Director of Business Attraction Full Time

The Director of Business Attraction manages the program of work for the Business Development Division. The primary goal is to increase Mobile’s global competitiveness, create new jobs, and enhance economic growth given specific direction by leadership on assignments with respect to project activity and lead generation. Salary ranges from $75,000 – $95,000 depending on experience plus competitive benefits.

Responsibilities:

• Manage business development activities to attract industrial and professional prospects
• Monitor project activity to create new jobs and investment in the community
• Organize and manage the department’s CRM platform to record relative data regarding new and expanding projects in the Mobile area
• Actively partner with state, regional, and federal allies to promote the advantages of Mobile as a top venue for global commerce
• Represent projects to the Industrial Development Board and Industrial Development Authority, ensuring all necessary paperwork and documentation is correct and in order.
• Identify and manage new lead generation activities and strategies, including creating and implementing a strategy to identify and build relationships with key supply chains of aerospace manufacturing, chemical manufacturing, metal manufacturing, and logistics/warehousing operations
• Identify and manage various trade shows, conferences, and office visits to build relationships with key site selection firms and targeted companies, including international and domestic trade shows and conferences
• Work with the local and state economic development partners to prioritize and encourage development and infrastructure expansions that align with Plan of Action items
• Assist in developing the department’s Plan of Action and developing division budget to meet the departments objectives
• Work with Vice President to manage personnel and operations to assure that department goals and objectives are met
• Support the importance of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion throughout the Chamber and its program of work
• Attend staff, departmental meetings, and safety and health training, as required, on time
• Observe and practice all safety procedures and policies
• Travels as required

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field
• A graduate from an Economic Development Institute is a huge plus
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in business development, economic development or related activities
• Strong communication and relationship skills required
• Ability to always demonstrate confidentiality
• Ability to be self-sufficient, independent, and resourceful
• Ability to interact with colleagues, supervisors and members face to face
• Ability to communicate clearly, orally, in writing, and uses emotional intelligence to work through challenges and issues
• Must be able to demonstrate effective public speaking skills
• Must possess communication skills to deal and negotiate with members of all backgrounds and personalities
• Must be able to use applied knowledge to formulate positive solutions to problem situations
• Must be able to effectively read, write and communicate in English
• Must have above average computer skills including Microsoft Office Programs
• Must be able to work well under pressure and manage priorities
• Must be able to demonstrate organizational skills and attention to detail