Part-Time Existing Industry Manager

Overview

Welcome to South Carolina. The new headquarters of American innovation. The South Carolina Department of Commerce (S.C. Commerce) is committed to maintaining the states long-term competitiveness while building a modern economy ash; one that is diverse, supporting businesses at every phase of their lifecycle, while allowing people to live and work where they love. As one of 22 cabinet agencies, S.C. Commerce is the states lead economic development agency.

Its mission is to create economic opportunities to increase choices for all South Carolinians, which it does by supporting new and existing businesses and partnerships that fuel emerging industries such as life sciences, headquarters, and advanced energy. To drive the states advanced energy potential and global impact, S.C. Commerce helped organize the SC Nexus for Advanced Resilient Energy (SC NEXUS), designated as one of 31 federal Technology and Innovation Hubs in 2023.

A national leader in foreign direct investment, South Carolina extends its international reach with representation in Europe and Asia, ensuring the state remains a top, global business destination from launch to legacy.

• Conduct business engagements and site visits to South Carolinas Existing Industries (at least 60 annually) within designated territory (Saluda, Edgefield, Aiken, Barnwell, Bamberg, Allendale, Hampton, Colleton, Jasper, and Beaufort counties).
• Coordinate site visits in conjunction with relevant allied partners, including in-house Commerce resources; completing all follow up & reporting requirements after site visits are completed.
• Communicate with local economic developers, particularly existing industry contacts, prior to and immediately after site visit and with prescribed solutions.
• Assist businesses in the manufacturing, life science, and advanced energy sectors navigate available resources to increase productivity.
• Utilize S.C. Manufacturing Extension Partnership for technical assistance when needed.
• Establish and maintain effective business relationships with South Carolina's business and industry community, as well as assess business operations and opportunities within the assigned territory.
• Support other Existing Industry staff when needed with site visits and assistance in their territories.
• Establish and maintain effective communication with the Existing Industry Program Manager and other program partners.

A bacheloregree and relevant work experience.

Ability to establish and maintain effective business relationships with South Carolina's business and industry community. Ability to assess business operations, opportunity and related industry outlook. Experience in private sector business and industry, sales, service or manufacturing a plus. Excellent communications skills (both written and oral). Ability to organize information, set priorities and manage multiple engagements and complex follow-up activities. Must be proficient in Microsoft applications.

Must have valid driver's license. Some overnight travel is required.

Experience with customer relationship management (CRM) databases a plus.