Sr. Manager Economic Development

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The Senior Manager of Economic Development reports to the VP of Economic Development and plays a critical role in advancing Metro Denver EDC's mission of leading and supporting primary job creation opportunities across the nine-county Metro Denver region. The primary objective of this position is to drive business recruitment, retention, and expansion efforts that strengthen the regional economy and enhance Metro Denver's competitiveness as a premier business location.

The Senior Manager will develop and execute strategic business development campaigns, manage and support high-value economic development projects from lead generation through completion, and cultivate key relationships with site selectors, corporate decision-makers, and regional partners. This role requires a results-oriented professional who excels at delivering measurable economic outcomes while collaborating across multiple stakeholders to position Metro Denver as the go-to destination for business investment and growth.

Business Attraction, Retention and Expansion:

• Support the VP of Economic Development in business attraction, retention, and expansion efforts for the following industry clusters:
  Aerospace, Aviation, Beverage Production, Bioscience, Broadcasting & Telecom, Energy, Financial Services, Healthcare & Wellness, and IT-Software,
• Provide cross-functional support for recruitment efforts of the NSF ASCEND Engine
• Oversees an Economic Development Research Specialist to support proactive business recruitment targets, outreach, and setting meetings.
• Support Metro Denver EDC's business development by conducting targeted marketing outreach to prospective companies, site selection consultants, commercial real estate brokers, and other audiences.
• Manages recruitment trips to foreign and domestic markets in order to proactively recruit qualified leads and support project site selection.
• Develop targeted business development campaigns and inform strategic business development activities.
• Develop proposals and respond to requests for information for job creation projects.
• Manage business development projects from lead generation to project announcement and completion.
• Develop relationships with site selectors and consultants through a variety of functions and activities.
• Lead follow-up on business development activities and develop methods to measure outcomes from proactive business activities.
• Position Metro Denver EDC as the go-to resource for business recruitment, retention, and expansion inquiries.

Stakeholder Relations and Partnership Development:

• Cultivate and maintain relationships with municipal, county, and state partners.
• Maintain regular communication and engagement with state, county, and local economic development partners, industry associations, and communities across the region.
• Identify and develop a network of key stakeholder groups statewide whose interests align with investor priorities (e.g., industry-specific trade associations).
• Serve as an expert on state, county, and local incentives, programs, and processes to provide effective and efficient customer service to Metro Denver EDC's clients.
• Work collaboratively with local partners on business development activities.

Strategic Initiatives and Special Projects:

• Support Metro Denver EDC's Site Selection Conference and other signature events.
• Develop strategy and work planning for meetings, process improvement, and other organizational development opportunities.
• Manage operational tasks related to project proposals and other large events or projects.
• Lead and complete research, administrative, and staffing assignments and integrate team on cross-functional projects.
• Provide project and program support for Metro Denver EDC's industry coalitions, as needed.
• Act as project manager for Metro Denver EDCs hosting of the Aerospace Colorado booth at the annual International Space Symposium, including coordinating booth stroage and setup, partner coordination, sponsor coordination, DMCC member participation, and hosting Friends of Colorado reception in partnership with the State of Colorado.
• Support and coordinate Road to the Symposium event in conjunction with the International Space Symposium.

Administrative and Operational…