Business Recruitment Manager

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 
Serve as a leader in attracting businesses to NC. Manage business recruitment projects. Collaborate with colleagues to meet organizational priorities and collaborate with internal/external economic development allies to develop comprehensive and meaningful agendas for client visits. 

What You’ll Do  
Project Management 
Work directly with client’s internal representatives or a professional site selection consultant to manage all stages of a business recruitment project, from initial interest in NC to final location decision  
Design comprehensive responses to requests for information and address all aspects of a potential project  
Conduct due diligence examination of a company’s financial and strategic viability 
Identify real estate options  
Evaluate labor and supplier availability  
Resolve infrastructure and permit issues  
Develop comprehensive state and local proposal outlining potential incentives, tax benefits, etc. in partnership with the NC Department of Commerce and local economic developers  
Serve as the point of contact for the state of North Carolina, making introductions to state and community officials as needed to meet prospect needs 
Facilitate and host client visits to the state to evaluate project location opportunities 
Visits may include interaction among C-level company executives and senior state officials, follow up with client as needed  
Utilize Salesforce to report and maintain current project activity and news about client’s strategic operations  
Regional/Community Partner Liaison 
Serve as a state-level point of contact for local economic developers in their pursuit of new business opportunities  
Participate in locally hosted meetings with prospects  
Serve as education resource regarding state incentives and other state support for projects generated at the local level  
Relationship Management  
Encourage development of strong networks with partners and site location consultants  
Promote the state’s business opportunities to site location consultants and corporate decision makers through marketing events, conferences/forums and one-on-one meetings  
Participate in cooperative marketing trips with local economic developers in order to promote NC’s regions to site location consultants 
Requirements
Who Should Apply 
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience; Prior economic development experience preferred  
Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to connect with corporate decision makers/site location consultants, community leaders and colleagues at the Partnership and the North Carolina Department of Commerce  
Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills  
Ability to analyze customer needs, present solutions and add value through delivery of state incentives and other forms of support  
Ability to manage project management workload, placing top priority on providing fast and accurate information when requested  
Ability to compete in an aggressive yet professional manner  
Knowledge of economic development policies, benefits and discretionary incentives options at the state and local level  
Diplomacy in serving as an ambassador of the state, remaining non-political as a representative of a public-private recruitment and marketing organization     
Experience leading and winning economic development projects  
Ability to work collaboratively with all team members on the EDPNC staff as well as with key external allies 
Travel and Work Conditions 
Moderate in-state and domestic travel is required 
Hybrid work environment based in Raleigh, NC or full-time remote  
Travel to events, corporate offices, and conferences as needed   
We Invest in Our People—Professionally and Personally.  
At EDPNC, our benefits are designed to support your career, well-being, and life outside of work.  
Competitive compensation and performance incentives that reward impact and results  
Hybrid work schedule that supports flexibility, and balance  
Generous time off, including 4 weeks of PTO, 9 paid holidays, 3 sick and wellness days, and 3 flex holidays  
401(k) with a 5% employer match after six months to help you build long-term financial security  
Paid parental leave, including 8 weeks of maternity leave and 4 weeks of paternal leave, because family matters  
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, with HSA and FSA options  
Company paid short- and long-term disability coverage as well as 50K life insurance for added peace of mind  
Employee Assistance Program that covers your entire household’s wellbeing  
Voluntary benefit options such as critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, life insurance and pet insurance  
Corporate amenities such as paid parking, gym access and complimentary snacks 
Family Forward Certified, reflecting our commitment to family-friendly workplace practices 
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Join us in shaping North Carolina’s economic future!