Remote Business Investment & Attraction Manager

Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation; Madison (WI); A distancia; USD 53.000 - 64.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Hybrid work allowance

PTO

Wisconsin Retirement System

Descripción de la vacante

Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) is seeking a Business Investment & Attraction Manager to support Wisconsin’s business attraction and investment efforts. The role emphasizes project coordination, research, partner engagement, and data management to position Wisconsin as a competitive growth location.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field and 1–3 years of relevant experience, with strong Excel skills. Remote-work-first in Wisconsin with travel as needed.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in economic development, urban or regional planning, geography, business administration, data analytics, or related field preferred.
• 1–3 years experience in economic development, planning, research, data analysis, real estate, or related field preferred.
• Experience with data collection, research, and Excel-based analysis tools.
• Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ability to organize complex information.

Responsabilidades

• Support Wisconsin’s business attraction projects and respond to prospect/site selector inquiries.
• Conduct research on companies, industries, workforce trends, sites, and economic development opportunities.
• Prepare materials for RFIs, presentations, reports, and stakeholder communications.
• Maintain accurate project data and activity tracking within CRM systems and related databases.
• Support site visits, prospect meetings, events, and partner engagement activities.
• Collaborate with local, regional, and statewide economic development partners to advance attraction efforts.
• Assist with Locate In Wisconsin tool and Certified Sites program materials.

Conocimientos

Analytical skills

Written and verbal communication

Multi-priority management

Data analysis

Relationship building

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in economic development / urban planning / geography / business administration / data analytics

Herramientas

CRM systems

Excel

Descripción del empleo

Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) is seeking a Business Investment & Attraction Manager to support Wisconsin’s business attraction and investment efforts. The role emphasizes project coordination, research, partner engagement, and data management to position Wisconsin as a competitive growth location.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field and 1–3 years of relevant experience, with strong Excel skills. Remote-work-first in Wisconsin with travel as needed.