Business Retention & Expansion Manager - City of Allen, TX

Title: Business Retention & Expansion Manager
Type: Economic Development/Redevelopment
Date Posted: September 29, 2021
Organization: City of Allen, TX
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Description:

Please apply online at www.cityofallen.org

The City:
With over 100,000 residents, the City of Allen is a dynamic and welcoming community. The City of Allen's strong economy, diverse population, great educational institutions and quality of life makes it the ideal place to work, live, and play. The City of Allen has something to offer for everyone.
 
The City's Mission, is "To achieve excellence in managing development of the community and in providing city services so that conditions of living and public confidence are continually enhanced".
 
Our employees serve the citizens of Allen with the following values:
  • People First – Giving priority to others
  • Respect – Treating others with courtesy and dignity
  • Integrity – Serving with honesty, trust and hard work
  • Deliver – Following through on commitments while exceeding expectations
  • Excel – Creating an innovative and improving work environment

Under general supervision of the Allen Economic Development Corporation Executive Director, this position is responsible for implementing an effective Business Retention and Expansion (BRE) program for the AEDC.  May be required to perform position related tasks other than those specifically listed in this description. Responsible for maintaining contacts and relationships with Allen companies to assess the risk of company relocations and keeping abreast of potential company expansions.  Works with AEDC to retain and expand Allen companies.

 
 Essential Functions:
  • Develops, updates and implements the BRE program and the associated strategy and budget in order to promote existing business retention and expansion for targeted companies in Allen.
  • Develops a pro-active business contact program that targets Allen companies that are considered high-impact or at-risk in order to retain and expand their operations in Allen.
  • Gathers and maintains key information on local target companies including data such as employment counts, upcoming lease expiration dates, wage information and contact information to be included in the AEDC CRM database.
  • Maintains a system of contact and dialogue with Allen's major employers and high-impact companies and facilitates an interface between these companies and AEDC, Chamber and City of Allen officials.
  • Develop and maintain strong professional relationships with targeted Allen businesses, City Staff, and community partners including the Allen-Fairview Chamber of Commerce, Allen ISD, Collin College, utility providers and local non-profit organizations.
  • Screens and qualifies retention and expansion projects and assists in identifying available incentive programs for targeted companies.
  • Tracks existing business news, and input from local companies on the business climate in Allen.
  • Communicates business issues and opportunities with appropriate entities for assistance.
  • Assists businesses with expansion plans and issues of concern for local companies.
  • Welcome newly relocated target companies to Allen and helps them and their employees integrate into the community with introductions and connections to local resources.
  • Prepares and implements special projects as assigned.
  • Develops and maintains positive working relationships with vendors, customers, other agencies and EDC staff.
  • Collaborates with AEDC staff to develop and host events and functions to support targeted Allen companies, to support the Business Development Program, and to share information to support the AEDC Marketing Program.
  • Represents the community of Allen in a professional and positive manner with business leaders in order to promote Allen as a place to conduct business.

 
 Job Requirements:

Education
Work requires broad knowledge in a general professional or technical field.  Knowledge is normally acquired through four years of college resulting in a Bachelor’s degree. Preference in Economics, Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field.

Experience
Minimum of three (3) years of experience in economic development or a related field

Licenses and Certifications
Valid Driver's License.

Job Post Expiration Date October 7, 2021

  All jobs are considered open until filled, unless otherwise posted.