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Position: Director, Business Development

Type: Full-time, Direct Hire

Reports to: President/Executive Director

Required Experience:10+ years of professional/full-time work

Required Education: Bachelor’s Degree

Travel Required: Yes – 25% - 50% overnight

Salary: Competitive, based on qualifications

Closing Date: Friday, May 15, 2026 at 11:59pm

Position Summary:

The Director of Business Development leads strategic efforts to attract new businesses of all sizes and industry sectors in support of the economic development mission of the Development Authority and Elevate Douglas Economic Partnership. This role is responsible for managing business recruitment and attraction projects, strengthening relationships with economic development partners, and supporting initiatives that promote business growth and investment in the community. This position works closely with the Executive Director/President and community stakeholders to advance strategic economic development priorities.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Leads business recruitment efforts for professional services, industrial, and retail projects
    • Completion of all RFIs and coordination with partners to ensure accuracy of information
    • Maintaining available sites and buildings on website
    • Serving as primary representative for site visits
  • Assist with business expansion projects
  • Implements the organization’s business attraction and recruitment strategy
  • Supports redevelopment opportunities
  • Serves as primary representative for corporate and developer owned sites
  • Coordinates the Economic Development Partners Committee to foster collaboration among local, regional, and state partners
  • Perform all related duties as assigned.

Core Competencies Required:

  • Project Management
  • Microsoft 365 – Word, Excel, and Outlook
  • Communication – oral and written
  • Time Management Skills
  • Business to Business experience
  • Organizational Skills
  • Self-motivation, ability to work independently
  • Relationship Building Skills, Collaboration Skills
  • Financial Management
  • Ability to effectively lead

Education Required:

  • Bachelor’s Degree

Preferred Education:

  • Master’s or Professional degree

No relocation assistance will be provided.

No phone calls or emails please. Due to the high level of interest not all applicants will be contacted.

Elevate Douglas Economic Partnership and Douglas County Economic Development Authority are equal opportunity employers, drug free workplace and an e-verify participant.

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