Position Description: Intersect Illinois is hiring a Proactive Outreach Associate to join its business development (BD) team. Reporting to the Vice President of Business Development, this position works with the entire BD team on Proactive Outreach and project work. The Proactive Outreach associate plays a key role in identifying and pursuing opportunities for growth. The ideal candidate will have prior experience with successful Proactive Outreach to companies via email or LinkedIn, being able to engage and coordinate meetings with such companies. Position Responsibilities:
The Proactive Outreach Associate will manage a wide variety of efforts to bring investment and employers to Illinois. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Prepare for and follow-up from sales trips, trade shows, and conferences including determining targets and arranging meetings with companies
Coordinate Proactive Outreach efforts to corporate end users
Assist on existing projects including requests for information, presentations, real estate searches, site visits, and more
Collaborate with research team on lead generation initiatives
Perform other special projects and duties as assigned
Some domestic travel is required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Required Knowledge/Experience -
- Prior experience with Proactive Outreach to companies, attending trade shows, customer service experience Understanding of business development, lead generation, the sales cycle and market analysisAbility to work in a team environment, as well as independentlyProactive work ethic and ability to adapt to changing circumstancesProficiency in Microsoft OfficeAbility to manage multiple projects concurrently and meet deadlinesInterpersonal skills with the ability to engage effectively with various levels of management, staff, and clients.Knowledge of the Illinois economy and trends in economic developmentAbility to analyze data to evaluate effectiveness of outreachExcellent verbal and written communication skillsEntry level position not BS required but preferred BS in business, economics or a related fieldAdditional Information:
Business Development Team
The Business Development team at Intersect Illinois is responsible for bringing business opportunities to the state of Illinois and managing the pipeline of projects to completion. Its goals include:Promote Illinois assets and provide information to prospective companiesDevelop and strengthen relationships with site consultants, brokers, corporate end users, local EDOs, utilities, and other strategic industry partnersManage relationships and communications with State partners to bring an efficient site selection processAbout Intersect IllinoisIntersect Illinois is the states nonpro?t economic development organization that facilitates the attraction of new businesses and markets the state to domestic and global business leaders.Intersect Illinois mission is to bring new jobs, investment and economic prosperity to the state of Illinois through dynamic partnerships and collaborations with companies, universities, not-for-profit organizations and the government to deliver a unified approach to economic development. A public/private partnership, Intersect Illinois board of directors includes business, industry, and civic leaders throughout the state.Intersect Illinois works directly with companies interested in Illinois for their next relocation or expansion project. With its network of partners, Intersect Illinois is committed to providing companies and site selection professionals with the information and resources needed to make investment decisions.Bringing a fresh approach to economic development, Intersect Illinois is comprised of a diverse team with deep domain experience, adapting best-in-class processes and procedures to build long-term relationships.Intersect Illinois operates with the highest integrity and key values, which include being consistent, responsive, professional, and connected while always acting with a sense of urgency to deliver continuity, trust, integrity and accountability to the process of business attraction and expansion.Intersect Illinois
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