Salary: $77,187.76 - $119,641.34 Annually

Location : City of Coral Gables, FL

Job Type: Full-time

Job Number: 0642-001

Department: Economic Development Department

Opening Date: 04/08/2024

Closing Date: 5/2/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

Summary

The Economic Development Department implements City-wide initiatives to strengthen the economic base, attract and retain quality businesses, and effectively market Coral Gables for success.The Business Community Manager will oversee and implement the City's business retention, expansion and recruitment strategies in partnership with property owners, merchants, brokers, and partner institutions. This position will exercise considerable initiative and independent judgment under the general supervision of the Economic Development Director.
Job Duties and Responsibilities

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification.

Oversees development and implementation of strategic business development initiatives, including the Downtown Retail Strategy, corporate recruitment strategies, and other projects.

Prospects for, and builds relationships with, successful businesses throughout the region; promotes the City as a place for their business expansion/relocation plans; and provides details on the characteristics of specific spaces and demographic, tax, fee, pedestrian and permitting information, etc.
Builds rapport with property owners and their real estate representatives; and serves as the City's point-of-contact between them and prospective tenants.

Coordinates and collaborates with partner institutions, including, Beacon Council, Miami-Dade County Economic Development and International Trade Department, Select Florida, various chambers of commerce, and other economic development organizations and downtown associations.

Participates in, and travels to, business recruitment events, trade missions, conventions and trade shows as needed and appropriate.

Works with new and existing businesses that may need assistance with issues such as renovations, merchandising, window display, marketing, etc.

Plans and executes workshops, programs and other activities for business groups, commercial brokers, potential businesses/organizations, etc. that educate and promote the City for business attraction, creation, expansion and retention, and strengthens the City's business-friendly environment.

Collects, compiles, researches and generates reports that analyzes statistical data, commercial vacancy rates and business trends related to business retention, expansion and recruitment efforts.

Understands the local commercial real estate market, communicates with brokers and property owners regarding potential for sites.

Conducts regular business visitations to learn key information for retention and expansion efforts.

Identifies potential tenants that would be a good fit for Coral Gables based on the City's retail strategy.

Represents the Department and Director on various occasions and assists with preparation of presentations, Commission items, community meetings and other special projects as assigned.

Maintains currency of knowledge with respect to relevant macro and micro economic indicators, including real estate, tourism, monetary policy, taxes, employment, industry clusters, etc.

Performs related work as required.
Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Economic Development, Real Estate, Marketing/Advertising, Hospitality or a related field is required. Master's Degree is preferred.

Minimum of two (2) years prior experience. Experience in one or more of Business Development, Retail, Restaurant, Sales, Advertising, Public Relations, Design, or related disciplines is desired.

Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

The successful candidate may not hold an active real estate license once selected.

Valid Driver's License.

HOLIDAYS: 14 days including 3 floating days.

SICK LEAVE: 110 hours annually.

ANNUAL LEAVE: 94 hours in the first year of employment, increasing up to 210 after 25 years. Employees must take 40 hours of annual leave each year.

BEREAVEMENT LEAVE: 5 or 10 days for the death of a family member in accordance with the City's Personnel Rules & Regulations.

HEALTH INSURANCE: Fully paid by the City (HMO Select). Coverage becomes effective 1st of month following 30 days. Employee may purchase coverage for eligible dependents at a cost of approximately 50% of the premium.

DENTAL INSURANCE: Available at a cost to all employees through payroll deduction.

LIFE INSURANCE: Term Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment equal to 1 x annual salary (up to $200,000) fully paid by the City.

VOLUNTARY BENEFITS: Several plans are available, such as Short Term Disability, Life Insurance and Critical Illness policies through payroll deductions.

LEGAL SERVICES: Legal Service plan available at a cost to all employees through payroll deductions.

POST EMPLOYMENT HEALTH PLAN (PEHP): The City deposits $950 annually into an individual account for each employee. Monies may be used to pay premiums or medical expenses after retirement.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Employees may defer a portion of their pre-tax salary in the 457 Deferred Compensation Program.

TUITION REIMBURSEMENT: $1,500 per semester ($6,000 maximum annually) as per the City's Rules and Regulations.

CELL PHONE: Cell phone provided at a monthly cost of $20.00, if required by department.

RECREATIONAL USE: Employee, spouse and immediate family members seventeen (17) years of age and under are entitled to the benefits below:

- Venetian Pool - No charge for daily admission.
- Tennis Centers - No charge for daily court fees
- Youth Center - 50% off residential rates for memberships and 25% off camps and other programs.

Golf at Biltmore & Granada:

- Monday through Friday - no charge
- Saturday, Sunday and Holidays:
- Before Noon - Twilight fees apply
- After Noon - No charge
(cart fees apply at all times)

PENSION:

City Retirement Plan - Mandatory employee contribution of 10 % of salary; Vesting period is 10 years.

OR

Defined Contribution - 401a - Contribution by City of 7% of employee base annual salary. Vesting period 5 years. Employee not required to contribute.

***Note: Benefits subject to change.***

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Do you possess a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Economic Development, Real Estate, Marketing/Advertising, Hospitality or a related field ?

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Do you possess two (2) years of experience in Business Development, Retail, Restaurant, Sales, Advertising, Public Relations, Design, or related disciplines?

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Are you Bilingual (English/Spanish)?

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