MEDC Corporate: Business Development Manager- Region 1 (Upper Peninsula)

State of Michigan; Michigan; Remote; USD 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Michigan is seeking a Business Development Manager for the Upper Peninsula. This role involves supporting economic development by collaborating with local and state stakeholders to improve business environments and attract workforce investment. Candidates with a Bachelor's degree and three years of related experience are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Requires Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Three years of related experience in economic/community development.
• Experience in public speaking and business support roles.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a resource to businesses and local/state government stakeholders.
• Foster economic development by stimulating business retention and expansion.
• Implement state incentives and coordinate support efforts.

Skills

Economic Development

Public Speaking

Client Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or related field

Job description

MEDC Corporate: Business Development Manager- Region 1 (Upper Peninsula)

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Job Description

NOTE: THIS IS A MEDC CORPORATE POSITION - THIS IS NOT A STATE OF MICHIGAN CLASSIFIED POSITION.

At MEDC, we help Michiganders prosper by investing in our businesses and communities, enabling the growth of good jobs, and promoting Michigan’s reputation as a world-class business location and travel destination. By joining our team, you will play an integral role in directly supporting Michigan’s success, where you work, live and play. Come be part of the team as the Business Development Manager- Upper Peninsula

• The Business Development Manager serves as a resource to businesses and local and state government stakeholders and agencies to foster economic development by stimulating business retention, expansion, capital investments and workforce attraction in an assigned state geographic area. This position meets with businesses to determine assistance needs and impacting economic and climate environments; identifies and recommends responsive strategies; and implements State incentives while coordinating Federal, State and local business support efforts.
  
  

Job Description

NOTE: THIS IS A MEDC CORPORATE POSITION - THIS IS NOT A STATE OF MICHIGAN CLASSIFIED POSITION.

At MEDC, we help Michiganders prosper by investing in our businesses and communities, enabling the growth of good jobs, and promoting Michigan’s reputation as a world-class business location and travel destination. By joining our team, you will play an integral role in directly supporting Michigan’s success, where you work, live and play. Come be part of the team as the Business Development Manager- Upper Peninsula

• The Business Development Manager serves as a resource to businesses and local and state government stakeholders and agencies to foster economic development by stimulating business retention, expansion, capital investments and workforce attraction in an assigned state geographic area. This position meets with businesses to determine assistance needs and impacting economic and climate environments; identifies and recommends responsive strategies; and implements State incentives while coordinating Federal, State and local business support efforts.
  
  

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Business Development Regional Map

This position is field-based with the work location being the employee's home office. Extensive travel throughout the Upper Peninsula is required. Selected candidates must complete that work within Michigan. Candidates should confirm work location and schedule at the time of interview.

***Preference will be given to candidates who reside within the U.P. Region.***

Minimum Education

Required Education and Experience

This position requires a Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university in Business Administration, Marketing, or related field.

Minimum Experience

Three years of related experience. Experience in creating and implementing economic or community development strategies, managing how strategic account owners serve customers, a business support role such as banking, marketing, sales, or workforce development, with public speaking, word processing, spreadsheet and/or database software.

Additional Requirements And Information

NOTE: THIS IS A MEDC CORPORATE POSITION - THIS IS NOT A STATE OF MICHIGAN CLASSIFIED POSITION.

For more information on MEDC and other career opportunities, please visit www.michiganbusiness.org/careers . Discover Pure Michigan at www.michigan.org .

Accommodations

If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the ADA coordinator for the agency that posted this position vacancy.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Sales and Business Development

• Industries

  Government Administration

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