Who We Are The Partnership is a place for community-minded business leaders who want to be involved in Houston’s positive growth and influence the direction in which Houston is going. Through the dedicated efforts of our members, the Partnership addresses Houston’s unique challenges, and champions the growth and success of our region. Since 1840, the [redacted] has strived to make the region the best place to live, work and build a business. We serve over 1,100 member companies in the 11-county Houston region including Austin, Brazoria, Chambers, Fort Bend, Galveston, Harris, Liberty, Montgomery, San Jacinto, Walker and Waller counties. Join us as we work together to make Houston greater. Today, We Are Looking For The Partnership is looking for a a subject matter expert in economic development as you market the Houston region as a business magnet to expand and relocate businesses to foster job creation and economic growth. The Sr. Director supports our mission to make Houston one of the world’s best places to live, work, and build a business. The Sr. Director for Economic Development will lead, plan, organize, manage, coordinate, and implement programs and projects that support the attraction, relocation, expansion, and retention of domestic and international businesses; the Sr. Director will support the SVP of Economic Development Division in attaining all of its goals and objectives with specific responsibility on Business Attraction. Primary Duties and Responsibilities The following responsibilities are essential to job performance: Work under the guidance and oversight of the SVP, Economic Development to execute the Greater Houston economic development strategy, especially in relation to the goals and objectives surrounding the growth and development of the Global Aerospace and Aviation industry in the greater Houston region; Represent the [redacted] in the global dialogue of industry development related to this sector within the parameters outlined by the SVP; Work collaboratively with the International Investment and Trade Team and the Regional Economic Development Team to identify, target and recruit new corporate opportunities in the Global Aerospace and Aviation sector to the Greater Houston region; Work collaboratively with the International Investment and Trade Team and the Regional Economic Development Team to retain and grow jobs and capital investment opportunities in the Global Aerospace and Aviation sector in the Greater Houston region; Work collaboratively with regional organizations/partners to further enhance the regional competitiveness of the Global Aerospace and Aviation sector as well as the startup ecosystem in the Greater Houston region; Work collaboratively with the Research, Marcom, Workforce and Public Policy teams of the [redacted], to identify areas of importance to enhance the regional competitiveness of the Global Aerospace and Aviation sector in the greater Houston region; Explore and develop new tools to better highlight and illustrate the Global Aerospace and Aviation industry in the Greater Houston region; Work collaboratively with GHP Marcom team to develop and execute marketing strategies for the Global Aerospace and Aviation industry for the Greater Houston region; Work collaboratively with GHP Public Policy team to identify and advocate for effective Public Policy issues to strengthen the growth and development of the Global Aerospace and Aviation industry sector in the Greater Houston region; Lead any task force and/or committees organized through the Economic Development division designed to provide economic development focus around the growth of the Global Aerospace and Aviation sectors in Greater Houston, as well as initiatives emanating from the same. Special duties and assignments put forth by the SVP, Economic Development, that pertain to the sector of Global Aerospace and Aviation. Utilize CRM System to manage a portfolio of leads (within a cluster or target industry focus). Work with Marcom and Research to prepare messages and identify opportunities; and conduct proactive reach-outs. Plan, coordinate and deliver assistance, information and services to assigned leads and prospects. Services and information include, but are not limited to, the following: marketing and community information, custom proposals, sites and facilities, special incentives, permitting, workforce development, briefings/orientation, site visits, VIP introductions, regional ally support/referral, press releases, ground breaking/open houses, and other assistance necessary to recruit and retain companies. Manage and shape agenda of the assigned committee(s) and working groups. Represent Economic Development and [redacted] at assigned special functions, seminars, trade shows/exhibitions, business development meetings, missions, etc. Maintain regional ally network, give speeches and presentations and provide other support to accomplish Economic Development goals and market the Houston region. Team with International Investment & Trade team on domestic/international leads, projects, trade shows, briefings to international delegations, etc. Works with sites/special projects manager and on-site selection projects infrastructure assessments, (proposal assessments as well as field evaluations) labor evaluations and tax abatement and other incentive assessments for expansion and relocation projects. Assists SVP Regional Economic Development with the managing of the Economic Regional Economic Development Advisory Committee (REDAC) and its subcommittees. Assist SVP Regional Economic Development with development of cluster task forces as they are stood up. Assist SVP Regional Economic Development with oversight of interns and temporary workers as needed. Assist the SVP Regional Economic Development with business plans and budgeting for assigned target industries and clusters. Assist the SVP Regional Economic Development by coordinating with or supporting other departments on special projects related to research, public policy, marketing, etc. Provides supervision and coaching for assigned Managers and Assistant, including performance reviews, career development and other relevant supervisory functions. Other duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities The following knowledge, skills and abilities are desirable for job success: Familiarity with one or more key areas of prospect development and management (e.g. real estate incentives, finance, workforce) Experience working in CRM systems such as Salesforce Ability to analyze data, produce and summarize reports Strong organizational, written and interpersonal communications skills (must be comfortable developing presentations and presenting to and/or interacting with leads/prospects). Demonstrated ability to work well in fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment with minimal supervision. Strong consultative skills Preference for working with internal and external contacts at all levels. Preference for detail work. Ability to prioritize simultaneous assignments. Ability to work in a team environment. Professional appearance. Proficient in Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Project, and other software programs. Flexibility to work travel domestically as well as work some overtime, as necessary (travel 4-8 trips per year). Bilingual helpful. Behavioral Competencies-Attributes, Behaviors, and Competencies (ABC’s) Professional Competencies: Business Savvy- Sophisticated; mature; understands business implications of issues and options; Understands motivations of members/stakeholders (businesses, organizations, and government entities); Consistently demonstrates subject-matter expertise at a high level; is confident and self-reliant; comports him/herself in a professional manner. Judgment- Displays willingness to make decisions; exhibits sound and accurate judgment; includes appropriate people in decision making process; makes timely decisions; supports and explains reasoning for decisions Achievement Focus- Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles, measures self against standard of excellence, recognizes and acts on opportunities, sets and achieves challenging goals, takes calculated risks to accomplish goals Impact oriented- Mission driven Seeks to make a vital difference in the development and success of the greater Houston region. Education Requirements College Degree in Business Administration, Economic Development, Real Estate studies, Manufacturing, or Supply Chain Technologies. Required Experience A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in economic development, or extensive business development/relevant sales and marketing or related field. Certified Economic Developer (CEcD) preferred or related industry credentials. Physical Requirements Good vision and hearing acuity (with adaptive aids if necessary). Manual dexterity and skillful use of computer keyboard. Physical exertion includes bending, pushing, standing, and walking. Must be able to move or lift approximately 25 pounds on occasion. Mental and Aptitude Requirements Job requires the ability to hear, see, and talk; analytical, conceptual, problem-solving, critical thinking, planning and decision-making skills. Safety Requirements The [redacted] is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are treated without regard to such factors as race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other reason prohibited by law.