Business Investment and Attraction Manager

Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC)
Location: Remote (Wisconsin-based)
Employment Type: Full-time, Exempt
Reports To: Business Investment & Attraction Senior Director

The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) works with businesses, communities, and partners statewide to foster innovation, support job creation, and strengthen Wisconsin’s competitive position. Driven by a mission to make Wisconsin the best place to live, work, and build a business, WEDC is a purpose-driven organization that values integrity, collaboration, and forward-thinking solutions, and invests in its people so they can help invest in Wisconsin’s future.

WEDC is a Wisconsin-based organization with a remote-work-first environment. Remote work is expected to be performed in the state of Wisconsin.

The Business Investment & Attraction Manager supports Wisconsin’s business attraction and investment efforts through project coordination, research, partner engagement, and data management. This role works closely with the Business Investment & Attraction team to support recruitment activities, respond to business inquiries, and help position Wisconsin as a competitive location for business growth and investment. In this role, you will:

• Support business attraction projects and assist with responses to prospect and site selector inquiries
• Conduct research related to companies, industries, workforce trends, sites, and economic development opportunities
• Coordinate and prepare materials for Requests for Information (RFIs), presentations, reports, and stakeholder communications
• Maintain accurate project data and activity tracking within CRM systems and related databases
• Support site visits, prospect meetings, events, and partner engagement activities
• Collaborate with local, regional, and statewide economic development partners to advance attraction efforts
• Assist with maintaining and promoting site development resources, including the Locate In Wisconsin tool and Certified Sites program

• Bachelor’s degree in economic development, urban or regional planning, geography, business administration, data analytics, or a related field preferred
• One to three years of experience in economic development, planning, research, data analysis, real estate, or a related field preferred
• Experience working with data collection, research, and Excel-based analysis tools
• Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the ability to organize complex information into user-friendly formats
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present technical information clearly and concisely
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders
• Familiarity with CRM systems, industrial site development, or site selection processes preferred
• Regular statewide travel and occasional national travel (20%-30%)

WEDC is committed to supporting the well-being and growth of our team. We offer a remote-first work environment that promotes work-life balance, supported by generous paid time off (PTO) and a culture that values flexibility. Professional development is a priority at WEDC, and we invest in our employees through dedicated training resources, internal learning opportunities, tuition reimbursement, and support for professional certifications.

In addition to these development-focused offerings, employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System; a hybrid work allowance; and health, dental, vision, and life insurance.