Remote-Eligible Business Attraction Strategist

Job Description - Business Attraction Advisor )

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Business Attraction Advisor - (  )

About the Department

The Department of Commerce aims to make sure Montana is the best place to work, live and play. We work alongside private industry and local organizations to create jobs, grow businesses, develop affordable housing, and improve community infrastructure.

We uphold excellence, integrity, engagement, and innovation by delivering respectful, creative, and accountable service through collaborative, resilient teams. Rooted in a deep love for Montana, we proudly embody its authenticity, independence, and industry as we serve and partner with Montanans.

Help shape Montana’s economic future. The Montana Department of Commerce is seeking a strategic, relationship driven leader to attract new businesses, investment, and quality jobs to our state. This role is ideal if you thrive on building high level partnerships, driving business development, and promoting Montana’s competitive advantages on a national and international stage.

What You’ll Do

As the Business Attraction Advisor, you will build and maintain relationships with prospective companies, site selection consultants, investors, developers, foreign consuls, and entrepreneurs exploring opportunities in Montana. You will lead the full business attraction pipeline from identifying and generating leads, managing projects, and guiding site selection processes, to coordinating closely with state agencies and local economic development partners.

Key Responsibilities:

Drive Montana’s business attraction strategy by targeting high value industries, executing national outreach, and generating strong investment opportunities.

Build influential partnerships with site selectors, brokers, developers, utilities, and economic development organizations to coordinate impactful outreach.

Represent Montana at regional, national, and international events and deliver effective presentations that highlight the state’s competitive advantages.

Conduct market research, develop competitive analyses, and prepare persuasive proposals to support business recruitment and deal closing efforts.

Provide strategic guidance to business owners and executives on expanding or relocating their operations to Montana.

Lead strategic planning efforts, maintain industry lead databases, assess risks and opportunities, and help shape statewide economic development initiatives.

Design and evaluate business programs, manage vendor partnerships, and support leadership communications, including preparing talking points for public, press, and legislative engagements.

What are we looking for?

To thrive in this role from day one, you should demonstrate the following qualifying skills:

Demonstrated sales acumen with the ability to identify opportunities and drive successful outcomes.

Proven ability to engage, influence, and build rapport with diverse audiences and stakeholders.

Strong understanding of community development, community organizing, and economic development principles and their application to business growth.

Exceptional attention to detail and highly effective organizational skills.

Enthusiastic and energetic about Montana and the business opportunities it offers.

Strong critical thinking abilities, with a talent for analyzing information and making sound judgments.

If you have a combination of the skills outlined above and a desire to serve Montanans, we encourage you to apply.

How to apply:

Apply online by submitting yourresume and cover letter.Please note:
You donotneed to complete the “work experience” or the “education and certifications” portion of the application process in our recruiting system. You only need to upload the requested documentation.

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