Project Manager (Southeast Region)

About this role

Job Summary - Why you’ll love this position

Job Location: This is a remote position that will be regionally located within the Southeast Region of Missouri.

Now is the time to be part of the Missouri Department of Economic Development’s (DED) exciting Regional Engagement Team! Within this role, you will:

§ work directly with businesses and local partners on retention, expansion and community development projects;

§ be the business specialist concierge for DED’s local partners and business and community customers as they access state and federal agency resources; and

§ be part of a unique laser-focused, regionally targeted, customer centric, and data driven team!

Responsibilities - What you’ll do

Your success is Missouri’s success!

§ Develop and maintain professional and open relationships with Missouri businesses, employers, partners, government officials and local citizens.

§ Facilitate the growth of businesses throughout assigned region. This includes meeting with company leadership to understand their needs, provide technical assistance, and connect them to appropriate resources.

§ Research, evaluate and prepare customized presentations for companies which highlight Missouri’s business climate, financing, incentives, markets and suppliers.

§ Lead statewide business retention expansion program for assigned region.

§ Develop extensive partner network and detailed understanding of resources available to companies and communities.

§ Assist communities with development initiatives for economic and community development.

§ Coordinate efforts with other governmental agencies to obtain information and assistance needed for businesses to operate in the state (i.e., licenses, permits, insurance, environmental requirements).

§ Participate in the business incentive negotiation process; assists with the completion of necessary paperwork.

§ Plan and schedule work activities to achieve established goals.

Qualifications - All you need for success

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