Economic Development Manager

Location: Nashville, NC
Position: Economic Development Manager

SUMMARY:

The Economic Development Manager supports the Director of Economic Development in driving business growth and vitality across Nash County, North Carolina. This position focuses on business recruitment (industrial, commercial, and retail), retention and expansion of existing industries, and coordination of marketing and promotional activities.

An employee in this class works closely with local, state, and other governmental officials, community leaders, businesses, and industrial representatives to promote industrial and commercial growth in the County. The role requires extensive public contact, demanding tact, courtesy, strong public relations skills, and effective marketing approaches. Work is performed under the direct supervision of the Economic Development Director and is evaluated through conferences, reports, progress on recruited businesses, and effectiveness in supporting retention and expansion of existing industries.