Thomas & Hutton has an opening for Regional Director of Economic Development in North Carolina. Regional Director will be responsible for leading development and expansion of our firm in North Carolina.
What you'll do
- Travel around the state to meet with local, regional, and State economic development professionals and partners.
- Attend business development events around the state.
- Support Regional Directors in other T&H offices.
- Visit clients, jobsites and consultant offices as needed to support project and business development needs.
- Responsible for establishing continuing contacts with new prospects and act as principal contact for selected clients.
- Identify opportunities and manage team efforts for submittals, responses, interviews, presentations, and related activities.
- Coordinate marketing activities related to specific clients or prospects.
- Oversee preparation of materials and information for submittals, presentations, proposals and brochures.
- Review and develop goals, objectives, budgets, and strategies for new business opportunities and assigned projects.
- Approve status reports and apprise management of project progress.
- Establish goals, objectives, strategies, and budget requirements for developing new business.
- Actively participate in civic and professional organizations associated with economic development
- Proactive in presenting and communicating the capabilities and strengths of the company to others.
What you bring
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Economics, Communications, Business or related field
- 5+ years of experience in economic development, site selection consulting, business development, or a related field
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and effectively organize workflow
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and related business applications
- Strong proposal development, editing, formatting, proofreading, and presentation skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong relationship-building and client-service abilities
- Self-starter mindset with the ability to work independently and collaboratively
- High level of professionalism and ability to maintain confidentiality
- Strong attention to detail, organization, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to present information confidently to executives, clients, community leaders, and the general public
- Excellent time-management skills with demonstrated ability to manage schedules, deadlines, and competing priorities
Why Thomas & Hutton?
- Competitive salary plus performance bonus
- Condensed work schedule for better work-life balance
- Top-tier health, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
- 401(k), generous PTO, holidays, and tuition assistance
- Thomas & Hutton University and professional development opportunities to advance your career
Ready to help build relationships and create opportunities that drive communities forward? Apply today at www.thomasandhutton.com/careers.
At Thomas & Hutton, our mission of "Building Relationships and Solutions for Success" shapes how we serve our clients, strengthen our communities, and invest in our team. As a private employee-owned firm consistently recognized as a Top Workplace and recipient of PSMJ's Build a Better World Award, we're known not only for exceptional projects but for how we treat people and our communities.
When you join Thomas & Hutton, you'll discover a career with real purpose. We equip you with cutting-edge tools, technology, and resources to work efficiently and excel. Our career development programs, including PaTHways and T&H University, combine with approachable leadership and a collaborative environment to support your professional growth at every stage. Pair that with industry-leading benefits, genuine work-life balance, and meaningful opportunities to give back through T&H Helping Hands, and it's clear why so many professionals choose to grow their careers here.
Learn more at www.thomasandhutton.com.
Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this position. Thomas & Hutton is a Drug-Free Workplace and an E-Verify participant.
We are an equal opportunity employer. Qualified minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Economics, Communications, Business, or a related field
- 5+ years of experience in economic development, site selection consulting, business development, or a related field
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and organize workflow effectively
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and related business applications
- Strong proposal development, editing, formatting, proofreading, and presentation skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong relationship-building and client-service abilities
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
- High level of professionalism and ability to maintain confidentiality
- Strong attention to detail, organization, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to present confidently to executives, clients, community leaders, and the general public
- Excellent time-management skills with the ability to manage schedules, deadlines, and competing priorities
What We Do
Our story began in 1946 with the collaboration of former US Army Corps of Engineers Officers, Hue Thomas and Joe Hutton, in their start-up engineering firm in Savannah, GA. Our founders envisioned tremendous opportunities in transforming the landscape and well-being of our communities by providing professional and consulting services to municipalities in the region, as well as private entities seeking to develop in the area. Today, Thomas & Hutton stands as one of the most well-respected and established multidisciplinary firms in the region, branching out to thirteen offices across nine regions in Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, and Tennessee. We provide comprehensive solutions to complex engineering and design challenges to a diverse group of private and public clients through professional consulting; civil, environmental, structural and marine, transportation, water resources, and water and wastewater engineering; surveying; planning; landscape architecture; geographic information system (GIS), and construction administration services. Thomas & Hutton offers a multidisciplinary range of services to pursue project success for clients in a variety of markets. We design with the future in mind. Our passion is providing civil engineering and related services to design places that become timeless, that transform into a vibrant place full of vitality, and that build a strong sense of community. Creating devices, techniques, and implementation strategies that help build a better vision and a healthier community are a part of our overall culture.
