Business Attraction Program Manager

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Position Title: Business Attraction Program Manager

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Come join the City of Peoria's award-winning Economic Development team. We are looking for someone who will play a pivotal role in shaping our future by attracting businesses, creating quality jobs and recruiting important amenities. This team member will impact the quality of life for residents and serve a vibrant community. We are at the forefront of innovative economic development strategies, and you will be involved in groundbreaking, transformative projects. Our team prides itself on a collaborative and inclusive work culture with a team spirit that not only enhances productivity, but also makes for fulfilling work experience.

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The ideal candidate for this position will have:

• Demonstrates ability in business attraction, retention and expansion of business prospects
• Demonstrates experience in sales and marketing
• Strong problem-solving skills and innovative ideas to spur economic development growth
• Experience preparing detailed analysis and technical information
• Strong pitching skills (part of the outreach includes cold calls)
• Demonstrates ability to develop strategic partnerships and work with internal departments, regional partners and the business community.

Why Peoria?

Recently voted the #1 place, to live, work and play, Peoria is a community you can be proud to work for.

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About Peoria

The City of Peoria, AZ is a thriving city in the Northwest Valley that provides excellent municipal services to our community. Recently named by AZ Big Media as the Best Place to Live, Work, and Play, we are committed to maintaining the level of service to our residents to sustain and enhance the lives and culture of Peoria.

If you are passionate about providing excellent service through anticipating our community's needs, creating partnerships, promoting sustainability, and embracing diversity, then #PeoriaisthePlace for you!

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Application Process:

Applications will be accepted for current vacancies until the posted closing date, or until a sufficient number of applications have been received. Applicants will be notified of any next steps by email and/or phone.

DURING THE SELECTION PROCESS, ANY APPLICANT REQUIRING ACCOMMODATION FOR A DISABILITY SHOULD ADVISE THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT AT EMPLOYMENT@PEORIAAZ.GOV OR 623-773-7100.

AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AGENCY

Minimum Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, economic development, real estate development, business administration, project management, or related field is required.
  
  
  
  • Equivalency: Equivalent years of experience are equal to one (1) year of education required.
  
  
  
  
• Experience: A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in economic development, marketing, project management, and managing medium to high profile projects of medium to high complexity.

Preferred / Desirable Qualifications:

• Demonstrated ability in Business Attraction, Retention, Expansion, and Retention of Business Prospects.
• Demonstrated experience, and positive relationship cultivation with commercial real estate professionals and site selection professionals.
• Combination of municipal/government and private sector experience.
• Knowledge of planning and development services.
• Proven ability in organizational promotion and recruitment of qualified prospects.
• Strong interpersonal skills including social media expertise.
• Proven project management skills: specifically, implementation of project management activities from lead to locate.
• Politically astute.
• Marketing strategy and development experience, including analyzing research and marketing needs for economic development projects.
• Knowledge and experience of social media platforms and content writing.
• Experience including, but not limited to the following programs: Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop), Arc-GIS, CRM or equivalent software programs.