Hiring: Business Development Representative

Posted by on November 25, 2014

POSITION SUMMARY

The Business Development Representative carries out the organization’s program involvement strategies, serves as the lead staff for associated programs, and conducts retention visits with area businesses to assess current opportunities and challenges and inform of applicable LSCP business services.

PRIMARY POSITION OBJECTIVES

  • Implements the LSCP Talent and Foundation strategies as defined by Director of Business Development.
  • Serves as lead staff for talent program involvement and associated programs.
  • Provides business assistance to area companies.
  • Conducts research and analyzes relevant data in support of the LSCP involvement in business and economic development efforts.
  • Conducts retention visits with existing companies to learn of their challenges and opportunities.
  • Participates in the LSCP Strategic Plan process and projects.
  • Understands local, state and federal workforce and economic development programs.

SPECIFIC WORK REPONSIBILITIES

  • Understanding and knowledge of talent enhancement and workforce development strategies available to assist companies with challenges and opportunities
  • Conduct business retention visits and associated follow up with existing companies in support of their program, incentive and financial needs
  • Research of relevant data and analysis of detailed information related to talent programs and area demographics
  • Understanding of local, state and federal business and economic development programs and incentives
  • Provide staff support and assistance to associated programs
  • Respect for confidential client, business, and project information
  • Monitor local, state and federal legislation and regulations relating to business and economic development
  • Provide support for LSCP task forces and committees as assigned
  • Participate in the LSCP strategic plan process and projects
  • Participation in regional and state-wide talent business and economic development learning opportunities
  • Evaluate, interpret and incorporate state talent enhancement programs into the organizational plan.
  • Represent LSCP at a variety of events
  • Establish and maintain effective relationships with a variety of public and private sector individuals, businesses and organizations
  • Oral presentations and written communications
  • Additional duties as assigned by the Director of Business Development

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

  • Business and economic development theories and practices, programs, services and resources.
  • An understanding of the Northern Michigan economic, cultural and political environment.
  • Working knowledge of computers/software tools (MS Office 10, databases, social media tools, etc.).
  • Understanding of business development and business regulations
  • Understanding of business financing and budgeting
  • Effective verbal, written, presentation and listening communications skills.
  • Strong organizational, planning and facilitation skills.
  • Stress management skills.
  • Time management skills.
  • Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
  • Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships
  • Computer skills and the ability to operate computerized word-processing programs at a highly proficient level.
  • Results oriented and proven track record in establishing and achieving ambitious goals.
  • Superior ability to establish relationships and confidence in self and institution, quickly and easily.
  • Superior strategic and analytical thinking ability.
  • Ability to plan set and meet deadlines.
  • Ability to operate autonomously and in a directed team effort.
  • Professional demeanor and appearance.
  • Attention to and respect for confidentiality.
  • Ability to travel and maintain a schedule that requires occasional evening and weekend work.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Education, Experience and Certifications

  • Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree in social sciences, business administration, communication, marketing or related field.
  • Valid Michigan Driver’s License

SPECIFIC PAY INFORMATION

  • Nature of the position: Full-time
  • Salary: Dependent upon education, certifications and experience
  • This position is eligible for Bonus Programs, Simple IRA, Paid time off and Health Insurance package.

Please reply with resume and cover letter to lscp@marquette.org

Application Deadline: Monday, December 8th.

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