Business Outreach Coordinator

Full Job Description

Job Description
The Business Outreach Coordinator within the Business Services Division is responsible for cultivating and maintaining relationships with current and prospective businesses, trade associations, and community stakeholders to drive business growth and enhance Gwinnett County’s reputation.

Essential Duties

• Develop relationships with existing and new businesses within Gwinnett County to ensure they feel connected and supported in the County.
• Create and execute outreach strategies to engage with businesses and industry through various communication channels.
• Track and analyze outreach activities, meeting notes, and performance metrics to measure the effectiveness of outreach efforts.
• Identify any needs or prospective leads generated from outreach activities to leadership.
• Build and maintain a database of contacts and relationships to facilitate ongoing communication and engagement.
• Conduct research on industry trends, market conditions, and business community needs to identify potential opportunities and challenges.
• Represent Gwinnett County at industry events, conferences, and trade shows to network and build relationships with potential partners.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by Division leadership.

Public Speaking Duties

• Position will have public speaking duties primarily presenting to local businesses and trade organizations

Grade
The grade for this position is 104. Salary will be dependent on education and experience.

Effective 4/11/2023, this position is eligible for the Employee Referral Program.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, marketing, communications, or related field; AND
• Three years of related experience; OR
  • An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above will also be considered.

Preferred Qualifications in addition to the above minimum qualifications

• Proven experience in business engagement and outreach.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities to manage multiple outreach activities and priorities.
• Proficiency in using CRM systems, email marketing platforms, and other outreach tools.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team to achieve outreach goals.
• Must be able to work some nights and weekends.

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Note: The class specifications listed on this website are not the official class specifications for Gwinnett County and are subject to change.

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About Gwinnett County

Welcome to Gwinnett County Government

Gwinnett County Government is an award-winning employer that believes in investing in its employees by providing corporate level benefits, a wellness program, professional development opportunities, career advancement, and more

Careers with impact

Gwinnett County sets the standard as a dynamic, vibrant community where all people can enjoy economic opportunities, safe neighborhoods, plentiful greenspace, and recreational facilities.

We are committed to hiring those who share our dedication to making life better for our residents and business owners.

The culture of superior service that our employees have created reflects that standard and helps staff, residents, and stakeholders remain vibrantly connected.

Exceptional benefits

Working for Gwinnett County comes with exceptional benefits, including health coverage, a robust wellness program (Spouses can participate, too!), onsite employee wellness center, longevity pay, tuition reimbursement, and more.

The value of Gwinnett County benefits can be up to 49 percent of an individual’s total compensation.

World-class community

More than a million residents make up Gwinnett’s diverse community. The County is located just 45 minutes from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and 30 minutes from downtown Atlanta. Georgia Highway 316 reduces travel time to the University of Georgia to 25 minutes.

Gwinnett County is an award-winning employer!

• Atlanta’s Healthiest Employer by Atlanta Business Chronicle
• Green Communities Platinum Certification for Gwinnett County from the Atlanta Regional Commission
• Top 100 Healthiest Workplaces in America by Springbuk and PR NewsWire and more!

VisionGwinnett is the preferred community where everyone thrives! MissionGwinnett proudly supports our vibrantly connected community by delivering superior services.

ValuesIntegrity: We believe in being honest, building trust, and having strong moral principles.Accountability: We believe in stewardship, transparency, and sustainability.Equity: We believe in fairness and respect for all.Inclusivity: We believe in engaging, embracing, and unifying our communities.Innovation: We believe in continual adaptation of technology, process, and experience.

Hiring ProcessGwinnett County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information regarding our hiring process, please click the links below:

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