Iredell EDC is hiring an Existing Industry Manager and Marketing and Research Manager
Existing Industry Manager
Nature of the Position: This position will be responsible for the retention and expansion needs of existing industry in Iredell County. This position will establish rapport and relationships with employers with a focus in key industry clusters. This will be accomplished through one-on-one visits, responding to incoming inquiries, working as an ombudsman to address challenges, and collaborating with partners to deliver programs and technical assistance. The position will be responsible for capturing, analyzing, and reporting data through visits and surveys. The position will work with a wide range of partners to increase understanding of the local business climate. The position will coordinate engagement opportunities with industry to include hosting quarterly industry councils and an annual appreciation event. The ideal candidate must be comfortable calling on businesses and conducting meetings with senior-level executives.
Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in planning, business, communications, or other relevant field supplemented by two years of experience in planning, community and/or economic development, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively and simultaneously.
Position is full-time, onsite. Position will split time between Mooresville and Statesville office locations depending on scheduled meetings.
Marketing & Research Manager
Nature of the Position: Serving as the primary contact for research and data inquiries, updating community marketing information, supporting the Iredell EDC team in response to project inquiries and request for information (RFI), managing marketing efforts including website, social media, and newsletter. Supporting the team and community by gathering, tracking, and analyzing data to promote new business development, product development, existing industry and retention, workforce development, marketing, and community partnerships. The ideal candidate should be a self-starter and able to work without direct supervision to complete duties and responsibilities. Attention to detail with the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment is required.
Qualifications: Requires a bachelor’s degree or higher with at least 2 years’ experience in research, marketing, real estate, community or economic development, government; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Knowledge, experience, and comfort using and learning technologies including Microsoft Office 365, Adobe Design Suite, Canva, WordPress, Mailchimp, and client relationship management (CRM)
This is a full-time on-sit office position located in Iredell County and may require occasional extended work hours.
About Iredell County Economic Development Corporation
Iredell County Economic Development Corporation (Iredell EDC) was formed in 2017, as a result of our leaders and communities coming together with a vision to organize our economic development efforts under one county-wide organization. Iredell EDC is a public-private partnership that promotes economic growth and stability in our community by supporting the creation of new jobs and encouraging investment. We accomplish this through new business attraction, support of existing industry, building a world-class workforce, and collaboration with our community to build prosperity for all.
About Iredell County
Iredell is in the northern part of the Charlotte region, North Carolina and home to the City of Statesville, Town of Mooresville, and Town of Troutman. Iredell is the 14th largest County in the state of North Carolina, with a population of 181,000 and the 13th lowest tax rate in the state, and the lowest tax rate in the Charlotte region. We have a diverse industry base with a mix of agriculture, advanced manufacturing, logistics/distribution, finance, healthcare, and information technology. For more information please visit www.iredelledc.com.
