Business Liaison

Business Liaison

Salary

$57,616.00 Annually

Location

Greenville, NC

Job Type

Regular Full-Time

Job Number

2001

Department

Community and Development Services

Opening Date

09/18/2026

Closing Date

10/18/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

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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;
• 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 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

Education and Experience:

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelors degree in public or business administration, marketing, finance, planning, or related field; AND
• At least three (3) years of professional-level experience in economic development, redevelopment, planning, or business and industrial development.

OR

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with an associate's degree in business administration or a related field; AND

• At least six (6) years of professional-level experience in business development, economic development, marketing, entrepreneurship support, business coaching, customer relationship management, program administration, or closely related experience.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of:

• The principles, programs, and initiatives that support economic development, entrepreneurship, and small business development.

• Local, regional, and state organizations, partners, and resources available to support business growth, retention, and entrepreneurial development.

• Principles and practices of program administration, stakeholder engagement, and outreach strategies.

• Methods for evaluating program effectiveness, identifying opportunities for improvement, and supporting division and departmental goals and initiatives.

• Business engagement, relationship-building, and marketing strategies that are used to support business growth and community partnerships.

• Program guidelines, policies, and procedures related to business development, business assistance programs, and business engagement initiatives.

Skilled in:

• Building and maintaining relationships with businesses, community partners, and stakeholders.

• Researching and connecting businesses to local, regional, and state resources.

• Communicating effectively through presentations, meetings, written correspondence, and outreach activities.

• Supporting the administration, tracking, and reporting of programs, projects, and initiatives.

• Supporting event planning, coordination, and logistics activities.

Ability to:

• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with businesses, community partners, City officials, other employees, and the general public.

• Manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines while maintaining a high level of customer service delivery.

• Work collaboratively in a team environment, as well as work independently under general supervision to complete tasks.

• Analyze information, identify solutions, and make recommendations related to business development programs and initiatives.

• Adapt to changing priorities and support a variety of business development, outreach, and business engagement activities.

• Work safely without presenting a direct threat to self or others.

• Meet mental and physical demands of the job.

Special Requirements

• Valid North Carolina Driver's License.

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 Website for a more in depth summary of our benefits.

01

What is your highest level of education?

• Less than high school
• High school diploma or GED
• Some college; no degree
• Associates degree
• Bachelors degree
• Masters degree or higher

02

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

• No experience
• Less than one year of related experience
• 1 to 2 years of related experience
• 3 to 5 years of related experience
• 6 or more years of related experience

03

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

• Yes
• No

04

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

05

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

• No experience
• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Advanced

06

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

• No experience
• Beginner (ex: create basic spreadsheets and formulas)
• Intermediate (ex: create/manage multiple spreadsheets, create formulas using functions)
• Advanced (ex: create/edit macros, create PivotTable and PivotChart)

07

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

• No experience
• Beginner (ex: create basic slides)
• Intermediate (ex: incorporate basic graphics, clip art, and pictures)
• Advanced (incorporate advanced graphics, animations, movies)

08

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

Required Question

Employer City of Greenville

Address 200 W. Fifth Street

Greenville, North Carolina, 27858

Phone 252.329.4492

Website http://www.greenvillenc.gov