regarding messaging, graphics, and overall design as well as presentation of findings to stakeholders.  

Additional Responsibilities – Business Recruitment and Existing Industry Initiatives 

• A key interaction between our organization and the NCDOC is our weekly project evaluation process. This role provides operations support including a thorough review of weekly projects, NCDOC briefing package preparation, and participating in weekly project review meetings. 
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