Business Development Manager

The City of Eugene’s Community Development Division is actively seeking a Business Development Manager to lead efforts to establish and grow economic development initiatives. This role will create and strengthen relationships with regional partners and the business community, expand firms within targeted economic sectors, and support the creation of living‑wage jobs.

The successful candidate will develop, recommend, and implement the goals, strategies, policies, and programmatic framework for business‑focused economic development activities in Eugene. A high degree of professionalism, problem‑solving skills, and independent judgment are required, as is the ability to work in a team and across city departments.

We recognize racial injustices that impact those we serve and have instituted a Racial Equity Literacy program to promote awareness and inclusive dialogue among partners.

Final date to receive applications:
Sunday, August 2, 2026, at 5 p.m. PT. Applications are accepted online through the City of Eugene website.

• Classification: Class Specifications – Manager 1
• Salary: $46.04 – $62.15 hourly / $95,763.20 – $ annually, with starting pay determined by education and experience
• Department, Division: Community Development, Planning and Development Department
• Position Information: Non‑Represented, Exempt
• Work Location: Atrium, 99 West 10th Avenue, Eugene, OR
• Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. with flexibility per business need
• Benefits: City offers robust competitive benefits. Additional information is available on the City benefits website.
• Bilingual Pay Benefit: Up to an additional 5% of base salary for bilingual employees, subject to qualifications.
• Non‑Represented Retirement Program: City contributions of 6% of salary plus employer contribution to the Oregon PERS and a 3% deferred compensation contribution if the employee contributes at least 1%.

• Manages and coordinates Business Development programs including business attraction, retention, job creation, business assistance, marketing, and related functions.
• Develops an Economic Development Strategy aligned with city planning efforts and regional partners.
• Serves as liaison for economic development activities with regional agencies, workforce training organizations, industry trade groups, and city work groups.
• Co‑ordinates partnering opportunities and identifies funding strategies for long‑term initiatives.
• Attends city council and commission meetings and acts as a staff resource for sub‑committees.
• Applies racial equity principles to programs, evaluating and implementing actions that eliminate systemic racism.
• Communicates and coordinates with economic development and real estate professionals regarding new business placement.
• Creates marketing materials for business retention, expansion, and recruitment; manages public information and updates relevant webpages and social media.
• Prepares press releases and responds to media inquiries in coordination with the Public Information Officer.
• Directs and oversees planning, prioritization, supervision, training, and review of the Business Development Team.
• Keeps abreast of legislative developments that may impact programs and implements approved follow‑up actions.
• Updates regional economic development data and develops efficient methods for maintaining current information on employment, wages, and real estate trends.
• Researches, analyzes, interprets, and prepares studies and reports on economic and demographic topics.
• Conducts independent research on city policies and processes, identifies improvements, and recommends changes.
• Negotiates, prepares, and administers contracts and agreements.
• Reviews consultant and staff reports, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and appropriateness.
• Researches, prepares, or oversees preparation of grant and funding applications and administers grants.
• Prepares reports for city council and other committees, and makes presentations as required.
• Provides ongoing project management and reporting; performs related duties as assigned.

• Five years of professional experience in project management or program…