{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"bdabcfe386bdd67386f80d54","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/bdabcfe386bdd67386f80d54","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/bdabcfe386bdd67386f80d54","title":"DEVELOPMENT REPRESENTATIVE II","description":"Requisition No: 836132\nAgency: Agriculture and Consumer Services\nWorking Title: DEVELOPMENT REPRESENTATIVE II - 42000908\nPay Plan: Career Service\nPosition Number: 42000908\nSalary: $44,060.11\nPosting Closing Date: 09/07/2024\nTotal Compensation Estimator Tool\nDEVELOPMENT REPRESENTATIVE II\n\nFLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES\n\nDIVISION OF MARKETING AND DEVELOPMENT\n\n***OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY***\n\nCONTACT:\n\nPalmer Linscott, (850) 617-7343\n\nMINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:\n\nA bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major course of study in marketing, business, English, merchandising, economics, agriculture, international affairs, leisure services, or communications and three (3) years of professional experience in marketing, communications, advertising, public relations, agriculture, international affairs, leisure services, business or industry development, the travel industry or in hotel or restaurant management; or\n\nA 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.\n\nProfessional or paraprofessional experience as described above can substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required college education.\n\nRequires possession of a valid Driver’s License.\n\nEDUCATIONAL NOTE: Graduates utilizing education attained in the United States to meet the minimum requirements of a position will not be appointed until verification of the applicable degree has been obtained. Foreign trained graduates utilizing a degree attained outside of the United States to meet the minimum requirements of a position must be prepared to provide a copy of a credential evaluation conducted by an Approved Credential Evaluation Agency. A list of approved agencies can be viewed at “Approved Credential Evaluation Agencies, Florida Department of Education.” Approved Credential Evaluation Agencies (fldoe.org)\n\n***ATTENTION CANDIDATES***\n\nTo be considered for a position with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services:\n\nAll fields in the Candidate Profile must be completed (an attached resume is not a substitution for the information required on the candidate profile).\nWork history, duties and responsibilities, hours worked, supervisor, and formal education fields, etc. must be filled out to determine qualifications for this position.\nResponses to Qualifying Questions must be verifiable in the Candidate Profile.\n\nThe Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services values\nand supports employment of individuals with disabilities. Qualified\nindividuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.\n\nADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:\n\nModerate travel required.\n\nNOTES:\n\nSuccessful applicant must pass a background screening, including fingerprinting, as a condition of employment.\n\nJOB DUTIES:\n\nThis 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.\n\nThese 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.\n\nPlan 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.\n\nEstablish 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.\n\nEstablish and maintain contact with industry representatives and associations.\n\nProvide 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.\n\nDevelop ideas and recommendations for promotional items.\n\nMaintain a comprehensive working knowledge and capability in general office procedures, databases and other technical capabilities as needed to achieve results in missions and projects.\n\nPerform related work as required.\n\nKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:\n\nKnowledge of the methods and techniques of promoting merchandise.\nKnowledge of public relations principles and practices.\nKnowledge of the principles and techniques of effective communication.\nKnowledge of program planning and evaluation techniques.\nAbility to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.\nAbility to provide technical assistance and advice to business groups.\nAbility to review and evaluate economic and business development data.\nAbility to plan and coordinate promotional activities.\nAbility to analyze inventories and develop marketing strategies.\nAbility to present information in a concise and organized manner.\nAbility to utilize problem-solving techniques.\nAbility to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.\nAbility to work independently.\nAbility to analyze economic trends in agriculture.\nAbility to design and develop promotional materials.\nAbility to review and evaluate merchandising data.\nAbility to communicate effectively.\nThe Benefits of Working for the State of Florida\n\nWorking 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:\n\nAnnual and Sick Leave benefits;\nNine paid holidays and one Personal holiday each year;\nState Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision and other supplemental insurance options;\nRetirement plan options, including employer contributions (For more information, please visit www.myfrs.com;)\nFlexible Spending Accounts;\nTuition waivers;\nAnd more!\nFor a complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.\n\nFor an estimate of the total compensation package for this position, please visit the “Total Compensation Estimator Tool” located above under the “Posting Closing Date.”\n\nSPECIAL NOTES:\nThe State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.\nCandidates 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.\nThe 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.\nVETERANS’ 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.","company":"State of Florida","rawCompany":"stateofflorida","city":"Tallahassee","state":"FL","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-04-12T20:47:25.575Z","occupations":[{"code":"11-2021.00","title":"Marketing Managers","slug":"marketing-managers"},{"code":"13-1161.00","title":"Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists","slug":"market-research-analysts-and-marketing-specialists"},{"code":"11-2011.00","title":"Advertising and Promotions Managers","slug":"advertising-and-promotions-managers"}],"industries":[{"code":"926140","title":"Regulation of Agricultural Marketing and Commodities","slug":"regulation-of-agricultural-marketing-and-commodities"},{"code":"541890","title":"Other Services Related to Advertising","slug":"other-services-related-to-advertising"},{"code":"541613","title":"Marketing Consulting Services","slug":"marketing-consulting-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"DEVELOPMENT REPRESENTATIVE II","description":"Requisition No: 836132\nAgency: Agriculture and Consumer Services\nWorking Title: DEVELOPMENT REPRESENTATIVE II - 42000908\nPay Plan: Career Service\nPosition Number: 42000908\nSalary: $44,060.11\nPosting Closing Date: 09/07/2024\nTotal Compensation Estimator Tool\nDEVELOPMENT REPRESENTATIVE II\n\nFLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES\n\nDIVISION OF MARKETING AND DEVELOPMENT\n\n***OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY***\n\nCONTACT:\n\nPalmer Linscott, (850) 617-7343\n\nMINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:\n\nA bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major course of study in marketing, business, English, merchandising, economics, agriculture, international affairs, leisure services, or communications and three (3) years of professional experience in marketing, communications, advertising, public relations, agriculture, international affairs, leisure services, business or industry development, the travel industry or in hotel or restaurant management; or\n\nA 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.\n\nProfessional or paraprofessional experience as described above can substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required college education.\n\nRequires possession of a valid Driver’s License.\n\nEDUCATIONAL NOTE: Graduates utilizing education attained in the United States to meet the minimum requirements of a position will not be appointed until verification of the applicable degree has been obtained. Foreign trained graduates utilizing a degree attained outside of the United States to meet the minimum requirements of a position must be prepared to provide a copy of a credential evaluation conducted by an Approved Credential Evaluation Agency. A list of approved agencies can be viewed at “Approved Credential Evaluation Agencies, Florida Department of Education.” Approved Credential Evaluation Agencies (fldoe.org)\n\n***ATTENTION CANDIDATES***\n\nTo be considered for a position with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services:\n\nAll fields in the Candidate Profile must be completed (an attached resume is not a substitution for the information required on the candidate profile).\nWork history, duties and responsibilities, hours worked, supervisor, and formal education fields, etc. must be filled out to determine qualifications for this position.\nResponses to Qualifying Questions must be verifiable in the Candidate Profile.\n\nThe Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services values\nand supports employment of individuals with disabilities. Qualified\nindividuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.\n\nADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:\n\nModerate travel required.\n\nNOTES:\n\nSuccessful applicant must pass a background screening, including fingerprinting, as a condition of employment.\n\nJOB DUTIES:\n\nThis 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.\n\nThese 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.\n\nPlan 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.\n\nEstablish 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.\n\nEstablish and maintain contact with industry representatives and associations.\n\nProvide 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.\n\nDevelop ideas and recommendations for promotional items.\n\nMaintain a comprehensive working knowledge and capability in general office procedures, databases and other technical capabilities as needed to achieve results in missions and projects.\n\nPerform related work as required.\n\nKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:\n\nKnowledge of the methods and techniques of promoting merchandise.\nKnowledge of public relations principles and practices.\nKnowledge of the principles and techniques of effective communication.\nKnowledge of program planning and evaluation techniques.\nAbility to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.\nAbility to provide technical assistance and advice to business groups.\nAbility to review and evaluate economic and business development data.\nAbility to plan and coordinate promotional activities.\nAbility to analyze inventories and develop marketing strategies.\nAbility to present information in a concise and organized manner.\nAbility to utilize problem-solving techniques.\nAbility to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.\nAbility to work independently.\nAbility to analyze economic trends in agriculture.\nAbility to design and develop promotional materials.\nAbility to review and evaluate merchandising data.\nAbility to communicate effectively.\nThe Benefits of Working for the State of Florida\n\nWorking 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:\n\nAnnual and Sick Leave benefits;\nNine paid holidays and one Personal holiday each year;\nState Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision and other supplemental insurance options;\nRetirement plan options, including employer contributions (For more information, please visit www.myfrs.com;)\nFlexible Spending Accounts;\nTuition waivers;\nAnd more!\nFor a complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.\n\nFor an estimate of the total compensation package for this position, please visit the “Total Compensation Estimator Tool” located above under the “Posting Closing Date.”\n\nSPECIAL NOTES:\nThe State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.\nCandidates 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.\nThe 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.\nVETERANS’ 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. 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