Job Description

Director, Business Development / Economic Development Director, Business Development / Economic Development 2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants The Woodlands Area Economic Development Partnership provided pay range This range is provided by The Woodlands Area Economic Development Partnership. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range $75,000.00/yr - $90,000.00/yr Direct message the job poster from The Woodlands Area Economic Development Partnership Economic Development leader. Passionate about increasing prosperity. Director of Business Development (or Economic Development) The Woodlands Area Economic Development Partnership Salary Range: $75,000-$90,000 Reports to: CEO The Woodlands Area Economic Development Partnership (EDP) is seeking a strategic and goal-oriented Director of Business Development to join our executive team. This role will support our efforts to recruit new businesses to The Woodlands through proactive problem-solving and operations support. We're looking for someone hungry, humble, and smart who is willing to learn and has a foundational understanding of business and economics. (Note: This job description/posting asks a lot from a single individual. We do not expect you to be an expert at all these things. We are looking for someone who has the ability to grow into this role, enjoys solving these types of problems, and is willing to continuously improve alongside a team committed to excellence.) About Us: The EDP serves as a central catalyst for economic growth and development in The Woodlands area, connecting businesses, investors, and community stakeholders to create a thriving local economy. We rely on our investors and partners to fund our activities and provide their expertise. In turn, we recruit the next generation of businesses to The Woodlands and solve problems for our existing businesses. Core Challenges You'll Solve: Business Recruitment: Implement and support strategies to attract target industries and companies to The Woodlands in a competitive economic landscape Pipeline Management: Build, maintain, and track a robust pipeline of potential business relocations and expansions Problem-Solving for Existing Businesses: Identify challenges facing local businesses and leverage community resources to create solutions Relationship Cultivation: Nurture key relationships with site selectors, corporate real estate professionals, and economic development partners Strategic Planning: Partner with the CEO to determine target industries, success metrics, and tactical approaches that maximize impact Value Demonstration: Effectively communicate the EDP's impact and ROI to investors and community stakeholders Seamless Experiences: Create exceptional, white-glove experiences for businesses considering relocation or expansion What Success Looks Like: Growing pipeline of qualified business prospects Successful business relocations and expansions in The Woodlands Strong relationships with site selectors and real estate professionals Positive testimonials from businesses about problem resolution Clear demonstration of ROI to investors and partners Strategic alignment with regional and state economic development initiatives Collaborative integration with internal teams to deliver cohesive experiences Skills That Will Help You Succeed: Strategic relationship building and sales approach Economic development principles and practices Deal pipeline management and optimization Problem identification and creative solution development Data-driven decision making and reporting CRM utilization and process management Communication and storytelling Collaborative teamwork and cross-functional coordination How to Demonstrate Your Fit: In your application, rather than just listing experiences, please share specific examples of: How you've successfully managed complex deals or projects Your approach to building and maintaining strategic relationships Methods you've used to solve problems for businesses or clients Strategies for demonstrating value and ROI to stakeholders How you collaborate with teams to deliver exceptional experiences How you strategically approach marketing The Woodlands Area Economic Development Partnership is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace. Seniority level Seniority level Director Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Business Development and Sales Industries Non-profit Organizations Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at The Woodlands Area Economic Development Partnership by 2x Get notified about new Director of Business Development jobs in The Woodlands, TX . Vice President, Business Development - Hertha Metals Director of Business Strategy & Operations The Woodlands, TX $100,000.00-$165,000.00 4 days ago Director of Sales Gas & Flame Detection – America’s Region Branch Manager - Temporary Containment Walls Integrated Asset Management Technical Director Director of Transportation / Transportation Practice Leader Administrator Director Surgical Services Sr Manager Learning, Development, & Talent Lead Clinical Navigator - FT | Humble Rehab We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr The Woodlands Area Economic Development Partnership

Job Tags

Similar Jobs