Business Development Manager

Greater Rochester Enterprise; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Job summary

Greater Rochester Enterprise seeks a Business Development Manager to support business attraction and expansion across the 9-county Greater Rochester-Finger Lakes region of New York. You will develop relationships with executives and site consultants to drive opportunities and execute the region’s strategic economic goals.

The role involves managing outreach programs, coordinating with state and local partners, and presenting strategic plans to stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and at least three years of related experience.
• Proven success in lead generation, proactive outreach, and project management.
• Ability to develop and deliver detailed presentations.
• Experience in business development or economic development preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain professional relationships with business executives and site selection consultants to create opportunities and drive project outcomes.
• Manage outreach programs including lead generation, analysis, cold calling, and relationship management.
• Support state and local economic development partners in attracting, retaining, and growing regional businesses.
• Represent GRE as the first point of contact for executives, site consultants, and other partners to support regional growth.

Skills

Lead generation

Project management

Presentation skills

Proactive outreach

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Position Description:

The Business Development Manager is responsible for supporting business attraction and expansion opportunities throughout the 9-county Greater Rochester - Finger Lakes Region of New York and supporting the execution of the strategic plan of Greater Rochester Enterprise (GRE).

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities:

Develop and maintain professional relationships and partnerships with business executives and site selection consultants to create opportunities and deliver outcomes for projects related to enhancing the Greater Rochester, NY region’s success in the retention, expansion and attraction of private business investments and jobs in the region.

• Manage successful business development outreach programs, which include lead generation and analysis, cold calling, and relationship management.
• Support state and local economic development partners in efforts to attract, retain and grow existing businesses in the region.
• Understand key regional assets and data elements to support business attraction and expansion throughout the region.
• Represent Greater Rochester Enterprise as the first point of contact for business executives, site selection consultants, and other economic development partners to support economic growth in the Greater Rochester, NY region.

Essential Qualifications:

Must be an effective communicator - both written and verbal. Must demonstrate success in lead generation, proactive outreach, and project management. Must be comfortable developing and delivering detailed presentations. Must have a bachelor's degree in a related field and at least three (3) years of related experience. Business development and economic development experience preferred.

Professional Characteristics desired:

The ideal candidate is a team player with a high level of integrity, accountability, and a passion for excellence, and is comfortable multitasking in a high-energy work environment.

Salary:

Salary range between$60,000 and $80,000, commensurate with demonstrated skill and business experience. Comprehensive employee benefits package provided, including a 401(k) retirement plan, medical and dental insurance.

Greater Rochester Enterprise is an equal opportunity employer.