Senior Economic Development & Partnerships Lead

City of Chesapeake Virginia; Chesapeake, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Chesapeake Virginia is seeking a Senior Business Development Manager to drive economic growth and investments within the community. The role emphasizes strong leadership in business development, project oversight, and collaboration with engineers and government partners.

Responsibilities include attracting and retaining businesses, managing complex projects from start to finish, and guiding strategic plans that align with economic development goals.

Qualifications

• Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in business administration, economics, or a closely related field.
• Minimum of six years of related, full-time equivalent experience.
• Requires a valid driver’s license and a driving record that is in compliance with the City Driving Standards.

Responsibilities

• Identify, qualify, and cultivate relationships with target businesses for attraction and expansion.
• Develop and implement strategic business retention programs to foster existing business growth.
• Conduct industry research to identify emerging trends and opportunities.
• Identify, cultivate, and close strategic business development opportunities that align with the organization’s economic development goals.
• Develop and implement targeted business attraction and retention strategies.
• Conduct market research and analysis to identify emerging industries and potential investment opportunities.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including businesses, government officials, and community leaders.

Skills

Business development

Project management

Negotiation

Communication skills

Relationship building

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration, economics, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Office

Job description

City of Chesapeake Virginia is seeking a Senior Business Development Manager to drive economic growth and investments within the community. The role emphasizes strong leadership in business development, project oversight, and collaboration with engineers and government partners.

Responsibilities include attracting and retaining businesses, managing complex projects from start to finish, and guiding strategic plans that align with economic development goals.