Business Development Director

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR

The Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity is seeking a skilled Business Developer to assist our Business Expansion team. The ideal candidate will possess a keen interest in applying economic tools of the office, to select companies or areas in Southern Utah. This role will focus on fostering and developing relationships with local, national and international business looking to expand or relocate to Utah. A qualified candidate will be able to source or receive referrals about companies interested in expansion and present to them: key labor data, housing data, unemployment data, and other variables pertinent to Utah’s economy and in some select cases, determine eligibility to walk them through the incentive process for business expansion. Experience with Salesforce is a plus. Join us in making a meaningful impact on Utah’s economic landscape through targeted job creation strategies and initiatives.

Principal Duties
Work in a team environment to foster growth with local, national and international companies that do business in or support Utah’s targeted industries of:
Advanced manufacturing
Aerospace and defense
Financial services
Life sciences and healthcare
Software and information technology
Collect and curate industry knowledge and establish relationships with companies and communities within an assigned area of expertise
Present labor data, housing data, unemployment data, and other relevant economic indicators to business interested in expansion and be a champion of as Utah as a strategic place to do business
Respond to and gather support of communities and locations when the State or partners receive or initiate a Request for Information on opportunities for business expansion
Facilitate and act as a guide when a company desires and is approved to participate in the Economic Development Tax Increment Financing or Rural Economic Development Tax Increment Financing program
Present and recommend companies for incentives to the Board of Economic Opportunity
Foster and develop relationships with municipalities to support how they see economic development in their area and support with resources that are made available to the office through incentives and grants
Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to understand needs and constraints that shape Utah’s ability to perform in the marketplace
Provide written and verbal presentations of information through email, websites and in-person or online meetings
Skillful in tracking, maintaining and following up on multiple projects to completion
Ideal Candidate
Resident of Southern Utah (Preferably in Beaver, Iron, or Washington County)
Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Accounting, Business, Sales or related field and at least two years of experience in a relevant field. Master’s degree preferred or the equivalent in relevant work experience.
Proven experience presenting information and processes to company leadership
Familiarity with Salesforce is highly desirable
Strong understanding of economic concepts and principles
Excellent problem-solving abilities with a strategic and analytical mindset
Exceptional communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas to diverse audiences
Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills, able to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively
Experience working in government or public sector environments is a plus
The Agency
The Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity (GOEO) champions Gov. Cox’s commitment to providing economic opportunity for all Utahns. The office supports Utah entrepreneurs and businesses. We work to retain and recruit companies and bring more high-paying jobs to Utah. In addition, we work with industries, Utah regions, communities, and nonprofits to implement strategic economic development plans and reinforce Utah’s already diverse, prosperous economy. We utilize federal and state resources and private sector contracts to cultivate economic prosperity for all Utahns.