Economic Development & Business Retention Specialist

City of Marietta; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Marietta is seeking a strategic economic development professional to expand business retention, recruitment, and data-driven insights. You will coordinate with city partners, analyze market trends, and present findings to stakeholders.

Responsibilities include outreach to businesses, site selection support, and collaboration with multiple city departments to improve efficiency and transparency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree as listed, or a Master's degree in a related field.
• Experience analyzing statistical data and explaining results to diverse audiences.
• Ability to create, present, and explain statistical information using Excel and related tools.
• Experience with city development ordinances and interdepartmental coordination.
• Strong communication skills and ability to present to public and civic groups.
• Willingness to work irregular hours, including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements a strategy for the City's business retention efforts.
• Interacts with business owners, developers, property owners, and brokers to engage stakeholders.
• Collects, organizes, and reports data to update business retention activities.
• Assists with site selection and data for recruiting new businesses.
• Provides research, summaries, and reports on economic and industry trends.
• Keeps current on economic development programs and tools for use with businesses.
• Produces external communications and marketing materials describing division activities.
• Liaises with state/local partners and other economic development entities.
• Represents the office at community meetings and events.
• Participates in redevelopment opportunities and small area planning processes.
• Develops presentations on division activity and Marietta economy.
• Collaborates with Economic Development and BLW on recruiting utility customers.
• Performs special projects and provides guidance to temporary interns.
• Supports other duties as assigned.

Skills

Urban planning

Economics

Public administration

Real estate

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in urban planning, Economics, Public/Business Administration, Real Estate or related field

Master's degree in urban planning, Public/Business Administration, Real Estate (preferred)

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

City of Marietta is seeking a strategic economic development professional to expand business retention, recruitment, and data-driven insights. You will coordinate with city partners, analyze market trends, and present findings to stakeholders.

Responsibilities include outreach to businesses, site selection support, and collaboration with multiple city departments to improve efficiency and transparency.