Business Solutions Manager

Job Description

Job Description

OUR ORGANIZATION :

Kinexus Group, recognized as one of Nonprofit Times 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022 Best Nonprofits to Work For, is a cutting-edge community development organization with growing initiatives to create an economically thriving Michigan. We are change agents who create solutions for business, workforce, and community challenges to promote economic vitality.

THE TEAM :

The purpose of the Business Solutions Team (BSM) is to support the Kinexus Group family of subsidiaries, utilizing a "Team of Teams" approach. Centering business as the customer, the team is focused on building an ecosystem of resources that support business needs and improve the overall supply of readily available talent for employers.

WHAT WE EXPECT FROM YOU :

The BSM demonstrates an entrepreneurial mindset, strong relationship building skills and a high level of critical thinking. In this role, a BSM will drive strategic and operational objectives; work with external stakeholders (i.e. business leaders, elected officials, and resource partners); and represent the Kinexus Group brand to a statewide community.

The BSM will primarily support the Michigan Works! operation by helping to advocate for the needs of business in service delivery and solution creation. Using a consultative approach, the BSM will develop transformational relationships with businesses, especially being responsive to their hiring and workforce development needs.

Additionally, the BSM will engage businesses across the state who are referred via our partner network. The BSM will optimize service delivery by integrating Kinexus Group services to meet demand; develop a resource ecosystem; and position the Kinexus Group organization for long term success. These activities align with the Kinexus Group family helping to impact our core mission of "inspiring positive economic change one person, one business, one community at a time."

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES :

Business Development

• Promote and integrate Kinexus Group subsidiaries and services to solve identified business needs
• Gather intel for solution development – i.e. funding diversification
• Provide consultative services for appropriate resource deployment

Operational Focus

Strategic Lens

Relationship Management / Public Relations

Project Management

Data / Research

Knowledge, skills, abilities and attributes

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS :

Other skills and abilities

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US :

WORK ENVIRONMENT :

We have a unique culture that requires us to be BOLD, INSPIRATIONAL, ENTREPRENEURIAL and INCLUSIVE. We spend more waking hours with each other than we do with family or friends, so finding someone that adds to our culture is extremely important. It is our goal to inspire positive economic change one person, one business and one community at a time.

Kinexus Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Program. Auxiliary aids, reasonable accommodations and or services are available upon request for individuals with disabilities. Michigan Relay Center : 711 Voice and TDD. Kinexus is a partner of American Job Centers.