Government Affairs Representative jobs in Watertown, SD

Job ID: 26726
Agency: Governor's Office of Economic Development
Location: Sioux Falls or Rapid City
Salary: $69,760.08 - $87,176.92/annually, depending on experience
Pay Grade: GL
Closing Date: 4/18/24

This is a full-time, 40-hour weekly, position with the Governor's Office of Economic Development, Division of Business Development. For more information on the Governor's Office of Economic Development, please visit https://sdgoed.com/.

Are you a motivated, self-starter who is passionate about living and working in South Dakota? Then consider joining the Governor's Office of Economic Development (GOED) as a Business Development Representative. As a GOED Business Development Representative, you will work to expand South Dakota's economy and support businesses throughout the state. You will travel extensively to meet with businesses and economic development leaders, identifying and securing "wins" for South Dakota. Are you sales-oriented? Our reps work with the GOED Marketing Team to execute a sales strategy to expand our targeted industries in South Dakota by identifying and proactively recruiting new businesses to the state. Do you have a passion for home-grown local businesses? Our reps also support existing South Dakota businesses, helping them to grow and sustain South Dakota's communities small and large.

This is a forward-facing role and requires frequent in and out-of-state travel.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

Sales or business development, economic development, and project management experience. A network of business contacts is also beneficial.

Knowledge of:

• principles and practices of finance and economics;
• federal, state, community, and private resources useful in providing service to businesses and prospects; and,
• solid sales and marketing techniques.

Ability to:

• work both independently and in a team environment;
• create, develop, maintain, and leverage relationships;
• communicate effectively and deliver persuasive presentations;
• successfully execute cold calling techniques and other forms of proactive outreach;
• organize time and resources to achieve goals and objectives;
• effectively identify and pursue opportunities in economic development;
• think outside of the box to meet prospects needs.

This position is exempt from the Civil Service Act.

The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9. The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using E-Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.

The State of South Dakota offers employer paid health insurance plus eleven paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision, and other insurance options, and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information at https://bhr.sd.gov/job-seekers/work-for-state-government/. This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.

Must apply online: https://sodakprod-lm01.cloud.infor.com:1443/lmghr/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=PFB
You must apply online, emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.
South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources
Telephone: 605.773.3148 Email: careers@state.sd.us
http://bhr.sd.gov/workforus
"An Equal Opportunity Employer"