President & CEO - APEX

Company: Terch & Associates - HR Consulting
Location: Duluth
Posted on: June 22, 2022

Job Description:

Is Business Your Business?Terch and Associates, on behalf of APEX, is seeking an economic development leader to serve as the next President & CEO of APEX.About The Role:APEX serves the northland by bringing businesses here and helping them thrive. This requires a President & CEO who can build and leverage strong relationships to attract, retain, and support the employers in our region. The President & CEO works closely with investor-members, prospective companies, and other economic development organizations to ensure that our local economy continues to provide the high quality of life we enjoy in Minnesota and Wisconsin.Beyond the relationship management duties of the position, the President & CEO is also responsible for the administration of APEX. From ensuring the organization remains financially viable, to overseeing the annual audit, to conducting bi-annual performance reviews, the right candidate for this role must be an experienced business leader. The President & CEO must be a good steward of the APEX brand, and continue to build its recognition at the regional, state, and national levels.About The Duties:

• Develop and implement the strategic plan consistent with the APEX vision/mission, leveraging and managing resources to reach the maximize impact.
• Work with key partners to develop and implement a cohesive economic development strategy for the state and the region.
• Work with select clients to attract, expand and retain businesses in the region.
• Advocate for projects and key business initiatives on local, regional, state and national levels.
• Manage the APEX staff and resources to accomplish the APEX vision/mission and strategy, while achieving or exceeding stated Dashboard goals.
• Build Productive Relationships with clients, key partners, investor-members and the economic development community and communities at large within the region.
• Maintain and expand APEX membership and manage investor-member relations.
• Oversee the financial resources and electronic and physical assets of the enterprise.
• Build and protect the APEX brand.Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree required; MBA preferred.
  • Five years of management experience with P&L responsibility.
  • Successful experience in people leadership.
  • Demonstrated abilities to build and leverage relationships with multiple stakeholders.To Apply:To apply, please submit a resume, cover letter, and three professional references anywhere this opportunity is shared. Applications will be accepted through Friday, June 24th at 5:00pm.

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