DEVELOPMENT REPRESENTATIVE II - 42000908

Requisition No: 820692 

Agency: Agriculture and Consumer Services

Working Title: DEVELOPMENT REPRESENTATIVE II - 42000908

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 42000908 

Salary:  $43,831.58 - $48,214.66 

Posting Closing Date: 05/21/2024 

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DEVELOPMENT REPRESENTATIVE II
 

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES
 

DIVISION OF MARKETING AND DEVELOPMENT

***OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY***

CONTACT:
 

Palmer Linscott (850) 617-7343

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 three (3) 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 two (2) years 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. Qualified
individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
 

Moderate travel required.
 

NOTES:
 

Successful applicant must pass a background screening, including fingerprinting, as a condition of employment.
 

JOB DUTIES:
 

This position assists in developing assessments of marketing needs of the Florida agricultural and seafood industry and implements a variety of promotional programs and strategies, making recommendations to section supervisor.  These programs and strategies are designed to stimulate demand and increase the total market share of Florida agriculture products.  Examples of these programs and strategies include the Fresh From Florida wholesale and retail promotions, trade and industry events, and agriculture outreach sponsorships.
 

Plan and implement projects/activities to promote the sale of agricultural and seafood products including, but not limited to:  events featuring the department chef, trade events and program materials to promote specific agricultural and seafood products.
 

Establish and maintain contact with major users of agricultural and seafood products such as chain restaurant buyers, chain store executives, buyers and institutional buyers to increase agricultural and seafood consumption.
 

Establish and maintain contact with industry representatives and associations.
 

Provide direct assistance to the staff on a variety of administrative and general assignments.  Provide assistance in planning missions and operations.  Provide assistance in implementing and measuring the performance of missions and events.
 

Develop ideas and recommendations for promotional items.
 

Maintain a comprehensive working knowledge and capability in general office procedures, databases and other technical capabilities as needed to achieve results in missions and projects.
 

Perform related work as required.
 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
 

• Knowledge of the methods and techniques of promoting merchandise.
• Knowledge of public relations principles and practices.
• Knowledge of the principles and techniques of effective communication.
• Knowledge of program planning and evaluation techniques.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to provide technical assistance and advice to business groups.
• Ability to review and evaluate economic and business development data.
• Ability to plan and coordinate promotional activities.
• Ability to analyze inventories and develop marketing strategies.
• Ability to present information in a concise and organized manner.
• Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to analyze economic trends in agriculture.
• Ability to design and develop promotional materials.
• Ability to review and evaluate merchandising data.
• Ability to communicate effectively.

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 visit www.myfrs.com;)
• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Tuition waivers;
• And more!

For a complete list of benefits, visit www.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 clicking here.  All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.