City of Cape Coral · 2 days ago
Business Recruitment/Retention Specialist / Economic Development / City Manager's Office #9122
Cape Coral Metro
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expThe City of Cape Coral is the seventh largest city in Florida, offering diverse career advancement opportunities. The Business Recruitment/Retention Specialist will work with clients and business owners to promote business growth in the Cape Coral market, while also generating leads and maintaining relationships within the commercial real estate community.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Meets and works with clients and/or business owners, investors and developers to commit to bringing their business or starting, expanding or investing in the growth of a business in the Cape Coral market
Generates and cultivates leads and important business contacts that promote and guarantee the creation of future clients and the assurance of business and investment growth and a stronger, more diversified commercial tax base
Attends local business and real estate networking events, educational events, and national trade shows, for business recruiting and demographic-related purposes
Speaks to and makes presentations for business entities, agencies, organizations and network affiliate groups to help generate leads/projects and promote a stronger influence towards the City of Cape Coral and business expansion goals
Maintains a strong working relationship with the Commercial real estate community and the Development Services Department (DSD) to generate and coordinate project opportunities and assist clients with location-related issues
Assists in preparing and implementing the City's Comprehensive and Economic Development Master Plans, and other reports and documents as requested
Researches and understands current and changing market conditions that affect client retention and market resilience in Cape Coral. Effectively uses research and market data to influence commercial expansion and business/job growth
Perform other related duties as required
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in a related field; or Associate's degree from an accredited college or university and four (4) additional years of related experience
Three (3) years of experience in economics, public administration, business administration, business development, planning, or a closely related field
Must possess a valid state driver's license and obtain a valid Florida driver's license within thirty (30) days of hire or promotion
Benefits
Free city-paid employee health coverage, additional for spouse or family
City Employee Health & Wellness Center for healthcare services
5 weeks Paid Time Off (sick & vacation)
11 paid holidays
Pension plan
City-paid life and long-term disability insurance
Optional Vision and Dental Plans
Tuition reimbursement
Gym membership reimbursement
And much more!
Company
City of Cape Coral
Cape Coral is the largest city between Tampa and Miami. It is located in southwest Florida with a population of about 200,000.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase