Site Strategies Manager – Team NEO

Ohio Economic Development Association; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Team NEO is seeking a Site Strategies Manager in Cleveland to coordinate with JobsOhio, communities, property owners, utilities and regional partners to advance long-term site readiness initiatives and respond to active site selection projects.

The role blends data-driven analysis with project coordination and relationship management, offering in-region travel and opportunity to shape Northeast Ohio's industrial real estate competitiveness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field required.
• 3+ years of work experience; master’s may replace 2 years.
• Strong interpersonal skills across sectors.
• Highly organized with multi-project management.
• Clear communicator with writing and presentation skills.
• Analytical thinker with real estate/economic development preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; Salesforce/GIS a plus.

Responsibilities

• Partner with communities, developers and utilities to build pipeline of sites.
• Provide technical assistance on zoning, due diligence and feasibility.
• Conduct and interpret data analysis to inform investment decisions.
• Support responsive site selection with timely, compelling responses.
• Manage information in Salesforce, GIS, Excel to track sites and insights.
• Represent Team NEO in client meetings and site visits.
• Contribute to marketing and messaging highlighting regional strengths.
• Support partner engagement and client service.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organized

Written and verbal communication

Analytical thinking

Project coordination

Data analysis

Microsoft Office Suite

Salesforce

GIS

Education

Bachelor’s degree in economic development, planning, political science, economics, data analytics, real estate, business or a related discipline

Tools

Salesforce

GIS

Job description

October 22, 2026 | Jobs

Site Strategies Manager

Employer: Team NEO

Location: Cleveland (in-region travel)

Classification: Full-time, exempt

Reports to: Managing Director, Project Management & Site Strategies

Salary: Starting at $60,000

Posted: Oct. 22, 2026

About The Role

Shape the future of Northeast Ohio — one site at a time. Team NEO’s Site Strategies team plays a pivotal role in making Northeast Ohio more competitive for business investment by strengthening the region’s industrial real estate pipeline. The Site Strategies Manager will coordinate with JobsOhio, communities, property owners, utilities, and regional partners to advance long-term site readiness initiatives and respond to active site selection projects.

This position is ideal for someone who thrives at the intersection of data-driven analysis, project coordination, and relationship management.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with communities, developers and utilities to advance proactive site readiness efforts that build a stronger pipeline of competitive industrial sites.
• Provide technical assistance to public and private partners on zoning, due diligence and development feasibility.
• Conduct and interpret data analysis to inform investment decisions and prioritize site development opportunities.
• Support Team NEO’s role in the reactive site selection process, ensuring timely, strategic and compelling responses to business and consultant inquiries.
• Manage information in Salesforce, GIS, Excel and other systems to track sites, monitor progress and generate insights.
• Represent Team NEO in client-facing meetings, site visits and working groups.
• Contribute to marketing efforts, presentations and messaging that highlight Northeast Ohio’s real estate strengths.
• Support Team NEO’s mission by ensuring strong partner engagement and excellent client service.

Skills And Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in economic development, planning, political science, economics, data analytics, real estate, business or a related discipline required.
• Three or more years of work experience. A master’s degree may replace two years of experience.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships across public, private and nonprofit partners.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented and able to manage multiple projects under deadlines.
• Clear communicator with strong writing and presentation skills.
• Analytical thinker; experience in real estate, site development or economic development preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel expertise strongly preferred). Experience with Salesforce, GIS or other CRM/data platforms a plus.
• Self-starter who is proactive, goal-oriented and motivated by delivering results.

Compensation And Benefits

• Starting salary of $60,000 or more annually
• Competitive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer contributions
• Paid time off, holidays and professional development opportunities

Schedule and Travel

• Available during standard business hours, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Occasional off-hours work for events and meetings, including some early mornings and evenings.
• Some travel and driving required, all expected to be in-region.
• No supervisory responsibility.

Team NEO is firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, age, religion, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, disability, military status, sexual orientation or genetic information throughout the employment process, from selection through termination.