Business Recruitment Consultant at BuzzClan Canada

Topeka, Kansas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

06 Dec, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Economic Development, Business Recruitment, Site Selection, Lead Generation, Project Management, Relationship Building, Negotiation, Communication, Stakeholder Engagement, Market Intelligence, Data-Driven Prospecting, Salesforce, Strategic Business Development, Pipeline Management, Presentation, Incentives Negotiation

Industry

IT Services and IT Consulting

Description

Job Description Job Title: Business Recruitment Consultant Location: Central U.S. Region (Remote within Territory) Contract Agency: Kansas Department of Commerce Eligible States: Alabama, Arkansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas Position Overview The 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 Responsibilities Identify 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 & Reporting Submit a Monthly Activity Report that includes: New Leads / Contracts Generated Company name, location, number of jobs, capital investment, source of lead, and brief project description. Existing Project Status Updates Company name, location, jobs, capital investment, and current project status. Location Activity Company name, Kansas location, number of jobs, and capital investment. Additional Activities Summary 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 & Requirements Location Requirement Must be currently based in one of the following states: Alabama, Arkansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Tennessee, or Texas. Qualifications Experience Minimum 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 agencies Site selectors and consultants Private-sector companies and utility partners Proven 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. Education Bachelor’s degree required in: Business Administration Public Administration Economic Development Marketing Or a closely related field Preferred Qualifications (Nice to Have) Experience working with state or regional economic development agencies Experience recruiting projects involving: Manufacturing Logistics & Distribution Advanced Manufacturing Technology & Data Centers Strong understanding of: Site selection processes Workforce availability Infrastructure & utilities Incentives negotiation Skills & Competencies Strategic business development Executive-level communication Pipeline & CRM management Project management Data-driven prospecting Stakeholder engagement Market intelligence Presentation & negotiation Travel Requirement Ability to travel throughout the Central U.S. region and to Kansas as required for site visits, meetings, and industry events. Contract Deliverables Monthly performance tracking Pipeline growth performance Successful recruitment of new business projects Accurate Salesforce reporting and compliance with state documentation standards Additional Information All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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Responsibilities

The consultant will identify and cultivate new business leads for companies considering relocation or expansion to Kansas and build strong relationships with corporate decision-makers. They will manage complex recruitment projects and engage in business development activities.