Business Development Associate Jobs in Dallas, TX

It is an exciting time to work in the City of Celina. We are growing and looking for dedicated and collaborative people to join our team of talented and valued employees.

Summary: The Business Development Associate is primarily responsible for connecting the City of Celina with the real estate development, brokerage, and business community. The position manages, plans and evaluates the department project pipeline quality and quantity as well as administers projects and programs that support the City's retail, commercial and industrial base. This position continuously calculates the optimal integration of initiatives that have potential to drive project attraction to the community, including innovation, workforce development, development of public facilities and infrastructure, small business development initiatives, and/or other economic development, redevelopment, or capital improvement programs or projects.

The Business Development Associate takes a proactive role in analyzing trends and economic markets, developing strong working relationships with key industry leaders, as well as conducting prospect presentations and tours.

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The intent of this position description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbent(s) in this position. Incumbent(s) duties may include but are not limited to the following:

Essential Job Functions:

• Promotes and develops the City by actively recruiting and expanding businesses in the community while supervising and ensuring that processes are in place for successful project administration.
• Represents the City as a liaison in local and regional economic development, retail, business, marketing, and related associations and at meetings, conferences, and trade shows, requiring occasional travel and work outside of normal business hours.
• Creates and maintains a quality network of industry contacts, including CEOs, site consultants and corporate real estate professionals, cultivated through active participation at conferences, on committees, at events and in meetings with prospective clients, businesses, brokers, and developers.
• Implements marketing strategies by developing plans for identification and pursuit of commercial development, including preparation and distribution of marketing materials, website updates, meeting with clients and making presentations.
• Serves as a responsive point of contact for clients considering Celina for site location from project inception to completion.
• Coordinates with other City departments to evaluate and recommend enhancements to current policies and practices, monitors trends, analyzes information and develops proposals that will attract businesses.
• Works closely and establishes relationships with the Celina Chamber of Commerce and other strategic partners to promote Celina as a destination for private sector investment.
• Prepares prospect proposals consisting of economic, statistical, financial, population, growth, demographic, site analysis, tax, and other information.
• Assists existing businesses in expanding business activities.
• Presents oral and written reports to city agencies, City Council, economic development interest groups, and other interested parties.
• Performs the essential functions as described in the physical demands and work environment sections below.
• Maintains regular attendance and punctuality.
• Provide appropriate and correct information to the public and department directors.
• Screen and handle routine correspondence, e-mails, and calls in a professional manner.
• Provide excellent customer service to guests and visitors.
• Conduct research activities and help with projects as assigned.
• Communicate with other City officials and department directors as necessary.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with all staff, vendors, customers, businesses and other agencies.
• Complete work in a timely manner.
• Must maintain a high level of discretion in all areas of work.
• Perform advanced professional duties to promote Celina EDC.
• Responsible for marketing, communication, graphic design, writing, photography, and research.
• Updates website, creates and distributes electronic market campaigns.
• Assist with social media programs to attract business.

Preferred Education, Experience, and Certifications:

• Bachelor's degree in economic development, economics, finance, marketing, planning, or a related field.
• Five years of responsible project management experience in economic development and/or marketing.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.
• Additional education cannot be substituted for experience.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screening and background check.