Business Development Division Director

Position Title:

Business Development Division Director

Job Description:

We are looking for a Business Development Division Director to support our Economic Development Department.

About the Position:

This position focuses on promoting business development and attracting, retaining, and supporting a diverse range of businesses, including small, medium, and large enterprises, private corporations, and international trade opportunities. This position will also focus on program processes for the Economic Development Loan Fund (EDLF), Construction Mitigation Grants and additional programs and processes that may need to be developed for the Department of Economic Development.

You’ll work with local business leaders, elected officials, and organizations such as the Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity (GOEO) and the Economic Development Corporation of Utah (EDCU), the Utah Alliance of Economic Development, and diverse and ethnic chambers, to develop and support initiatives that strengthen our economy and enhance business opportunities for all.

This is an appointed, at-will position without tenure and exempt from the career service system.

Position Salary Range:

E35 - $92,185/yr. - $125,894/yr.

The established market rate for this position is $125,894/yr.

This position is eligible for full city benefits, including: 

• Health Insurance (95% of premium paid by city) 

• Dental, Vision and Life Insurance 

• Paid vacation and personal leave 

• Six to twelve weeks of paid parental leave from day 1 of employment 

• Retirement contributions toward a pension plan and/or 401(k) 

• A robust Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) 

• Up to $4,000 tuition reimbursement annually 

• Discounted supplemental benefits like pet insurance and legal services 

Learn more about our benefits here: https://www.slc.gov/hr/benefits-and-wellness/.

IMPORTANT: Early application submittal is encouraged. This position will close on Monday, April 21, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. (MST).

Key Responsibilities:

• Working with the Director of Economic Development or designee, to executes the City’s business development efforts, including: Establishes and aligns program goals, services and objectives with the City’s mission and vision for business & economic development. Under the direction of the Director of Economic Development or designee modifies and adapts plans, goals and objectives, as necessary, in response to changing business and economic conditions.

• Recommends policies, projects, strategies and programs which guide businesses towards the City’s priorities for sustainability and racial and regional equity.

• Analyzes existing economic situations relative to business attraction and expansion; reviews modern techniques and equitable economic opportunities for business attraction and retention, negotiates and resolves sensitive and controversial issues; monitors program performance and regularly reports the status to the department director or designee.

• Facilitates the strategic efforts necessary to resolve complex and high-level business development concerns relating to internal and external stakeholders. Make recommendations of strategies to resolve complex and high-level business development issues to the Director of Economic Development or designee.

• Establishes positive working relationships and coalitions with appropriate private sector, non-profit and public organizations, including: federal, state, and local agencies; the Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED); the Economic Development Corporation of Utah (EDCU) Ethnic and Diverse Chambers of Commerce and non-profits that work with diverse communities in the area of economic opportunities.  Builds and develops opportunities to bring companies into Salt Lake City that are complementary to the local economy and local culture of our city.

• Builds and supports a strong business and economic development team with diverse backgrounds and expertise in various aspects of economy including small businesses, private sector corporations, international trade, and cultural economies.

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