Executive Service
AGRIBUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANT - BUSINESS CONSULTANT
Department of Agriculture
Market Development Division
Salary: $5,050 - $7,570 per month
Closing Date: 10/28/2024
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Business Development Division Team
Who we are and what we do:
The Business Development Division works with Tennessee producers and agricultural/forestry businesses to build rural economies and increase farm and forest derived income. Development activities provide diverse growth opportunities, including industry and producer-focused incentives, as well as promotions that reach consumers and the non-farming public through a variety of methods.
How you make a difference in this role:
The Business Development Team works to attract new industry partners, as well as the expansion of existing agricultural and forestry businesses. Our team partners with agencies ranging from statewide producer associations to local governments and regional retail chains.
Key Responsibilities:
- Increase rural economic activity across all industry sectors consistent with department's strategic goals and in keeping with the Governor's Rural Initiative which focuses on Tennessee's distressed and at-risk counties.
- Work to facilitate press releases, send letters to stakeholders, prepare presentations for public announcements, and create social media and website content including photography and videos.
- Provide seamless communication strategies to disseminate information with the aim of increasing public awareness.
- Place emphasis on distressed counties by encouraging growth and expansion in all sectors by providing grant information to new and existing businesses and encouraging participation in Agricultural Enterprise Fund, Tennessee Agricultural Enhancement Program, Forestry, Agriculture and Rural Markets Grant as well as other funding programs.
- Serve as a contact for industry group engagement and opinion leaders.
- Share with prospective businesses interested in opening or expanding their current operations the available grant programs that Business Development offers.
- Conduct industry visits to discuss new grant opportunities, gather feedback on any issues the operation may be facing that hinders growth, and learn about any challenges such as funding availability.
- Possess an awareness and understanding of local, state, and federal government processes and procedures, and demonstrate the ability to diplomatically advise and/or resolve governmental affairs issues.
Minimum Qualifications:
Qualified candidates should possess a bachelor's degree preferably in agribusiness, business administration, animal science or marketing. Experience in agribusiness development is required, with rural economic development experience preferred. Graduate degrees in any of these areas listed above or similar are desired, but not required.
Pursuant to the State of Tennessee's Workplace Discrimination and Harassment policy, the State is firmly committed to the principle of fair and equal employment opportunities for its citizens and strives to protect the rights and opportunities of all people to seek, obtain, and hold employment without being subjected to illegal discrimination and harassment in the workplace.
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