Executive Manager of Business and Economic Development

Job overview

The Executive Manager of Business and Economic Development role is onsite in Sebring, Florida. The salary range is $68,786.74–$110,058.79 per year. The position is in the Highlands County Board of County Commissioners’ Development Services Department and supports county economic development initiatives. The manager leads business retention, expansion, recruitment, and development efforts to strengthen the county’s economic base. The role builds partnerships, evaluates prospects and projects, and coordinates resources and planning to support business opportunities in Highlands County.

What you'll do

• Promote county economic development
• assemble and oversee the annual budget
• identify and solicit target businesses
• market county assets
• manage projects and analyze location criteria
• respond to information requests
• coordinate prospect presentations and site tours
• research business climate and targeted industries
• maintain relationships with economic development, workforce, labor, and government partners
• maintain sector data and direct planning and studies
• manage contracts and grants
• analyze economic and financial information
• support business recruitment, retention, and expansion
• identify grant opportunities
• prepare data, maps, and newsletter content
• complete performance evaluations and personnel documentation as needed.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

economic development

business development

executive manager

sebring fl

highlands county

development services

business recruitment

business retention

grant management

county government

$68,786.74–$110,058.79 per year

florida driver license

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Master’s degree preferred; minimum qualifications allow a master’s degree with two years’ related experience, bachelor’s degree with three years, or associate degree with five years; valid Florida driver license required; Certified Economic Developer certification preferred.

About the employer

Highlands County Board of County Commissioners is hiring for this role. Industry: Administration of General Economic Programs. Sector: 92.