Project Manager, Business Development - Henry County Development Authority

Position to be filled by: March 17, 2025

Company: Henry County Development Authority

Location: McDonough, Georgia

Category: Development Authority

Position Type: Full-Time

Education Requirement: Bachelor's

Experience Requirement: 1-2 years

Salary: Based on experience

How to Apply: www.thechasongroup.com

Job Description & Details:

Overview
One of the fastest growing counties in the metro Atlanta region is searching for a Project Manager, Business Development.  The Henry County Development Authority is now under the leadership of Sharon Hill as Executive Director.  The Chason Group is leading the senior level position search process for the Authority.

The Project Manager, Business Development is accountable for assisting in the development and implementation of effective marketing and sales initiatives and to promote Henry County for the attraction and retention of new businesses and jobs.  The economic developer will also  generate and convert leads to qualified projects, and assist in the facilitation and management of site location projects, from initial contact through a final location decision.

About Henry County, Georgia
Henry County, located only 20 miles southeast of Atlanta’s business core, is positioned to serve as metro Atlanta’s connector to global advanced manufacturing, transportation and distribution and is minutes from Atlanta and the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, the world’s busiest. With direct rail service from Norfolk Southern Railroad, and the metro’s best access to the Port of Savannah, you are less than two hours away by air and two days by truck to 80 percent of the United States.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree, ideally with an MBA or other post-graduate work, from an accredited college, or equivalent experience, in the area(s) of economic development, economics, planning, business, public administration, marketing, public relations, and/or real estate.
• At least one year of work-related experience in a similar field.
• Completion of IEDC-certified Basic Economic Development course or ability to complete training within 12 months of employment.
• Eligible to obtain a valid State of Georgia driver’s license within the first 90 days of employment.

Economic Development and Marketing Responsibilities

• Maintains a high level of familiarity with the county’s marketable assets, building and site characteristics, and local and state incentive.
• Works with the Executive Director and Manager, Existing Industry and Marketing to develop programs and activities designed to generate sales leads and opportunities and convert leads to industry locations and expansions consistent with Authority’s strategic planning and annual plan of work.
• Develops and maintains meaningful and effective professional relationships with statewide and regional economic development project managers, utility companies, real estate contacts and site location consultants as well as established and prospective businesses through continuous contact and communications to identify new business opportunities for Henry County.
• Serves as an initial point of contact for sales inquiries and promotes Henry County to prospective industries, and conducts research, determines fiscal and economic impacts of projects.
• Responds to Requests for Information from project managers, site location consultants and industry prospects and develops proposals and other client-centered presentations.
• Analyzes company financial information to assess project viability and works with Executive Director to prepare incentive proposals and/or recommendations.
• Coordinates site and community visits and selling opportunities to include developing agendas and itineraries as well as setting and participating in various appointments with local business and government contacts.
• Identify, plan and execute marketing and trade missions in concert with statewide and regional agencies and organizations to targeted markets and/or industries.
• Monitor, measure and report sales activity relative to number of leads generated, project status for active and closed prospects, number of clients, allies and consultants visiting Henry County.
• Continue professional development to increase knowledge and skills base, and attend professional conferences, events and trade shows.
• Attend professional development seminars and actively participate in professional economic development organizations such as the Georgia Economic Developers Association and Southern Economic Development Council.
• Attend regular meetings of the Henry County Development Authority and other meetings of various boards, civic and business organizations as appropriate.