Remote Economic Development Jobs in Columbia, SC

You will be responsible for recruiting local businesses to join the Hub delivery partner program. Collaborate with a Field Manager and local contractors to visit prospective businesses, pitch the program, qualify businesses, guide them through the application process, drive referrals through community organizations, and coordinate recruitment events. This role requires travel and offers commission opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Visit prospective businesses door-to-door in targeted towns within a two-hour driving distance.
• Present and pitch the new program opportunity to generate interest and applications.
• Qualify prospective businesses and guide them through the application process, managing pipeline activity in Salesforce.
• Support the Field Manager in planning and hosting recruitment events in the community, such as lunch and learns and town hall meetings.
• Collaborate with the Field Manager to engage with local influencers like chambers of commerce and economic development associations.
• Import Excel spreadsheets into Salesforce weekly to ensure partner data is up-to-date.

Essential Skills

• 1-2+ years of experience in sales and/or customer service.
• Experience in outside/field sales is required.
• Proficiency in CRM systems, with Salesforce preferred.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Exceptional customer service and communication skills.
• Prior experience in sales or negotiation roles is a plus.
• Professionalism and enthusiasm for teamwork.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
• Tech-savvy with experience in working with multiple systems and technology.
• Ability to travel up to four hours round trip daily.

Work Environment

The role involves being on the road 3-5 days a week. The position is based near Columbia, South Carolina, and requires the ability to travel within a territory up to 2-3 hours around Grantsville. The work environment is dynamic and involves engaging with various businesses and community organizations.

This is a Contract position based out of West Columbia, SC.

The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $27.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully remote position.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 4, 2026.

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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