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About Brisbane Economic Development Agency (BEDA)
Brisbane Economic Development Agency (BEDA) drives sustainable economic growth for our city.
As Brisbane's champion, BEDA works with stakeholders to enhance the City's reputation globally, drive visitation and attract investment and talent.
As one of Australia's fastest-growing capital cities, Brisbane has unstoppable momentum.
With an eight-year runway to Brisbane 2032, there has never been a more compelling opportunity for a highly skilled investment professional to help Brisbane businesses grow, scale and succeed through partnering with BEDA.
About the Role
Reporting to the Senior Manager, Investment Attraction, the Business Development Manager, Investment Attraction will play a key role in attracting and facilitating inward investment and assisting with local business expansion opportunities, creating jobs in Brisbane.
The position will require proactive research skills to identify and then execute business development opportunities with national and international companies, especially within key industry sectors such as advanced manufacturing, health, tourism, property & construction, transport & logistics and business services.
The position will see you working closely with public and private sector allies to support businesses that are looking to invest and develop in Brisbane, while also working with the broader BEDA team to support the operational delivery of this reshoring process.
The position will also play a key role in contributing to the overall strategic plan of BEDA, providing end-to-end account management to clients and building strong working relationships with key industry and government stakeholders.
About You
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic team that is passionate about making a difference to Brisbane every day.
The right person for this exciting role will possess a successful track record of experience in business development, finance or investment attraction, preferably with exposure to one or more of the key industry sectors of focus and working with national or international clients.
In addition, you will be highly motivated and proactive in your approach, possess well-honed research skills and be skilled at developing and operationalising business development opportunities.
You will also be professionally presented and possess well developed communication, interpersonal and presentation skills, coupled with a strong understanding of the key drivers in business investment decision making.
Alignment to BEDA's Core Values of Delivering Together, Acting with Integrity, Respecting Each Other and Making an Impact is essential.
How to Apply
To submit an application, please click below.
For a confidential discussion, please call Chris O'Flynn at u&u on 07 3232 9111 , quoting reference number 39601.
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