President of Economic Development Services

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Full Time Management Fairlawn, OH, US

5 days ago Requisition

The President of Economic Development Services provides executive leadership, strategic direction, and market-facing oversight for inSITE Advisory Group’s economic development service line. This role is responsible for leading client engagement, expanding business opportunities, guiding complex public- and private-sector development initiatives, and ensuring exceptional service delivery across planning, incentive strategy, funding procurement, redevelopment, site selection, and community growth projects. The President serves as a senior advisor to municipalities, corporations, developers, and institutional partners while advancing the firm’s vision, reputation, and long-term growth.

• Provides vision, leadership, and strategic direction for inSITE Advisory Group’s economic development services, aligning team priorities, client outcomes, and market opportunities with the company’s overall strategy.
• Leads business development efforts by cultivating relationships with municipal leaders, corporate executives, developers, brokers, site selectors, and strategic partners to expand the firm’s client base and project pipeline.
• Serves as a senior advisor on complex economic development initiatives, including site selection, incentive strategy, public-private partnerships, downtown revitalization, redevelopment, infrastructure planning, and funding procurement.
• Directs and oversees client engagements to ensure high-quality execution, strategic alignment, measurable results, and strong client satisfaction across both public- and private-sector projects.
• Guides the development of tailored strategies for business attraction, retention, expansion, redevelopment, and community growth, informed by market data, financial analysis, and stakeholder input.
• Represents the firm in high-level meetings, presentations, negotiations, and public forums, effectively communicating project value, funding strategies, policy considerations, and implementation pathways.
• Builds and mentors a high-performing team by setting expectations, developing talent, encouraging collaboration, and fostering accountability, professionalism, and continuous improvement.
• Identifies emerging trends, policy developments, and funding opportunities that may impact clients and the firm, translating insights into practical strategies and new service opportunities.

• Other duties as assigned.
• Conducts actions in a professional and unbiased manner.
• Complies with all company policies and best practice standards.
• Continuously develops proficiency and understanding in the role.
• Maintains a professional appearance and workspace.
• Utilizes relevant Company Technology to support all assigned responsibilities.

• Comprehensive knowledge of economic development strategy, incentive programs, site selection, redevelopment, public-private partnerships, and local, state, and federal funding mechanisms.
• Demonstrated executive leadership ability, including strategic planning, team development, operational oversight, and successful management of complex client portfolios and initiatives.
• Strong business development, relationship management, and negotiation skills, with the ability to generate opportunities and build trust across public and private sectors.
• Ability to evaluate market conditions, financial structures, incentive packages, and development opportunities and translate analysis into actionable recommendations.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, including the ability to influence decision-makers, represent the firm publicly, and convey complex concepts clearly and persuasively.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with the judgment necessary to lead high-impact projects and advise clients on sensitive or complex matters.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with executives, elected officials,…