Business Development Manager

OhioSE is seeking a Business Development Manager to represent OhioSE and JobsOhio across Ohio’s 25-county region, supporting capital investment and jobs creation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct proactive business development outreach, including digital marketing for large sites featuring abundant energy and available labor force
• Drive lead generation through a contract with Research FDI
• Market abundant natural gas to German manufacturers that use natural gas
• Perform site selector and site developer outreach via Site Selectors Guild, Area Development, IAMC, and regional brokers and developers
• Maintain Smartsheet business development entries and manage BD relationship with the JobsOhio Business Development Team
• Develop leads from outreach and enter or update them in JOSF as appropriate
• Support and participate in site visits for regional attraction projects led by JobsOhio that are not site-specific
• Assist with contract execution
• Complete performance reports, timesheets, and expenses on time and as required
• Perform additional duties assigned by the OhioSE President
• Conduct all interactions with integrity and honesty

Requirements

• Full-time role posted externally and open to existing OhioSE employees
• Minimum 3 years of related experience
• Three to five years of related professional experience preferred
• Bachelor’s degree preferred, in regional planning, business, finance, engineering, economic development, or related degree
• Working knowledge of economic development is useful but not required
• Project management experience preferred but not required
• Strong organization and detail orientation, with ability to thoroughly check for errors and discrepancies
• Ability to communicate clearly in verbal and written form, including strong English writing, grammar, and proofreading
• Self-motivated, fast aptitude, and strong self-starter ability with minimal supervision
• Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office applications required
• SalesForce familiarity is a significant plus
• Excellent time management with ability to handle changing work demands and prioritize multiple tasks
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion
• Travel within Appalachian Ohio with occasional overnight stays required
• Valid driver’s license required

Target Markets

• Inshoring and reshoring opportunities
• Shale energy
• Intel and Honda/LG battery supply chain
• Hardwood manufacturing
• Metal manufacturing
• Food processing
• Auto components
• Polymers
• Plastics
• Logistics
• Back-office operations

Location & Work Mode

• Pre-approved remote location within the OhioSE 25-county region
• Hybrid remote in Zanesville, OH 43701
• Reports to: OhioSE President & CEO

Technologies

• Microsoft Office
• SalesForce
• Smartsheet
• JOSF

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Performance Evaluation

• Evaluated against objective metrics and supervisor feedback per the annual Plan of Services attached to the JobsOhio contract
• Numeric goals divided equally among project managers
• Execution of business development plan elements listed in the Annual Plan of Services
• Performance on the JobsOhio Business Development Scorecard

Status & Compensation

• Status: Exempt / Salaried
• Competitive compensation based on qualifications
• Pay: $71,000 - $80,000 per year
• Work hours: Full-time

How to Apply

• Submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for at least three relevant professional references
• Send materials to Jane Dunnington, Human Resources at [email protected]
• Deadline: until the position is filled