Site Strategy Lead: Economic Development & Real Estate

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

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.