International Business Manager: Tampa Hillsborough EDC

The Tampa Hillsborough EDC is officially recognized by Enterprise Florida as Hillsborough County?s primary business recruitment and retention economic development team in partnership with Hillsborough County and the cities of Tampa, Plant City, Temple Terrace and private Investors. Its primary mission is to create economic base jobs that pay above average wages and to broaden the tax base by generating new, sustainable capital investment.

We are looking for an outgoing, self-motivated and experienced professional with leadership skills to join our team as an International Business Manager to develop the international business opportunities for Hillsborough County and the cities of Tampa, Plant City and Temple Terrace. This person will be responsible for organizing inbound and outbound trade and FDI missions; serving as a liaison to partner organizations on international business initiatives; promoting export local initiatives; and managing other international events and efforts as needed.?This position will support the multi-faceted efforts of the Business Recruitment, and Business Retention and Expansion efforts.

Responsibilities

• Develops, implements, and monitors the International Business work plan as part of overall EDC strategic plan
• Coordinates and supports the international task force and its subcommittees
• Facilitates and executes international-focused events and educational discussions
• Supports the objectives of the Business Recruitment, and Business Retention and Expansion teams including, but not limited to:
  • Organizes and manages logistics for outbound and inbound international missions
  • Manages EDC involvement in regional export initiatives
• Organizes events on a timely basis to support international economic growth in Tampa and Hillsborough County
• Identifies grants and opportunities to best maximize resources available
• Liaisons with other partner organizations in international efforts such as Enterprise Florida, Hillsborough County Protocol office, Tampa Bay Partnership, Tampa Bay and Co., Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce, Tampa Port Authority, Tampa International Airport, various educational institutions and others
• Continually updates Director of Business Recruitment and Director of Business Retention and Expansion on performance metrics and maintain accurate and up-to-date accounts
• Facilitate relationships with international business associations, EFI consultants and other business development partner within target countries?

Education, Experience, and Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in business, economics or related field preferred; Masters degree a plus
• Minimum of five years professional experience with a proven track record of success in international economic development or international private sector experience in industries areas including, but not limited to:
  • Organizing and hosting international business missions, both inbound and outbound;
  • Organizing and hosting export education events;
  • Making sales and recruitment calls;
  • Interacting with C-level prospects and investors;
• Ability to speak a foreign language/languages a plus, but not required
• IEDC Certified Economic Developer a plus
• High degree of competence with all Microsoft Office applications
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Proven track record of success facilitating trade missions and events
• Must be self-motivated and able to collaborate and work in a team environment to accomplish goals?
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to effectively speak publicly
• Ability to bring together various stakeholders to accomplish missions and objectives
• Ability to resolve conflict
• Professional demeanor
• Ability to multi-task
• Detail oriented
• Ability to treat sensitive information in a confidential manner
• Overnight, weekend and international travel required
• Valid passport, or ability to obtain one within 30 days of hiring

Reports to: Director of Business Recruitment

Competitive salary is commensurate with experience & a comprehensive benefits package is offered after 90 days.?

If you are qualified & interested in this position, please send your resume to: HR@TampaEDC.com

Source: http://www.fedc.net/newsroom/international-business-manager-tampa-hillsborough-edc/

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