COMMERCE PROGRAM SPECIALIST
LITTLE ROCK, AR, US, 72202
Position Summary
The Commerce Program Specialist will function as the Business Development Coordinator. The Department
Business Coordinator is responsible for facilitating private sector business growth in the state of Arkansas
by adding value to the Business Development team as administrative support.
This position requires on-site employment with no remote or hybrid options available.
Education and Professional Work Experience
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Economics, Finance, or a related field.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills to facilitate interactions with internal teams and external personnel.
- A cooperative mindset to support a dynamic team environment and contribute to continuous process improvements.
- Basic analytical and critical-thinking skills to assist with identifying process improvements within the program operations.
- Demonstrated proficiency in using office software tools such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) or Google Workspace.
Job Responsibilities and Expected Results
- Assist with project management, including drafting RFIs for distribution throughout the state and collecting, reviewing, and organizing RFI submissions from partner organizations throughout the state.
- Assist the Division Director and project managers with general forms such as TR1s (including those from international trips and events), purchase requests, travel reimbursement letters, conference room reservations, catering orders, and memberships.
- Assist with preparations for client visits.
- Work with other AEDC Divisions to prepare informational packets for interested clients.
- Conduct basic research and due diligence for economic development projects.
- Maintain internal recruitment project database/CRM (Salesforce) and run reports or produce memos based on the information
- Assist with proposal requests
- Act as a liaison between business development team and other internal and external teams.
- Maintain partner contact database/distribution list.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Key Business Processes/Duties
- Assist with project management, draft Request for Information (RFI) submissions.
- Prepare travel and expense reporting forms.
- Assist with preparations for client visits.
- Prepare informational packets.
- Coordinate with the research team.
- Maintain Salesforce database.
- Review incentive proposals.
- Generate reports.
- Act as liaison with other teams.
- Other Duties as assigned.
- General office duties
Position Information
Job Series: Program Operations – Commerce Programs
Classification: Commerce Program Specialist
Class Code: PCO03P
Pay Grade: SGS06
Salary Range: $52,137 – $77,163
Job Summary
Primary Responsibilities
Knowledge and Skills
Minimum Qualifications
Licensure/Certifications
Nearest Major Market: Little Rock