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Business Development Manager

Posting Begin Date: 2025/09/25

Posting End Date: 2025/10/06

Category: Economic Development

Sub Category: Professional

Work Type: Full Time

Minimum Salary: 35.00

Maximum Salary: 38.00

Pay Rate Type: Hourly

Description

State of Idaho Opportunity

Applications will be accepted through 4:59 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 Development Manager is responsible and actively participates with a team of specialists who work closely with Idaho industries and companies to identify opportunities and overcome barriers to growth, providing personalized service and customized solutions. The team develops strong, long-term relationships with Idaho’s industries, businesses, and communities to further develop meaningful business, trade, and economic opportunities, ensuring Idaho’s existing companies are aware of the tools Idaho Commerce and other stakeholders have available to encourage job creation and capital investment in our state.

The Business Development Manager will coordinate Idaho’s International and domestic trade programs, forging strong relationships with Idaho’s industries, businesses, officials, and other government & economic organizations to further develop strong ties within the diverse industry and business sectors throughout Idaho. The Business Development Manager is based out of the Idaho Department of Commerce downtown Boise office.

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.

Program Management

+ Serves on the Commerce Management Team

+ Develops and implements the departments Business Development 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

Example of Duties

+ Builds relationships with existing Idaho companies and provides assistance through Commerce and other state agency resources

+ Executes high level management visits/tours of existing Idaho companies

+ Gathers data from industry, subscriptions, and open sources to help businesses and stakeholders make decisions on expansion, trade, and retention opportunities

+ Assists businesses with their expansion plans by connecting them to market, trade development, financing, and workforce planning resources

+ Establishes a network of private and public contacts to market Idaho for business opportunities

+ Acts as a relationship manager between industries and communities to promote business expansion, trade, and retention

+ Plans and participates at domestic and international trade shows to market Idaho for trade development, business expansion, retention, and relocation

+ Consults with Idaho's businesses on foreign trade opportunities, global business economic conditions, international marketing practices, financings tools, import-export regulation documentation, and tariffs

+ Attends meetings of foreign and domestic trade associations to discuss and promote Idaho and its products

+ Attends conferences, events, and meetings to network with industry professionals and stay informed about trends and best practices in economic development

+ Leads the operation of Idaho's overseas trade office

Minimum Qualifications

+ Experience supervising staff or contract employees

+ 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

+ Some knowledge of contracts/grants

MQ Specialties– candidates must meet the qualifications of at least one of the following categories (1 or 2)

1. Economic Development Experience planning and developing economic development, business development and financing projects

Good knowledge of public and private sector financing methods and practices

2. International Business

Some knowledge of foreign cultures

Good knowledge of international trade and markets; international diplomacy and protocol; documentation and transportation involved in international trade

Experience: working in and with international markets; working with government programs related to international business

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 (https://www.persi.idaho.gov/) ) 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 (https://ogi.idaho.gov/) 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 (https://dhr.idaho.gov/information-for-state-employees/)

+ Life insurance for self, spouse, and children

+ Additional perks and discounts (https://www.regence.com/producer/tools-for-members/advantages-discounts) available through medical provider

+ Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligibility (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service)

+ Employee assistance program (https://ogi.idaho.gov/counseling/)

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.