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Job ID: 31476 Agency: Governors Office of Economic Development Location:Pierre; Rapid City; or Sioux Falls SDSalary: $71764.56$89700.48 Annual Salary depending on qualifications Pay Grade: L Closing Date: 6/6/25
This is a FullTime 40 Hour Weekly position with the Governors Office of Economic Development. For more information on the Governors Office of Economic Development please visit .
Are you a motivated selfstarter who is passionate about living and working in South Dakota Then consider joining the Governors Office of Economic Development (GOED) as a Business Development Representative. As a GOED Business Development Representative you will work to expand South Dakotas 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 salesoriented 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 homegrown local businesses Our reps also support existing South Dakota businesses helping them to grow and sustain South Dakotas communities small and large.
This is a forwardfacing role and requires frequent in and outofstate 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;
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.
Additional Requirements: To be considered please attach your resume and cover letter.
This position is exempt from the Civil Service Act.
NCRC: If you possess a National Career Readiness Certificate please submit the certificate with your application. For more information on how to acquire a National Career Readiness Certificate contact a South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation Job Service Office. A certificate is not necessary to be considered.
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 I9. The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using EVerify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.
The State of South Dakota offers $0 premium employee health insurance option 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 . This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.
Must apply online: You must apply online emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted. South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources Telephone: 605.773.3148 Email:
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