Business Recruitment Manager

Under general supervision of the Director of Economic Development, this position is responsible for developing, coordinating and implementing a program designed for business recruitment and attraction to the City of Rosenberg.

• Assists the Director of Economic Development in business recruitment and attraction efforts including:
  • Develops, implements and maintains a site readiness program
  • Matches available properties with the needs of prospective companies
  • Coordinates responses to inbound RFPs and RFIs as assigned
  • Meets with prospective companies interested in locating to Rosenberg
  • Prepares financial analysis, tax abatement calculations and feasibility studies for assigned projects
  • Participates in development of new and existing business and industrial parks through both public initiatives and public and private partnerships
  • Acts as a departmentally neutral, project facilitator to be accessed by and for City of Rosenberg development stakeholders
  • Maintains confidentiality of all prospect information, which may include company name, type of industry and financial information
  • Develops, implements and maintains marketing campaigns including, but not limited to printed collateral materials, advertisements, e-mail marketing, industry‑specific communications and content creation for social media
• Assists the Director of Economic Development with operations of the department including:
  • Maintains the Economic Development section of the city website and regularly monitors, evaluates and recommends ways to update it to best market Rosenberg
  • Develops and recommends policy for economic development initiatives and long‑range economic development plans and programs to meet the needs of the community
  • Implements and monitors contract compliance and deliverables of economic development performance agreements, tax abatements and contracts
  • Monitors, analyzes and prepares budget reporting and financial data for the department
  • Manages grant funds and related programs such as the Business Improvement Grant and HOT Grant programs
  • Conducts research, analysis and distribution of pertinent economic and demographic data
  • Administrative tasks include, but not limited to screening calls, preparing purchase requisitions and orders, processing invoices, ordering office supplies, booking travel arrangements, and scheduling meetings
• Provides staff support to the Rosenberg Development Corporation, City Council and other boards or commissions as necessary including the preparation of agendas, minutes and other documentation as necessary
• Performs other duties as assigned

• Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration, Business Management, Real Estate, Urban Planning, or related field
• Three (3) years of progressively responsible professional level experience in economic development programs pertaining to industrial and commercial business retention and expansion

• Possess and maintain a valid Class C Texas Driver’s License and acceptable driving record
  • Reliable transportation and liability insurance
• Appointment will be conditional upon successful completion of the following pre‑employment checks:
  • Criminal background check
  • Controlled substance screening