The person or firm selected as the Alabama European Business Development Representative will be expected to provide the following services: State Promotion. The Business Development Representative will serve as the State of Alabama’s Representative in Europe and will obtain information developed and compiled by Commerce in order to be prepared to respond to inquiries from European businesses interested in Alabama. The representative will have a reasonable knowledge of Alabama business assets, taxation, labor force, and workforce training in order to professionally represent Alabama. Development of Leads. The Business Development Representative will develop leads, make contact with German and European prospects and provide information to the prospects about economic development opportunities in the State of Alabama. The Business Development Representative will arrange meetings and introductions of Alabama parties to officials and business representatives when such parties travel to Germany and Europe. Activities in support of lead generation may include but not limited to: Trade Shows / Conferences / Seminars Business association interactions Direct business missions to cultivate leads Cultivate relationships with site location consultants
