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Business Development Manager

The City of Eugene's Community Development Division is actively seeking candidates to fill the role of Business Development Manager to perform a variety of economic development duties. This position will lead efforts to establish and grow economic developmentinitiatives. The Business Development Manager will play a key role in establishing and building relationships with Eugene's regional partners and the business community. The successful individual will work to expand firms within targeted economic sectors and support the creation of living-wage jobs.

We are seeking a collaborative individual to join the City of Eugene's Economic Prosperity Team. The successful candidate will develop, recommend, and implement the goals, strategies, policies and programmatic framework for business-focused economic development activities in Eugene. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience in the application of professional knowledge and skills to affect research, analysis, planning and implementation of economic development programs. The position requires a high degree of professionalism, problem-solving skills, and the frequent use of independent judgment. The ability to work in a team and across city departments is mandatory. The successful candidate must be comfortable working on high-profile projects that are subject to public scrutiny.

The Business Development Manager will join the highly motivated Economic Prosperity Team committed to creating a vibrant community with economic opportunity for individuals at all skill levels and from all backgrounds. The team values excellence and empowers innovation. The work is hard, but the rewards are many, including being involved in tangible improvements that will contribute to the economic vitality and livability of Eugene.

In Community Development we recognize the racial injustices that impact those we serve. Our division has started a Racial Equity Literacy program for ourselves, committing time throughout each month to promote awareness and ease of dialogue about how we can improve or better include the lives of Black, Indigenous, and Communities of Color in Eugene, and transform the way we do business by seeing it through a racial equity lens.

Application Deadline: Sunday, August 2, 2026, at 5 p.m. P.T. Accepting Online Applications only through the City of Eugene Website.

Classification: Manager 1

Salary: $46.04 - $62.15 hourly / $95,763.20 - $129,272.00 annually

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 the flexibility per business need

Benefits: The City of Eugene offers robust and competitive benefits. For more information, select the Benefits Tab, or view benefits summaries as well as see information about all employee benefits.

Bilingual Pay Benefit: This position qualifies for up to an additional 5% of base salary for bilingual pay. Please see "Supplemental Information" at the end of the posting for more information.

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Examples of Duties Performed

Strategic Planning and Coordination

• Manages and coordinates the planning and implementation of the Business Development programs including business attraction, retention, job creation, business assistance, marketing, and related functions.
• Develops an Economic Development Strategy for the City that aligns with and complements strategic planning efforts with regional partners.

• Serves as a liaison for economic development activities with regional agencies and organizations, including regional economic development partners, workforce training, industry trade organizations, and City of Eugene workgroups. Coordinates with the partners to promote economic prosperity on a countywide basis; identifies and fosters partnering opportunities for various economic development programs and proposals.
• Identifies funding strategies for long-term economic development initiatives, in collaboration with other City departments.
• Attends the various City Council and commission meetings and act as a staff resource to various sub-committees and City staff.
• Researches and utilizes racial equity principles and practices in managing economic and business development programs to evaluate and implement efforts to eliminate systemic racism, including how the City can build relationships with and support groups that have historically been marginalized or unable to access our business development programs.

Business Recruitment and Marketing

• Communicates and coordinates with economic development and real estate professionals interested in establishing businesses in Eugene.
• Creates and assembles marketing materials for business retention, expansion, and recruitment.
• Coordinates the development and implementation of public information for the City's economic development programs and resources. Updates relevant webpages and social media tools.
• Prepares press releases and responds to questions from the media about City's economic development programs and efforts in coordination with the department's Public Information Officer.

Administration and Research

• Directs and oversees the planning, prioritizing, assigning, supervising, training, and review of the Business Development Team.
• Keeps abreast of legislative developments which may impact economic development programs, policies and/or procedures and implements approved follow-up action.
• Update existing regional economic development data and develop efficient methods of maintaining current data on employment, wages, and real estate trends.
• Researches, analyzes, interprets, and prepares studies and reports on a variety of economic and demographic topics.
• Conducts independent research on City policies, regulations, and processes and their impact on commercial activity; identifies potential improvements and recommends changes.
• Negotiates, prepares, and administers contracts and agreements.
• Reviews analysis, documents and reports prepared by consultants and staff to assure accuracy, completeness and appropriateness.
• Researches, prepares, and/or oversees preparation of complex grant and funding applications and proposals, and administers grants.
• Prepares staff and other reports for the City Council and other committees and advisory boards; makes presentations as required.
• Provides ongoing project management and reporting.
• Performs related and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they are able to perform every task in the job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes with relevant transferrable skills from a variety of sources and experiences. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skillset for the role.

When screening your application, the City will consider an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience which provides the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to meet minimum qualifications for this position.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience

Five years of professional experience in project management or program administration, including four (4) years of professional experience in Economic Development, preferably in the public sector.

At least two years of full supervisory experience.

Education

Bachelor's degree from a four-year accredited college or university in Economics, Business Administration, Public Policy, Planning or closely related field.

Background

Must pass a background check.

License

Valid Oregon driver's license (or the ability to obtain by date of hire); must pass driving records check and, if hired, maintain a driving record that meets the City's standard. Oregon law requires that an out-of-state license holder must obtain a valid Oregon license (with appropriate endorsements) within 30 days of becoming domiciled in the state (ORS 803.355).

The Ideal Candidate Will Have the Following Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• The principles and practices of economic/business development strategies, program administration, and resources, including methods for business attraction and retention.
• Relevant federal and state laws, regulations, and procedures concerning economic development.
• Methods and sources used in analyzing local economic trends and industry trends.
• Marketing, public information, and promotional techniques used in economic development.
• The functions and relationships between private and public sector groups in the economic community.
• Contract negotiation methods and techniques, contract development and contract administration.
• Diversity, equity, and inclusion policies, goals, and related objectives.

Skills and Abilities in:

• Is flexible and able to respond to shifting priorities and competing demands.
• Can work effectively in time-sensitive situations to meet deadlines; coordinate multiple projects