Economic Development - Business Attraction

Leads and supports strategic economic development initiatives focused on business attraction, expansion, retention, and redevelopment within targeted industry sectors. Develops and maintains partnerships with businesses, developers, brokers, site selectors, regional organizations, and community stakeholders to advance the city’s economic development goals and enhance long-term economic vitality.

Manages and coordinates business development projects from initial prospect engagement, serving as a primary point of contact for prospective and existing businesses. Conducts market and industry research; analyzes economic, demographic, and fiscal data; and develops strategies, presentations, and marketing materials to position the city competitively for investment and job creation opportunities.

Collaborates across city departments and with regional and state partners to facilitate development opportunities, improve processes, support infrastructure and policy initiatives, and advance key economic priorities. Represents the city at industry events, trade missions, conferences, and stakeholder meetings. Works collaboratively through the Economic Development Office of Tourism to support destination development, visitor‑serving industries, and initiatives that strengthen the city’s economic and tourism ecosystem.

The ideal candidate will possess at least five years of Economic Development experience in a business development, project manager, or similar role. In addition, the ideal candidate will have at least one year Economic Development business retention and expansion (BRE) experience, and experience utilizing CRM software. The ideal candidate will have municipal Economic Development experience in one or more of the following industries:
Advanced Business Services/Office, Aerospace/Defense, Higher Education, Life Sciences/Medical, Advanced Manufacturing, Retail/Restaurant/Entertainment, Entrepreneurial and Small Business Development and/or Technology. The preferred candidate will have experience creating and implementing research strategies to support economic development efforts utilizing critical thinking and problem‑solving skills and will possess the ability to establish and maintain relationships with community partners, identify prospects, develop leads, conduct site visits, and facilitate connections.

At the City of Goodyear, you will be a part of an organization that values its employees as its greatest asset. You will become part of a dedicated team of Economic Development professionals that will be challenged to learn and grow in an environment that values employee development and career‑building. You will thrive in a culture of innovation. We believe that successful employees are those that possess six core values:

Integrity – Initiative – Empathy – Optimism – Innovation – Adaptability

Only a limited number of the most highly qualified applicants meeting the City’s requirements will be invited for an interview. The examination process for this position will include a panel interview and may include a written assessment.

All communication regarding application status and interview notifications will be sent via email – please monitor your junk/spam email for communication as messages will come from a system generated source.

This information is intended to be descriptive of the key responsibilities of the position. The following functions do not identify all duties performed by the incumbent. Other duties and responsibilities will be performed as assigned.

• Leads and supports business attraction, expansion, retention, and redevelopment efforts for targeted industries and strategic economic development initiatives.
• Manages economic development projects and business relationships from prospect identification through project completion, serving as a primary liaison for businesses, developers, brokers, site selectors, and other stakeholders.
• Develops and implements business development, marketing, and outreach strategies that promote the city’s competitive advantages, key industry sectors, development opportunities, and economic priorities.
• Conducts and analyzes market, industry,…