Business and Trade Development (EDCII)

The work we do matters!

Hiring Agency:

Economic Development - Agency 72

Location:

Lincoln NE

Hiring Rate:

$27.028

Job Posting:

JR2026- Business and Trade Development (EDCII) (Open)

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Job Description:

As part of the Business and Trade Development Team your mission will be to strengthen the economy of Nebraska. The Business and Trade Development team works to recruit investment into the state and to promote Nebraska exports around the globe. Teammates will focus on promoting exports of Nebraskas agricultural products overseas and helping Nebraska businesses to grow in the state.

Look at what we have to offer!
13 paid holidays
Vacation and sick leave that begin accruing immediately
Military leave
156% (thats not a typo!) state-matched retirement
Tuition reimbursement
Employee assistance program
79% employer paid health insurance plans
Dental and vision insurance plans
Employer-paid $20000 life insurance policy
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) through the Federal government
Wide variety and availability of career advancement as the largest and most diverse employer in the State
Opportunity to be part of meaningful work and make a difference through public service
Training and Development based on your career aspirations
Fun inviting teammates
A safe and secure environment
At the State we stand by our core values of treating others with dignity and respect acting ethically in all situations and creating an environment where our customer is our top priority. Apply to join our team today!

Job Duties:

On the Business and Trade Development team you will:

Work with agricultural cooperator groups to promote Nebraska-grown products throughout the world.

Arrange promotional trips for Nebraska agricultural products. Assist with trade missions both outgoing and incoming by scheduling meetings receptions and negotiation with foreign agencies. Provides follow-up responses to inquirers and visiting prospects.

Identify prospects develop leads place out bound calls and successfully close negotiations with targeted businesses for relocation or expansion in Nebraska.

Prepare presentations for business prospects on Nebraska incentives and advantages to operating a business in Nebraska.

Respond to requests for information and/or proposals and assist communities in responding to requests for proposals.

Act as a resource for business leads developed during marketing and prospecting for the state.

Coordinate with the US embassy system and federal departments to promote US products in foreign markets.

Host inbound trade missions to the state.

Work with officials and elected leaders to promote Nebraska. Work contacts include Fortune 500 C-suite Entrepreneurs Site Selection Consultants foreign consulates researchers developers elected officials City and county officials non-profit groups.

Other duties as assigned.

Requirements / Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelors degree in any discipline related to the work assigned and two years of related experience. Experience may substitute for education on a year for year basis.

Preferred Qualifications: Bachelors degree in business administration marketing economics community or regional planning or a related degree. International experience; an understanding of production agriculture and the needs of Nebraskas farmers and ranchers; ability to work closely with and organize events for officials and elected leaders.

Other:This position will require significant travel both inside the state and also in the US and internationally. As such the incumbent must be able to present a valid drivers license or another form of reliable transportation. Regular and reliable attendance is required.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

Strong oral and written communication skills

Ability to prepare and deliver presentations; gather analyze and interpret industrial and economic information and trends

Attention to detail

Able to work independently

Ability to research and transform technical issues and complex ideas into understandable information for communication to both individuals and groups

Able to relate to a variety of persons and stakeholders with interests in industrial development

Researching technical issues

Able to assimilate data and prepare reports independently

Business and Trade Development Team Members will need to learn the following:

The industrial development process on the community level

Factors considered by a company considering a plant location in Nebraska

Project management procedures

Understanding of agricultural production processes

How to interface with federal and international partners in order to promote Nebraska products

Planning and logistics of trade missions

Accommodating inbound trade missions and guest visits from overseas

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