The City of Norfolk's Department of Economic Development is seeking a Business Development Manager to join the Business Retention & Expansion (BRE) team. This position supports the Lead Business Development Manager in advancing BRE initiatives and helps protect and grow Norfolk’s employment and business tax base by addressing the needs of the city’s existing business community, with a particular focus on traded-sector companies. Key responsibilities include cultivating and assisting in maintaining relationships with existing businesses, identifying growth needs and challenges, assessing the local business climate, solving problems, and promoting new capital investment and job creation that benefit Norfolk residents.
Departmental Hiring Salary Range: $70,486.56-$77,535.22
Work requires broad knowledge in a general professional or technical field. Knowledge is normally acquired through four years of college resulting in a Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
Three years' experience in a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Additional Preferred Education/Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in a related field such as business administration, public administration, urban planning or related degree or equivalent in number of years of related professional or military experience.
Experience in economic development or related fields
Completion of economic development courses (academic or professional), certificates, or training related to the economic development field, such as: (completion of IEDC, BREI, or NDC training courses and/or holding related credentials, such as: CEcD, BREC, BREP, EDFP, CWDP, etc.).
