BUSINESS RETENTION & ENTREPRENEURSHIP MANAGER
Salary
$72,000.00 - $80,000.00 Annually
Location
Cabarrus County, NC
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
FY26-01391
Department
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORP
Opening Date
05/28/2026
Closing Date
6/21/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Description
Applicants are encouraged to apply early. The application review process will take place immediately and continue until the position is filled. This recruitment may close any time after the first review or when a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.
The hiring range for this position is $72,000.00 up to a maximum of $80,000.00 annually, depending on qualifications and experience. Pay Grade for this position is 21.
General Definition of Work:
Performs professional work in the development of relationships for the office of Cabarrus Economic Development. This position will oversee programs related to local start-up activities, business retention and expansion, and other support services for existing businesses in Cabarrus County. Work is performed under the general direction of the President & CEO.
Examples of Duties
Essential Functions/Typical Tasks:
Builds long-term relationships with existing companies. Actively explores retention and expansion opportunities by providing full-service support on workforce resources, new market/supply chain opportunities, financing options, and enhanced productivity and efficiency resources. Assists with special projects; maintains records and files.
(These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of general business operations and management principles, with strong writing, editing, and website content development skills, including experience with web-based property databases. Familiarity with local government operations preferred. Proficiency with standard office equipment, computers, and applicable software required. Ability to research, analyze, and present information clearly in reports and presentations. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with business and community leaders. Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, event coordination ability, and the capacity to work independently with minimal supervision.
Minimum Education / Experience requirements
Education and Experience:
Requires graduation from an appropriately accredited college or university with a degree in Business Administration, Management, Economic Development, or a related field. Three to five years of experience in economic development, business retention and expansion, small business support, or a closely related field is strongly preferred.
Some county job postings indicate that you can qualify with an "equivalent combination of education and experience." If this language is included in the job description, it means you may qualify through either education, your years of directly related experience, or a combination of both.
If you have indicated that you have earned a certificate, diploma, or degree from a technical school, college, or university, please note that Cabarrus County will verify your educational credentials. Official transcripts must clearly show the specific credential awarded to ensure accurate validation.
Special Requirements:
Requires occasional travel. Flexibility and willingness to work outside of normal business hours, including early mornings, evenings, or occasional weekends, as needed. Requires possession of an appropriate driver's license valid in the state of North Carolina.
Physical Requirements:
This is sedentary work requiring the exertion of up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects; work requires reaching, standing, walking, and grasping; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; visual acuity is required for preparing and analyzing written or computer data, operation of machines, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities; the worker is not subject to adverse environmental conditions.
Supplemental Information
Supplemental and Contact Information:
Cabarrus County selects applicants for employment based on job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, disability, political affiliation or political influence.
Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts, degree evaluations and cover letters may be uploaded with your application. Applicants who obtained their education outside of the United States and its territories are expected to assume responsibility for having their academic degrees validated as equivalent to a degree conferred by a regionally accredited college or university in the United States.
Please be sure to complete the application in full. Resumes may be uploaded with your application but will not be accepted in lieu of a fully completed application and will not be considered for qualifying credit. "See Resume" or "See Attachment" will NOT be accepted.
If multiple applications are submitted to an individual position, only the most recent application received prior to the posting closing date will be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 11:59 PM on the closing date.
Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account. Processing applications will take an average of 6 - 8 weeks due to the high volume of applications received. It is not necessary to contact the Human Resources Office to check the status of an application. Upon the closing date, applications are "Under Review" and will be screened by Human Resources for the most qualified applicants.
For technical issues with your applications, please call the NEOGOV Help Line at 855-524-5627. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact HR at 704-920-2200.
Earned vacation & sick leave
11-12 paid holidays per year
Floating Holiday
Paid Personal Day
Bereavement Leave
Paid Parental Bonding Leave
Participation in the Local Government Employees Retirement System
Mandatory 6% employee contribution
5% employer-paid contribution to NC401K, with no employee match required
Employees have the option to contribute additional monies to the NC401K plan or to a 457 retirement savings plan
Health Insurance plans
Consumer driven plan including a health savings account
PPO Plan
Optional dependent coverage - employee/spouse, employee/children, & employee/family
Comprehensive health & wellness program
On-site exercise equipment & programs
Health & wellness themed instructional classes
Employee health clinic
Employee assistance program (ex. Individual & family counseling, legal & financial services, child & elder care location assistance, etc.)
Choice of optional dental plans
PPO (Preferred Provider Option) or non-PPO
Optional dependent coverage - employee/spouse, employee/children, & employee/family
Vision Plan
Includes an annual routine eye exam for individuals on the health insurance plan.
Optional eyewear plan available
$20,000 of term life insurance & accidental death & dismemberment coverage with employer-paid premiums
Employee option for up to $50,000 of additional term life coverage
Optional dependent life insurance coverage for spouses & children
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I understand in order to be qualified for this position, the description of my work experience must clearly reflect the required education and experience as well as the posted knowledge, skills and abilities for this position. I have included all of this information within my application. (If you havent completed the application requirements, please return to your application to finish it before submitting your application.) Resumes may be uploaded with your application, but will not be accepted in lieu of a fully completed application and will not be considered for qualifying credit.
02
What is the highest level of education completed?
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Have you graduated from an accredited college or university with a degree in Business Administration, Management, Economic Development, or a related field? If yes, please indicate the degree you obtained and the area of study.
04
Do you have a Valid Drivers License?
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Do you have experience in economic development, business retention and expansion, small business support, or a closely related field? If yes, please briefly describe your experience, including your role and responsibilities. If you do not have this experience, please indicate N/A. (Experience must be listed in the work experience section to receive credit.)
06
Please indicate your level of experience in economic development, business retention and expansion, small business support, or a closely related field:
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I understand this position requires occasional travel and flexibility to work outside of normal business hours, including early mornings, evenings, and occasional weekends, as needed. Are you able to meet this requirement?
08
Are you willing to accept a position that is compensated at the advertised salary range of $72,000.00 - $80,000.00?
Required Question
Employer Cabarrus County
Address 65 Church St S
Concord, North Carolina, 28025
Phone 704-920-2200
Website http://cabarruscounty.us