Business Liaison

Salary : $57,616.00 Annually

Location : Greenville, NC

Job Type : Regular Full-Time

Job Number : 1875

Department : Neighborhood & Business Services

Opening Date : 07 / 08 / 2025

Job Summary

This position will facilitate the implementation and coordination of business development programs and projects. This is accomplished by recruiting and developing private-sector projects that result in capital investment, job creation, expanded tax base, and ancillary improvement in overall quality of life. The position also assists with activities intended to create a framework for encouraging and facilitating entrepreneurial-based business development by coordinating access to local, regional, and state resources.

FLSA Status : Exempt

This is a continuous posting and may close at any time.

Examples of Duties

• Assist with the City of Greenville business development efforts, including targeting new business, retaining and enhancing existing businesses, growing local entrepreneurship, facilitating the retention of young adults and professionals, and revitalizing the City's urban core;
• Plan, budget, oversee, and document all aspects of special projects. The Business Liaison will work closely with management to ensure the scope and direction of each project are in the City's best interests and on schedule;
• Assist with the development and implementation of the City's work plans for innovation, entrepreneurship, and small businesses. This includes goals, strategies, tasks, and performance benchmarks;
• Manage business development grant and loan programs to recruit business prospects and economic opportunities;
• Coordinate meetings among City departments, utility companies, and other government entities to address specific business development issues;
• Assist with the City's urban revitalization efforts, including affordable housing initiatives, public infrastructure projects, and quality of life initiatives;
• Perform small, minority and women's business outreach through targeted marketing and multimedia communication strategies;
• Develop and publish program reports on program activities and outcomes;
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

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Special Requirements

Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer

The City of Greenville offers a comprehensive benefits package to all regular full-time employees including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and short-term disability insurance. Employees in designated part-time positions may participate in some of the benefit programs offered to regular full-time employees.

Visit the City of Greenville Human Resources for a more in depth summary of our benefits.

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What is your highest level of education?

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How many years of experience do you have in economic development, redevelopment, planning, or business and industrial development?

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Do you have a valid driver's license issued by N.C. or another state? (Note : a valid driver's license is a currentdriver's license that is not revoked, suspended, or subject to limited restoration or conditional operation privileges.)

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Please describe your experience assisting with business development efforts, business retention efforts, and business expansion efforts.

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This position requires proficiency with Microsoft Word. Which best describes your level of proficiency?

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This position requires proficiency with Microsoft Excel. Which best describes your level of proficiency with Microsoft Excel?

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This position requires proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint. Which best describes your level of proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint?

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Briefly describe your experience in giving presentations, include size and composition of the audience.

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