Vice President of Economic Development

The VP position will manage all aspects of the economic development program and staff to enhance outreach to prospects with the goal of creating a strong pipeline of prospects and supporting existing business retention and expansion, workforce development, entrepreneurial programs and have experience in a wholistic approach to economic development. Highly motivated individual with the ability to coordinate, analyze, and act upon confidential information and confidently and effectively interact with leaders in the public and private sector. Lead retention, expansion and recruitment of business investment leading to job growth by presenting to executives, coordinating prospect visits/ tours, compiling local & state incentive proposals, addressing issues or needs of the project, and use of other tactics with a creative approach to problem solving. Assist existing business investment projects along with the BRE Manager and maintain robust and systematic lead generation program and track projects through CRM system. Maintain excellent relations with leadership at local and state levels as well as existing businesses, site selection consultants, commercial real estate brokers, and prospects. Ability to travel as needed and lead the marketing and economic development teams in marketing and event planning at local, state and national events and track all appointments, meetings, and engagement with prospects to report to the Economic Development Advisory Committee (EDAC). Ability to prepare and deliver cost benefit reports and assist city and county with preparation of analysis on the economic impact of projects. Prepare monthly progress reports as requested by the President/CEO for communication to boards, committees, and investors. Maintain and edit various software systems for project management, customer relationships, management, and real estate database. Ensure proper oversight of website updates and various marketing and social media platforms and have abilities in strategic planning, marketing program development and presentations. Demonstrate leadership skills and genuine team player behavior in work with the other members of the team. Execute all other duties as assigned.