Director, Business Development, Economic Development Job at Industrial Asset Management Council, Inc, Colorado Springs, CO

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  • Industrial Asset Management Council, Inc
  • Colorado Springs, CO

Job Description

The Director reports to the Vice President, Economic Development. Internally, the Director works closely with other members of the economic development team to contribute to a collaborative body of work that supports and enhances the organization’s economic development programming and impact. Additionally, the Director collaborates with other staff in the organization to enhance attraction efforts and support other program areas within the organization. Externally, the Director interacts with business/investment prospects, existing businesses, site selectors, the real estate/brokerage community, and community and state partner organizations. Serves as a point of contact for attraction and new-to-market investment leads, inquiries and Request for Proposal (RFP) submissions, including initial outreach, introductory meetings, and execution of RPF and follow-up packages. Proactively pursues firms in target industries nationally and internationally as outlined by the organization’s economic development strategic plan (and future FDI strategy). Build relationships with site selectors, companies, and partners to grow the sales pipeline. Develops, plans, and executes familiarization tours, tradeshow participation (domestic and international), trade missions, and out of market visits (in partnership with other staff, i.e. defense, business retention and expansion, etc.). Prepares CEO and VP, Economic Development for any travel/events that have a business attraction component. Maintains a suite of collateral material and website content to assist with attraction efforts. Lead relationship management and involvement of Titans of Economic Development Council in the business attraction and regional competitiveness efforts. Works in collaboration with all Pikes Peak region communities to oversee site inventory, promotion of available buildings, sites, etc. Provides coordination of local and state incentives and programs in collaboration with local and state program partners/representatives. Empowers other staff and community partners to promote the region and its competitive advantage through networks and contacts. Knowledge of economic development industry best practices preferred. General knowledge of various economic development incentive concepts, programs, and tools (local, state, federal) preferred. General knowledge of chamber/membership-based organizations preferred. Project management. Team player, self-starter, and an effective written and verbal communicator. Confident and engaging as a presenter in front of large and small audiences. Professional standards, especially as they pertain to client and partner confidentiality. Excellent interpersonal skills. Commitment to professional development in the economic development field. Effective time management skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, or similar software programs. Familiarity with Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software, especially Salesforce, is a plus. #J-18808-Ljbffr Industrial Asset Management Council, Inc

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