The Metro Orlando Economic Development Commission a private non-profit corporation serving Orange, Seminole, Lake and Osceola Counties and the City of Orlando. The organization was founded in 1977 and employs 37 professionals. It is headquartered in downtown Orlando and operates two regional offices – one in Lake County and one in Seminole County. Our six and a half million dollar budget is derived through a private-public partnership, with private-sector members contributing more than 60% of the total. The balance of the revenue comes from contracts for services with the local government partners.

The Metro Orlando EDC is a recognized innovator with a rich history of success. During fiscal year 2007, EDC projects reported a total of 3,604 jobs, $460 million in capital investment and 2.2 million square feet of real estate transactions. We are a highly collaborative environment; our experts gather competitive intelligence on prospects, initiate and nurture key relationships, conduct targeted sales outreach and help manage client projects to their successful conclusion.

 Lake County Business Development Director

We are seeking an energetic, motivated individual with successful consultative, relationship-based conceptual sales experience. The ideal candidate is a self-starter, adept at prospecting and program management.

The mandate for this position is two-fold. You will be part of team that will develop and implement a new economic development strategy for Lake County. In addition, you will work with companies interested in relocating to the county as well as with local companies interested in expanding. Success will be measured broadly by progress on the implementation of the plan and specifically by your ability to generate leads and close projects that yield new jobs and capital investment.

 As the Director, you will develop and maintain collaborative partnerships with Lake County private and public entities that can either provide leads for the EDC or provide assistance to facilitate the County's economic development process, as well as the following:

 ·        Conduct real estate and other community tours on behalf of visiting clients

·        Conduct sales missions outside the region, calling on clients and prospects and marketing the Metro Orlando region and Lake County in person

·        Plan and participate in trade shows and conferences to build relationships and generate leads.

·        Record their prospect contacts and progress on projects in the EDC's business system

·        Maintain the confidentiality and trade secrets of the EDC and its clients at all times

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate must have a college degree in a related field with 5-10 years of related professional experience and prior economic development/business recruitment experience. Strong organizational, sales and customer service skills with a proven ability to develop relationships and negotiate deals required. Ability to work independently and as an integral part of a team in a fast-paced ever changing environment, ability to travel outside the region for up to one week at a time, to qualify for a Corporate American Express card and to be able to manage business and travel expenses in accordance with EDC policies is essential.

 The successful individual will possess outstanding communications skills, be experienced in making presentations to large groups of people coupled with strong computer savvy skills especially in Microsoft Office. CRM and internet skills for research essential. Reliable transportation is required to escort clients around the community required. Prior community development and government relations experience a plus.

Benefits:
We value our employees’ time and efforts. Our commitment to your success is enhanced by our extensive benefits package including paid time off, medical, dental and vision benefits and future growth opportunities within the company. Plus, we work to maintain the best possible environment for our employees, where people can learn and grow with the company. We strive to provide a collaborative, creative environment where each person feels encouraged to contribute to our processes, decisions, planning and culture.

To Apply:

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