Director of Business Development

Location: Elizabethtown, NC (Hybrid)
Position:  Director of Business Development

SUMMARY:

About North Carolina’s Southeast (NCSE)

NCSE is a regional economic development organization serving 20 counties. Its mission is marketing and business recruitment, product development, and advocacy — working collaboratively with public and private economic development partners. NCSE is a robust public-private partnership with a strong history of success across the region. The organization values exceptional professionalism, leadership, collaboration, self-initiative, creativity, and relationships.

About the Director of Business Development Position

Marketing Activities:

• Collaboratively works with the NCSE team on implementation of marketing strategies and initiatives.
• Utilizes multiple platforms to market the region for lead generation
• Collaboratively manages client engagement, project proposals and RFI submissions.
• Coordinates development, planning, and implementation of annual marketing calendar of events.
• Engages and collaborates on identification, development and deployment of marketing materials.
• Represents and promotes the organization at marketing trade shows, consultant/broker events, and recruiting missions.
• Interacts with site selection consultants and brokers.
• Manages and participates in economic development projects and client visits.
• Collaborates with county EDOs and allies on planning and execution of marketing initiatives.
• Develops the annual marketing budget.
• Collaborates in allied relationships that support marketing and product development.

Strategic Activities:

• Assists in the coordination of the Local Developers Advisory Group (LDAG).
• Engages in implementation of product development program.
• Monitors and evaluates metrics related to marketing performance and ROI.
• Participates in development and implementation of organizational strategic plan.
• Supports input, updates, and maintenance of buildings and sites database.
• Engages in private fundraising efforts as needed.

Technology Integration:

• Evaluates and facilitates the integration of AI into marketing platforms and messaging.

• Assists with Salesforce client record management system data input and reporting
• Coordinates with the NCSE team on the use of supporting research platforms, including JobsEQ and Dun & Bradstreet.
• Supports integration of drone video technology into marketing initiatives.

Skills, Qualifications and Educational Requirements:

• Minimum BA or BS degree in related field with two years of related experience.

• Required skillsets include excellent verbal and written communication abilities, the ability to multitask in a fast-paced work environment, and strong presentation skills for clients and stakeholders.
• Additional strengths include collaborative engagement, working knowledge of database platforms, team facilitation, and project management and tracking.

Travel and Work Conditions:

• Extensive travel is required within the region; moderate domestic travel; and potential international travel.
• Hybrid work/office environment.
• Residency within the region required.

NCSE offers competitive compensation and benefits, including bonus structure, Paid-Time-Off (PTO), retirement program (6.5% organization contribution), and comprehensive medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage.

How To Apply:

If interested, please contact Steve Yost, President – by emailing a letter of interest and resume to stevey@ncse.org.