Manager Business Attraction

State of Idaho Career Opportunity

Applications will be accepted through 11:59 PM MST on the posting end date. 

As the lead economic development and marketing agency for the State of Idaho, the mission of the Idaho Department of Commerce is to foster a business-friendly environment to aid in quality job creation, support existing companies, strengthen communities, promote innovation, and market Idaho domestically and internationally.

Description

The Business Attraction Manager is responsible and actively participates with a team of specialists to provide consultative services to companies and representatives of companies with an expressed interest in locating and expanding their business to Idaho thus increasing diverse capital investment and enhancing the quality of employment in the state.

The position requires a high degree of business acumen, strong written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to build strong relationships with clients, local economic development professionals, local officials, and state agency partners. The Business Attraction Manager is based out of the Idaho Department of Commerce downtown Boise office.

 Program Management

• Serves on the Commerce Management Team.
• Develops and implements the departments Business Attraction Program, as well as the program goals, polices, procedures, and priorities.
• Identifies decision-making issues and key stakeholders.
• Develops and implements strategies to encourage and obtain stakeholder awareness and support.
• Coordinates programmatic activities with private sector, federal, state, international and local agencies, and community groups.
• Implements marketing programs.
• Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess the success of strategic initiatives.
• Regularly evaluate the impact of projects and adjust strategies as needed.
• Prepares and monitors the program budget.
• Trains, assigns work to, motivates, and evaluates performance of program staff.
• Recommends appropriate performance measurements and issues periodic progress reports

 Examples of Duties

• Offers superior customer service while responding to and managing confidential recruitment and expansion projects.
• Acts as the state’s one point of contact for potential expansion projects to clarify requirements and then disseminate associated Requests for Information (RFIs) to local and regional economic development organizations (EDOs).
• Coordinates a statewide response; works further in partnership with local communities to coordinate site selection information and site visits, develops and estimates incentive offers, prepares proposals, completes cost comparisons, coordinates with other state agencies, and does research on relevant data points.
• Develops and implements strategies to encourage and obtain stakeholder awareness and support.
• Customer facing subject matter expert on all state incentives including the Tax Reimbursement Incentive (TRI).
• Coordinates essential research and outreach for multiple clients utilizing Commerce information platforms including but not limited to Gem State Prospector, IMLAN, D&B, Chmura, IBIS and Lightcast.
• Participates in domestic and/or international industry trade shows representing Idaho.
• Attends conferences, events, and meetings to network with industry professionals and stay informed about trends and best practices in economic development

Minimum Qualifications

Some knowledge of

• Contracts/grants

Good knowledge of

• Business management and organizational practices

Experience

• Planning, negotiating, and implementing projects and resolving conflicts.
• Creating, organizing, and conducting public meetings, seminars and promotional events.
• Planning and developing marketing and public relations strategies and programs

MQ Specialties 

• Experience supervising staff or contract employees

Candidates must meet the qualifications of at least one of the following categories (1 or 2)

1. Business Support

Good knowledge of: local, state and federal incentives and economic development tools; Idaho tax policy; state statutes and how they apply to business
Experience: planning, coordinating and implementing business meetings and site visits; using database management systems and tools; compiling and analyzing information and writing reports; presenting information both verbally and in writing; interpreting and applying laws and regulations

2. Economic Development

Good knowledge of public and private sector financing methods and practices
Experience planning and developing economic development, business development and financing projects

 Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong leadership qualities to guide and motivate team members.
• Ability to inspire and drive collaboration among team members and external partners.
• Good knowledge of working in a professional capacity with federal, state or local economic development/assistance programs, evaluating and recommending appropriate business site locations and expansions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively convey ideas, policies, and plans to diverse stakeholders.
• Good knowledge of promotion and marketing concepts.
• Understanding of Idaho’s industry and business environment.
• Experience meeting with C-Suite executives

Benefits:

The State of Idaho offers a robust total compensation and benefits package, including but not limited to: 

• One of the top 5 retirement systems in the Nation (PERSI) that offers a defined lifetime benefit at retirement 
• 2 voluntary supplemental retirement plans including both pre-tax and Roth options 
• Medical, vision, and dental insurance benefits that become effective first of the month following your hire date. All contributions can be pre-tax 
• 11 paid holidays 
• Paid sick and vacation that begins accruing on your first day of employment; can be used immediately after accruing (no waiting time)
• Paid parental leave
• Life insurance for self, spouse, and children
• Additional perks and discounts available through medical provider 
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligibility 
• Employee assistance program 

EEO/ADA/Veteran:

The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711), or email [email protected].

Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.