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  Apply Now  Join us in shaping North Carolina’s economic future!