ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

1. Manage the day to day activities of MN Supplier Match. This includes but is not limited to acting as the primary liaison of the program; maintain, and coordinate the development of improvements to design and functionality; responding promptly to inquiries and requests for business assistance; linking inquirers with the portal resources; working with the members of the Grow Minnesota! Partnership to develop interest and usage of the resource; create benchmark and analytics reports to measure program; and develop and implement member and community outreach plan to attract more engagement and increase use of the supplier database
2. Manage the Grow Minnesota! Partnership business retention data base, including preparing regular reports for the state as a whole and local chamber partners on the current condition and trends of Minnesota businesses. Enter data from business visits into database
3. Manage and champion the Chamber's Small Business Council including integration of the "small business" voice into the various programs, policies, events, and other special initiatives.
4. Conduct one-on-one business retention visits statewide, as well as provide any necessary one-on-one business assistance and follow-up.
5. Assist in the development of stakeholder presentations.
6. Primary liaison for Grow Minnesota! Partnership-produced events and meetings; and marketing support for other MCC events and programs. Annual events may include but not be limited to: Workforce Solution: Hidden Talent Pool, Manufacturer's Summit, MN Supplier Match Roundtables, Grow Minnesota! Regional Economic Forum(s)
7. Represent the Chamber on targeted community and economic development groups, as necessary.
8. Assist with miscellaneous projects related to both Grow Minnesota! Partnership and the Minnesota Chamber.
9. Other work-related duties, as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge of and interest in the development and growth of Minnesota's economy: Course work or experience that shows knowledge of our state's economic history and the development of its economy. Demonstrated interested in and knowledge our state's business community. Relevant undergraduate degree desired.

• Communication Skills: Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Excellent analytical and problem solving skills. Ability to convert analysis into a clear and convincing presentation. Ability to work under pressure with short timelines and competing deadlines.

• Technical Skills: Proficiency in working with large and growing databases of Minnesota companies utilizing Salesforce, CRM, and Microsoft platforms.

• Leadership and Management of Resources: Demonstrated ability to be an effective leader within a team environment. Capacity to manage multiple projects and tasks.

• Business & Organization Knowledge: Understands the business of the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce and its subsidiaries. Demonstrated interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective relationships throughout all levels of the organization.

• Project Management and Planning: Strong attention to detail, organization and adherence to timelines, along with ability to multi-task.