Senior Business Development Manager - Southern Maryland
INDUSTRIAL DEV REPRESENTATIVE
Recruitment #25-005011-0002
| Department | COMM - Office of Business Development |
|---|---|
| Date Opened | 12/5/2025 4:23:00 PM |
| Filing Deadline | 12/19/2025 5:00:00 PM |
| Salary | $80,541.00 - $125,564.00/year |
| Employment Type |
Full-Time
|
| HR Analyst | Kyoo Hwang |
| Work Location |
Charles
|
| Telework Eligible | Yes |
Introduction

GRADE
LOCATION OF POSITION
Main Purpose of Job
POSITION DUTIES
This
position is primarily responsible for retention and expansion needs and
opportunities and assisting or leading business attraction opportunities in
Southern Maryland. The incumbent will actively market and promote the region’s
unique assets, providing economic development assistance to businesses, counties,
and economic development organizations and partners. The Business Development
Manager will provide financial, regulatory and technical assistance to
businesses in cooperation with county partners; provide consultative services
to businesses, and site location assistance to new and expanding businesses.
Other duties include assisting in the development of regional strategic
economic development plans; and working closely with and maintaining
relationships with high level public and private sector officials, including county
economic development officials, local state and federal agencies, businesses
and lending institutions. Regional travel is required, as is, attendance at in-state
conferences.
The candidate will possess excellent interpersonal skills to work with high level public and private sector officials and maintain effective working relationships; excellent written and oral communication skills; experience in business development, business needs assessment and strategic planning; ability to handle multiple, concurrent and high priority projects; proficiency with Google Suite, Microsoft Office Suite, and other relevant software.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in business, real estate, planning, or a related industry field
Experience: At least six (6) years of recent professional experience in industrial, business or economic development; marketing; planning; commercial real estate; or related field
Note:
1. Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
2. Graduate education at an accredited college or university, at the rate of 30 credit hours on a year-for-year basis, may be substituted for the required general experience.
3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service as a commissioned officer involving staff work related to the administration of rules, regulations, policy, procedures and processes, or overseeing or coordinating unit operations or functioning as a staff assistant to a higher-ranking commissioned officer may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Preference will be given to applicants who possess the following preferred qualification(s). Include clear and specific information on your application regarding your qualifications.
- Local economic and business development experience within Southern Maryland.
- Demonstrated sales, business marketing experience.
- Possession of the Certified Economic Developer credential by the International Economic Development Council.
EXAMINATION PROCESS
BENEFITS
As an employee of the State of Maryland, you will have access to outstanding benefits, including: health insurance, dental, and vision plans offered at a low cost.
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FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
Click on a link below to apply for this position:
| Fill out the Supplemental Questionnaire and Application NOW using the Internet. | Apply Online |
| View and print the Supplemental Questionnaire. | This recruitment requires completion of a supplemental questionnaire. You may view and print the supplemental questionnaire here. |
| Apply via Paper Application. | You may also download and complete the Paper Application here. |



