Regional Manager - Central Region

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Job Location: This is a remote position that can be regionally located within the Central Region of Missouri.

Travel: 80% weekly travel within the Central MO Region.

Bring your leadership experience to the refocused efforts of the Missouri Department of Economic Development’s (DED) Regional Engagement Division! Regional Engagement teams serve as the primary point of contact and liaison for business expansion and growth opportunities.

• Coordinate and direct outreach efforts to business and community customers throughout the region.
• Lead the Regional Engagement team in delivery of customized support and assistance for projects that drive economic growth and improve community and workforce capacity.
• Develop an in-depth understanding of the assigned region and have a thorough knowledge of the stakeholders.
• Develop regional goals and implementation strategies to meet the needs of the region, including an emphasis on enhancing participation and inclusion across all local, regional, and state plans.
• Provide guidance, consultation, and professional development and training to Project Managers and teams on program and resource details, as well as general customer service and business development.
• Serve as a liaison to other state departments, federal agencies, and related public partners.
• Facilitate the growth of businesses throughout the assigned region – this includes meeting with company leadership to understand their needs, providing technical assistance, and connecting them to appropriate resources.
• Research, evaluate, and prepare customized presentations for companies that highlight Missouri’s business climate, financing, incentives, markets and suppliers.
• Lead the region’s business intelligence gathering and conduct surveys of key existing businesses.
• Manage the schedule and work activities of the team to ensure a proactive balance of community engagement, business development activities, and necessary project management to exceed customer expectations.
• Ensure customer support and program administration functions for enrollment and application are complete and accurate; facilitate processing from Solutions Division partners.
• Coordinate efforts with other Regional Teams and respective Managers to share best practices and ensure collective support for statewide initiatives.

• Seven or more years of professional experience with demonstrated knowledge in the business practices and principles of Economic Development – this can be obtained through work experience or completion of a Bachelor’s degree in marketing, public relations, economics, business or public administration, international business, agribusiness, or a closely related area.
• Staff leadership experience in a dynamic setting.
• Proven experience supporting a team through empowerment, proactive professional development, and establishment of clear expectations and success measures.
• Master’s degree in Business Administration or Public Administration preferred.
• Lack of post‑secondary education will not be used as the sole basis for denying consideration to any applicant.

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• Seniority level: Director
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Sales and Business Development
• Industry: Government Administration