Development Representative I - 42003024

DEVELOPMENT REPRESENTATIVE I - 42003024 Date: Mar 25, 2024 Location: TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32303 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32301 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32302 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32304 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32305 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32308 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32309 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32310 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32311 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32312 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32316 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32317 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32399 The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our E-Verify Website (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/workforceoperations/humanresourcemanagement/forjobapplicants/everify) .Requisition No: 825878 Agency: Agriculture and Consumer ServicesWorking Title: DEVELOPMENT REPRESENTATIVE I - 42003024Pay Plan: Career ServicePosition Number: 42003024 Salary: $39,846.82 Posting Closing Date: 04/04/2024 Total Compensation Estimator Tool (https://compcalculator.myflorida.com/) DEVELOPMENT REPRESENTATIVE I FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES DIVISION OF MARKETING AND DEVELOPMENT OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY CONTACT: Whitney Lett, 850-617-7333 MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major course of study in marketing, business, merchandising, economics, agriculture, international affairs, leisure services, or communications and two (2) years of professional experience in marketing, advertising, public relations, agriculture, international affairs, leisure services, business or industry development, the travel industry or in hotel or restaurant management;or A master's degree from an accredited college or university with a major course of study in business administration and one (1) year of professional experience as described above. Professional or paraprofessional experience as described above can substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required college education. Requires possession of a valid Driver’s License. ATTENTION CANDIDATES To be considered for a position with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services:

All fields in the Candidate Profile must be completed (an attached resume is not a substitution for the information required on the candidate profile).

Work history, duties and responsibilities, hours worked, supervisor, and formal education fields, etc. must be filled out to determine qualifications for this position.

Responses to Qualifying Questions must be verifiable in the Candidate Profile.

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services values

and supports employment of individuals with disabilities. Qualifiedindividuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Moderate travel required. Ability to travel to foreign and domestic events. NOTES: Successful applicant must pass a background screening, including fingerprinting, as a condition of employment. JOB DUTIES: Identify and develop new retail partnerships; grow existing partnerships; prepare funding and payment documents; develop new promotional ideas and materials for use in “Fresh From Florida” retail promotions and campaigns; and manage promotions and campaigns. Serve as Trade and Development’s expert on the Sales Force web-based ROI platform. Duties include insuring data entry accuracy, being a training/informational resource for section/division employees, documenting retail grocery ads and inputting results, preparation of Sales Force tracking/analysis reports, and establishing sales campaigns. Trade event planning and attendance is required on an as needed basis. Duties include contacting co-exhibitors, contributing promotional ideas, assembling show materials, and trade show attendance at various regional, national and international events. Assist with planning and implementation of events for the United States Department of Agriculture Cooperators. This includes market research for funding opportunism, planning and implementation of events and recruitment of companies to federal programs. Assist in educating Florida companies on the 50% cost share program. Perform other related duties as directed by supervisor, Assistant Division Director or Division Director. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of program planning and evaluation techniques.

Knowledge of the methods and techniques of compiling, classifying and analyzing data.

Knowledge of the principles and techniques of effective verbal and written communication.

Ability to compile, classify, analyze and report marketing information

Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques.

Ability to present information in a concise and organized manner.

Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.

Ability to communicate effectively

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others

Ability to present information in a concise and organized manner

Ability to review and evaluate data.

Ability to design and develop promotional materials

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Ability to work independently.

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:

Annual and Sick Leave benefits;

Nine paid holidays and one Personal holiday each year;

State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision and other supplemental insurance options;

Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (For more information, please visitwww.myfrs.com;)

Flexible Spending Accounts;

Tuition waivers;

And more!

For a complete list of benefits, visitwww.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

For an estimate of the total compensation package for this position, please visit the“Total Compensation Estimator Tool”located above under the “Posting Closing Date.”

SPECIAL NOTES:

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.VETERANS’ PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clickinghere (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/content/download/97612/566545) . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement. Nearest Major Market:Tallahassee