Director of Business Development and Outreach Services (00002)

Title: Director of Business Development and Outreach Services (00002)

State Role Title:PR & Mktg Mgr IV

Hiring Range: Commensurate with experience

Pay Band: 7

Agency: Small Bus and Supp Diversity

Location:Dept of Small Bus/Supplier Div

Agency Website:

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

When you join the Virginia Department of Small Business & Supplier Diversity (SBSD) the small business resource in Virginia youll play a key role collaborating with a dynamic and diverse team of mission-driven professionals to strengthen and grow our economy and our communities. Bring your passion and expertise and well provide opportunities that will challenge you and propel your growthalong with a wide range of benefits and addition to competitive compensation we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes generous paid time off top-notch health care benefits flexible spending accounts life and long-term care insurance employee discounts program wellness programs professional development opportunities retirement and savings options and more. All brought together in a work environment where you can thrive.

SBSD is seeking a Director of Business Development and Outreach Services. This role is responsible for the oversight of the Agencys business development and outreach activities. The position develops and monitors programs events and other activities that provide education assistance and resources to the small business community.

Based in Richmond the Department of Small Business & Supplier Diversity is seeking a Director Business Development & Outreach Services who will lead engagement strategy foster relationships with the business community state agencies and local governments to advance the Departments mission. Key responsibilities include developing outreach plans coordinating events collaborating with the Agencys Public Relations and Marketing Manager analyzing the effectiveness and efficiency of divisional activities such as identifying revenue generating and procurement opportunities for small businesses developing strategic partnerships expanding the divisional presence of small business development and outreach services and building relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

THIS POSITION IS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR TELEWORK.

Minimum Qualifications

Considerable knowledge of private sector business practices public-private partnerships supply chain management formation and the economic development process. Knowledge of current economic business trends public and private sector procurement patterns and targeted industries specific to the Governors strategic economic development and growth priorities. Experience and knowledge of management information systems and applied economic research theory and techniques. Demonstrable knowledge of effectively working with senior executives in both the public and private sectors. Exhibit demonstrated ability to lead coach mentor and manage a team. Effectively prepare and execute public speaking engagements utilizing presentation software to create slideshows with text images and media to visually communicate information. The ability to develop and present actionable business plans and apply business theory. A proven track record to build partnerships and working relationships with both public and private sector business organizations.

Additional Considerations

Senior level management experience and track record with a diverse business sector portfolio. Extensive management experience in private sector state or local government affairs and/or economic development profession. Experience in innovative strategic planning and needs assessment. Extensive experience in business public administration and/or economic development.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to Your Application in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

State employees who have been affected by Policy 1.3 Layoff and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card) must submit the card BEFORE the closing date for this position. The card may be scanned and attached to the application or faxed to . Please include your name and the position number on the fax cover sheet. AMERICORPS PEACE CORPS AND OTHER NATIONAL SERVICE ALUMNI ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

Reasonable accommodations are available to individuals with disabilities during the application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please call for assistance.

All applicants are subject to a background investigation. The investigation may include: fingerprint checks (State Police FBI); local agency checks; employment verification; verification of education (relevant to employment); credit checks; and other checks requested by the hiring authority.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Contact Information

Name: Kimberly Crutchfield SHRM-CP

Phone:

Email:

In support of the Commonwealths commitment to inclusion we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation if applicable to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at .

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1 2022- February 29 2024 can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.