- Serving as an industry advocate and subject matter expert in food innovation: ingredients (flavor, fragrance, extracts), food/ag technology, and R&D.
- Establish and maintain communication to and with business organizations, owners and operators of businesses, colleges and universities, and economic development organizations, to assist those organizations in the delivery of services and programs to and for businesses.
- Proactively conduct one-on-one meetings with Middlesex County companies to build, maintain, and grow collaborative relationships
- Advising entrepreneurs and businesses of various market development, financing, job training, and other relevant services and resources
- Maintain and grow retention contacts/database; provide support to attraction efforts, as needed
- Collaborating with the Real Estate Development Team to respond to requests for information from site selectors, real estate brokers, and others
- Attend local (tri-state) industry-relevant conferences, panels, and other events as a representative of Middlesex County
- Develop and execute programs and initiatives to support and grow Middlesex Countys food innovation / food technology ecosystem
- Researching and collecting industry and demographic data, and other relevant statistics and information to be used for developing collateral marketing materials and sector specific content for our websites (.com and .gov)
- Maintaining contact and project databases using Customer Relationship Management Software
- Working within and between county service teams to advance county-wide strategic goals and objectives related to business engagement and economic development
- Working with economic development partners and stakeholders, such as state units of government and industry associations on a broad range of economic development activities
- Entry level qualifications are minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible experience working within the food& beverage sector or in public administration, planning, economic or community development, or a related field.
- Understanding of firm-level and sector-level (food & beverage) value-drivers and dynamics and willingness to contribute this knowledge and expertise to the development or enhancement of economic development programs, resources, and communications
- Understanding of the business and community economic environments of New Jersey
- Strong business acumen and ability to engage credibly and thoughtfully in conversations with industry and government leaders
- Excellent oral and written communication skills for presenting to diverse audiences
- Excellent interpersonal skills for facilitating relationships with business owners, property owners, prospective businesses, and other decision-makers
- Ability to manage multiple projects with the same (or similar) deadlines
- Must be able to maintain confidentiality
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Description
Overview:
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Responsibilities:
