Director, NYS Office of Trade and Tourism

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Date Posted 09/08/26

Applications Due12/08/26

Vacancy ID223323

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AgencyEmpire State Development, NYS

TitleDirector, NYS Office of Trade and Tourism

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitNone listed

Salary RangeFrom $110000 to $120000 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County To Be Determined

Street Address 260 Calle San Francisco

City San Juan, Puerto Rico

StatePR

Zip Code00901

Duties Description *Applicants MUST submit a cover letter with resume to be considered.

• This position will require in-office presence. Hybrid work schedules may be possible based on specific job duties and consistent with ESD policy.
• Minorities, women, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Please contact Human Resources if you require an accommodation.

BASIC FUNCTION:

The Director will be charged with directing and managing ESDs Regional Office in Puerto Rico. Director will be responsible for sourcing, originating and developing a robust pipeline of investment attraction and foreign direct investment opportunities. The role will also offer trade assistance services; provide country-specific intelligence; manage trade events; and prepare reports.

WORK PERFORMED:

• Direct operations of ESD Regional Office on a day-to-day basis.
• Identify distribution channels for New York State industries in Puerto Rico.
• Assist New York State exporters traveling to Puerto Rico in identifying distribution channels and facilitate their connections with local entities (e.g. - offer language assistance, education on foreign business protocols, and assistance with local regulations.)
• Develop and employ strategies to sustain and expand New Yorks current markets in Puerto Rico, while identifying and prioritizing the best prospects in untapped Puerto Rican markets and industry sectors.
• Provide foreign market intelligence, including product market viability, market penetration strategy, market development strategy, product adaptation, modification and compliance.
• Build and maintain relationships with governmental and quasi-governmental entities, real estate and business groups, civic and community organizations, cultural and professional organizations, and advocacy groups.
• Provide on-site planning, budgeting and implementing of trade shows specific to Puerto Rico with overall project management by ESD.
• Attend trade shows and participate in trade and investment missions, providing service to NYS firms or NYS economic developers.
• Maintain database of superior industry-specific trade events.
• Prepare reports tracking key industry statistics and market trends in Puerto Rico (e.g. - best industries, best products, trade shows, trade leads, associations, etc.)
• Represent ESD on issues relevant to the State economy and business climate
• Other duties to be discussed.

Minimum Qualifications Education Level Required: Bachelor's degree in business administration, Finance, Marketing &/or Economics.

Relevant Experience Required: 10 years experience in urban or regional development and/or in economic development policy formulation.

Knowledge Required: Fluency in Spanish, broad knowledge of business, economic development and public development programs and management.

Additional Comments Salary range as specified.

Comprehensive Benefits Package.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name Jane Martinez - HR Recruiter

Telephone N/A

Fax N/A

Email Address resumes@esd.ny.gov

Address

Street 5 Grand Central East

(formally 655 Third Avenue, New York, NY 10017)

City New York

State NY

Zip Code 10017

Notes on ApplyingExternal Candidates: Please attach cover letter and resume. To apply copy & paste URL in browser: https://bit.ly/3APr8cp

Internal Candidates: Please apply through ADP using the Myself/Talent menu and submit your cover letter and resume for consideration

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