*Applicants MUST submit a cover letter with resume to be considered.
*This position will require in-office presence. Hybrid work schedules may be possible based on specific job duties and consistent with ESD policy.
*Minorities, women, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Please contact Human Resources if you require an accommodation.
BASIC FUNCTION:
The Director will be charged with directing and managing ESD's Regional Office in Puerto Rico. Director will be responsible for sourcing, originating and developing a robust pipeline of investment attraction and foreign direct investment opportunities. The role will also offer trade assistance services; provide country-specific intelligence; manage trade events; and prepare reports.
WORK PERFORMED:
- Direct operations of ESD Regional Office on a day-to-day basis.
- Identify distribution channels for New York State industries in Puerto Rico.
- Assist New York State exporters traveling to Puerto Rico in identifying distribution channels and facilitate their connections with local entities (e.g. — offer language assistance, education on foreign business protocols, and assistance with local regulations.)
- Develop and employ strategies to sustain and expand New York's current markets in Puerto Rico, while identifying and prioritizing the best prospects in untapped Puerto Rican markets and industry sectors.
- Provide foreign market intelligence, including product market viability, market penetration strategy, market development strategy, product adaptation, modification and compliance.
- Build and maintain relationships with governmental and quasi-governmental entities, real estate and business groups, civic and community organizations, cultural and professional organizations, and advocacy groups.
- Provide on-site planning, budgeting and implementing of trade shows specific to Puerto Rico with overall project management by ESD.
- Attend trade shows and participate in trade and investment missions, providing service to NYS firms or NYS economic developers.
- Maintain database of superior industry-specific trade events.
- Prepare reports tracking key industry statistics and market trends in Puerto Rico (e.g. — best industries, best products, trade shows, trade leads, associations, etc.)
- Represent ESD on issues relevant to the State economy and business climate
- Other duties to be discussed.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Education Level Required: Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Finance, Marketing &/or Economics.
Relevant Experience Required: 10 years' experience in urban or regional development and/or in economic development policy formulation.
Knowledge Required: Fluency in Spanish, broad knowledge of business, economic development and public development programs and management.
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance, marketing, or economics
- 10 years of experience in urban or regional development and/or economic development policy formulation
- Fluency in Spanish
- Broad knowledge of business, economic development, public development programs, and management
- Cover letter submitted with resume
- Ability to work in-office; hybrid work may be possible based on duties and policy
What We Do
Empire State Development (ESD) is New York’s chief economic development agency. The mission of Empire State Development is to promote a vigorous and growing state economy, encourage business investment and job creation, and support diverse, prosperous local economies across New York State through the efficient use of loans, grants, tax credits, real estate development, marketing and other forms of assistance. ESD also oversees the marketing of “I LOVE NY,” the State’s iconic tourism brand (www.iloveny.com) & NYLovesFim New York State's Film, TV & Commercial Incentives (www.nylovesfilm.com) Empire State Development is the parent organization of the New York State Department of Economic Development & the Empire State Development Corporation. For more information on Empire State Development, visit www.esd.ny.gov.
