Business Development Specialist

Northwest Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission (NWRPC) is currently accepting applications for the position of Business Development Specialist. NWRPC is a ten-county multidisciplinary planning and economic development agency located in Spooner, Wisconsin.

This position will be responsible for providing comprehensive business technical assistance services working directly with business clients throughout the region and within NWRPC’s Enterprise Center Network. The successful candidate will be working with state and federal sources such as the Small Business Administration, United States Department of Agriculture, and Economic Development Administration providing grant writing, reporting, and one-on-one business technical assistance. The successful candidate will administer and provide comprehensive technical assistance services to businesses through existing SBA and Rural Business Development Grant contracts. Candidates must be able to work with regional businesses offering potential loan deals, structure loan financial packages, and write loan reviews. This position works closely with business owners, area lenders, NWRPC’s Revolving Loan Fund Manager, and various boards in presenting potential loan requests. The position will have direct responsibility for management of NWRPC’s Enterprise Center Network, comprising 164,500 square feet of manufacturing space.

Candidates should possess a bachelor’s degree or equivalent in one of the following areas: Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field of study. Three to five years of professional work experience is preferred. Relevant knowledge and experience in the public/private sector finance arena, to include, but not limited to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Uniform Credit Analysis (UCA), and loan production experience with an emphasis on manufacturing lending is a plus. The successful candidate will have an office located in Spooner, Wisconsin.

NWRPC has an excellent benefit package that includes health, vision, dental, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System, and paid holidays and vacation. Salary commensurate with qualifications. To apply, send or email cover letter, resume, salary requirements, and three references by July 26, 2024, to NWRPC, Business Development Specialist, 1400 S River Street, Spooner, WI 54801, Attention: Sheldon Johnson (sjohnson@nwrpc.com). EOE