What is economic-manager and qualifications you need to have:

         A rather general term that is usually associated with government. An Economic Development Manager is usually employed by the government, or from a private firm contracted by the government, to improve the prospects of economic growth and expansion. The Economic Development Manager virtually always deals with Capital Goods, with them sometimes dealing with Natural Resources as well.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strongly prefers an advanced degree in economics and several years of ag-related executive consulting or planning experience to demonstrate the ability to research, assimilate and present pertinent information leading to the development and execution of corporate strategic plans.
• Business knowledge, communication, customer focus, decision making and skill development.
• Demonstrated ability to understand management decision making processes, management information needs, agricultural marketing, and the analytical ability to develop, interpret, and report meaningful information.
• Understanding of marketing research-related areas including marketing research, analysis, methodology, and facilitating focus group interviews; cultural awareness along with strategic planning, budgeting, and communications.
• Proven ability in planning, developing, presenting, implementing, and assessing economic and marketing research activities and programs.
• Proven supervisory and leadership skills including staffing, orientation, coaching, performance evaluations, training, and development, etc. and the ability to achieve results through others.
• Proven professional communication skills with executives and boards of directors; persuasion, presentation, and customer service skills.
• Demonstrated planning, organization, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Proven team building skills and the ability to work both independently and in a team-oriented environment.
• Proven computer skills and the ability to learn MS Office, Lawson, Business Objects, and Host Analytics budget and use the computer to enhance business processes.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and have the ability to travel independently and overnight when necessary.