Business Recruitment Consultant at BuzzClan LLC

Job Title: Business Recruitment ConsultantLocation: Central U.S. Region (Remote within Territory)Contract  Agency: Kansas Department of CommerceEligible States: Alabama Arkansas Kentucky Louisiana Mississippi Missouri Nebraska Oklahoma Tennessee TexasPosition OverviewThe Kansas Department of Commerce is seeking an experienced Business Recruitment Consultant to represent the State of Kansas across the Central United States region. The consultant will be responsible for identifying engaging and securing companies with expansion or relocation plans to Kansas. This role requires a strong background in economic development business attraction and site selection along with proven experience working with C-suite executives site selectors and consultants.The consultant will operate remotely from within the assigned territory and will serve as a key extension of the Kansas Department of Commerce business recruitment team.Key ResponsibilitiesIdentify and cultivate new business leads for companies considering relocation or expansion to Kansas.Build and maintain strong relationships with C-suite executives corporate decision-makers site selectors and consultants.Actively engage in business development prospecting and outreach using data technology tools and direct engagement strategies.Manage time-sensitive and complex recruitment projects from lead generation through project announcement.Partner closely with local economic development organizations utilities chambers and private-sector partners.Organize and support Team Kansas business development missions and related recruitment activities.Attend and represent the State of Kansas at industry events trade shows and recruitment activities.Maintain accurate and timely documentation of all leads projects communications and events in the Kansas Department of Commerce Salesforce CRM system.Provide strategic input on business attraction and recruitment strategies to drive economic growth in Kansas.Monthly Deliverables & ReportingSubmit a Monthly Activity Report that includes:New Leads / Contracts GeneratedCompany name location number of jobs capital investment source of lead and brief project description.Existing Project Status UpdatesCompany name location jobs capital investment and current project status.Location ActivityCompany name Kansas location number of jobs and capital investment.Additional ActivitiesSummary of activities including missions events site visits stakeholder meetings and cross-division support.All activities must be accurately tracked in the Kansas Department of Commerce Salesforce database.Capabilities & RequirementsLocation RequirementMust be currently based in one of the following states:Alabama Arkansas Kentucky Louisiana Mississippi Missouri Nebraska Oklahoma Tennessee or Texas.Qualifications : ExperienceMinimum 5 years of experience in economic development business recruitment site selection or business attraction (public or private sector).Proven track record managing complex time-sensitive business recruitment projects.Demonstrated expertise in lead generation prospecting and pipeline management.Strong experience collaborating with:Local and state economic development agenciesSite selectors and consultantsPrivate-sector companies and utility partnersProven experience engaging directly with C-suite and executive leadership.Strong relationship-building negotiation and communication skills.Demonstrated ability to implement actionable business attraction strategies.Established network of economic development professionals and site selection consultants.Proficiency in CRM systems (Salesforce preferred) and detailed reporting.EducationBachelors degree required in:Business AdministrationPublic AdministrationEconomic DevelopmentMarketingOr a closely related fieldPreferred Qualifications (Nice to Have)Experience working with state or regional economic development agenciesExperience recruiting projects involving:ManufacturingLogistics & DistributionAdvanced ManufacturingTechnology & Data CentersStrong understanding of:Site selection processesWorkforce availabilityInfrastructure & utilitiesIncentives negotiationSkills & CompetenciesStrategic business developmentExecutive-level communicationPipeline & CRM managementProject managementData-driven prospectingStakeholder engagementMarket intelligencePresentation & negotiationTravel RequirementAbility to travel throughout the Central U.S. region and to Kansas as required for site visits meetings and industry events.Contract DeliverablesMonthly performance trackingPipeline growth performanceSuccessful recruitment of new business projectsAccurate Salesforce reporting and compliance with state documentation standardsAdditional Information : All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.Remote Work : YesEmployment Type : Contract Key Skills Business Development,Sales Experience,B2B Sales,Time Management,ATS,Communication skills,Cold Calling,HR Sourcing,High-end Sales,Customer relationship management,Human Resources,Recruiting Experience: years Vacancy: 1