Business Development Manager

Open Date: 09/05/2024

Job Overview

The Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC) is seeking a Business Development Manager to support the organization’s core mission to promote quality jobs and improve regional competitiveness. This position with GPEC’s Business Development team is responsible for supporting the team and helping increase transactions that achieve the goals of the organization.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

  • Collaborating with the Business Development, Marketing and Research teams to understand and translate industry trends into business opportunities for this region
  • Tracking results and maintaining accurate, up-to-date records of sales and prospecting activities in the CRM database (Salesforce)
  • Achieving an understanding of each community’s value proposition and targeting industries to effectively pitch the region
  • Developing customized solutions that meet prospects’ unique needs and aggressive timetables
  • Following up with prospects to ensure timely contact
  • Participating in targeted functions to build a network that can directly or indirectly help generate qualified prospects
  • Supporting prospect activities, as needed
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements, Qualifications and Desired Traits

  • Bachelor’s degree and prior economic development work experience preferred
  • Highly motivated individual who works well independently and with teams in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
  • Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written) with the ability to present to clients and high-level decision-makers
  • Strong analytical and organizational skills as well as a strong attention to detail
  • Professional demeanor always

Application Information

Salary range is dependent on experience & offers a full range of benefits. Qualified candidates should respond by sending a cover letter and resume with salary history via email to jobs@gpec.org. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE

 

About the Greater Phoenix Economic Council

The Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC), globally recognized as a top economic development organization (EDO), works to attract and grow quality businesses and advocate for the competitiveness of Greater Phoenix. A data-driven regional EDO, GPEC works with 22 member communities, Maricopa and Pinal counties, and more than 220 private investors to accomplish its mission and serve as a strategic partner to companies across the world as they expand or relocate to Greater Phoenix. Over the past 35 years, GPEC has fueled the regional economy by helping over 1,000 companies, creating nearly 190,000 jobs and $69.4 billion in capital investment. Greater Phoenix is in a relentless pursuit of innovative and entrepreneurial-focused companies looking to thrive and scale in a vibrant, dynamic region. There is an undeniable spirit about Greater Phoenix; one rooted in strength, collaboration and resilience. Greater Phoenix is Greater Together. For more information about GPEC, follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook or Instagram.

GPEC Values

  • We are an inclusive, diverse family
  • We lead from the front
  • We are change agents
  • We promote intellectual curiosity
  • We remain on the edge
  • We are agile and adapt to change
  • We are tenacious
  • We are committed to selfless service


GPEC is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national, social or ethnic origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.