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Position Overview The Director of Economic Development plays a vital role in driving business growth and executing the Chamber’s economic development mission. This is a high-impact, highly visible leadership position responsible for developing and executing strategic initiatives, managing real-time documentation in CRM systems, and ensuring rigorous site response coordination. You will be responsible for cultivating strong stakeholder relationships while leading the charge on industry engagement, sector strategy, and lead development across the 10-county region. Success in this role requires a detail-oriented and analytical mindset, capable of driving results independently while maintaining discipline across projects, dashboards, and partner interactions. If you’re energized by fast-paced environments, can synthesize complexity into structured execution, and thrive on delivering measurable impact to your region—you belong here. Key Responsibilities Manage the Existing Targeted Business Program including visit scheduling, data capture, and expansion planning. Oversee economic development leads and projects through the CRM system of record with real-time documentation and updates. Collaborate with the VP of Economic Development on sector strategy and attraction efforts for high-priority industries. Coordinate and lead site response efforts to RFI/RFP requests from state and national partners. Maintain and build relationships with site consultants, brokers, and other lead aggregators. Deliver reports and presentations to Chamber boards, senior leadership, and community partners. Support regional partnerships and extended service contracts across South-Central Kentucky. Maintain compliance and discipline across dashboards, Salesforce entries, and incentive tracking workflows. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in business, economics, public administration, or related field. 5+ years of economic development, project management, or business development experience. Proven track record of initiative, independent decision-making, and driving strategic outcomes. Demonstrated ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders and maintain CRM discipline. Strong written and verbal communication skills; detail-oriented and analytical. Proficiency in CRM’s (HubSpot, Salesforce, or a similar platform) and Microsoft Office Suite. Location: Bowling Green, KY | Reports to: VP of Economic Development | Classification: Full- Time, Nonexempt Interested Applicants must fill out the following culture index survey and email resume t0 ron@bgchamber.com and ron.wilson@bgchamber.com. #J-18808-Ljbffr Southern Economic Development Council.

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