The Position

The City of Beaverton’s Economic Development Division is hiring a Business Development Manager to lead relationship building with employers, support business retention and expansion, recruit new companies to Beaverton, and deliver projects and programs that strengthen the community’s long term economic vitality. The ideal candidate has meaningful private sector experience and an appreciation for the role of government in shaping a thriving business environment. Prior experience in the public sector is not required.

What you will do:

• Meet with business owners and representatives to build constructive relationships and assist with business needs and concerns.
• Help businesses to establish, expand, and/or retain their operations in the City.
• Work collaboratively with a broad range of partners, including industry groups, community groups, and service organizations.
• Serve as the city’s ombudsman, helping businesses navigate public sector regulations and programs.
• Assist in developing and implementing new economic development programs and initiatives.
• Assess market opportunities and craft targeted marketing insights that help position Beaverton competitively.
• Engage other city departments and leadership on business and economic trends and conditions, and represent the business perspective in city government conversations.

Additional duties are outlined in the Business Development Liaison class specification.

What you will bring:

• Strong networking and relationship-building skills across multiple industries and community-based organizations.
• An understanding of business practices and ability to diagnose a broad range of needs and challenges.
• Effective communication skills, from persuasive presentations to marketing and branding.
• Strategic thinking across engagement, project development, and implementation.
• A customer service orientation.
• Project management skills, with a passion for implementation and results.
• A knack for solving complex problems in dynamic environments.
• A commitment to community engagement and fostering an inclusive environment.

Why Beaverton?

• Innovative projects with real impact: From placemaking to commercial development, you’ll develop and implement initiatives that shape Beaverton’s economic future.
• Diverse responsibilities: No two days look the same. You’ll onboard new business in the Enterprise Zone Program, collaborate with the Chamber of Commerce, respond to recruitment leads from partners, or dive into workforce development.
• Dynamic and collaborative environment: We’re a small team, and your perspective matters here. You’ll work closely with internal teams on land use and planning, and external partners at industry events.
• Diverse community: Beaverton is the sixth-largest city in Oregon, with a culturally diverse community with an equally diverse ecosystem of large and small businesses. It’s a great opportunity to grow your career.

Please click APPLY to submit your application via the City of Beaverton’s online portal. You will need to enter your work history, respond to several supplemental questions, and attach a resume. Applications that are submitted without a resume will be considered incomplete and will not be reviewed.

This is a full-time, exempt, Management 2 (M2) position. The classification is Business Development Liaison. There is one vacancy.

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications Bachelor’s degree in business administration, economics, finance, or a related field; and Five years of experience in business management, community development, or real estate, including Experience working in the private sector for a traded-sector business, and Responsibility for business profit and loss metrics; or An equivalent combination of education and experience enabling the incumbent to perform the essential functions of the position.

Licensing and special requirements

Valid driver’s license and ability to meet the city’s driving standards. Ability to pass reference checks and education verification, and satisfy the requirements of a background check.

Who you are:

• Purpose-driven: Use your skills in business development, operations, strategic partnerships, consulting, real estate, and/or leadership for visible community benefit.
• Bridge builder: You’re skilled at networking and communications, and interested in connecting business needs with public resources, regulations, and programs.
• Strategic thinker who appreciates execution: You enjoy switching between the big picture and tactical problem solving. This role blends strategy (market assessment, recruitment planning, trend analysis) with direct do-the-work action (business assistance, project implementation).
• Community-minded: You care about local economic vitality, equitable growth, placemaking, small business support, and regional competitiveness.
• Navigator or fixer: You thrive on solving complex, cross-functional challenges and helping businesses navigate regulations, incentives, and public processes.

Studies have shown that some candidates hesitate to apply for a position if they do not believe they meet 100% of the hiring criteria. The city’s talent acquisition goals include hiring the candidate who is best able to meet the performance objectives of the role. We encourage people with non-traditional skill sets and experiences to apply, even if you believe you do not meet 100% of the qualifications and hiring criteria described.

Compensation

Wage range: $8,225.45 – $11,024.04 monthly. Starting pay within the posted range is based on a review of your related work experience, as required by the Oregon Equal Pay Act. We compare the experience shown in your application materials with the qualifications for the position. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will start at step one. Applicants whose work history clearly demonstrates additional directly related experience may be placed at a higher step within the range. To ensure an accurate evaluation, please include all relevant work history in your application, including part-time, volunteer, or other roles that show related experience.

Total compensation package and benefits

In addition to competitive pay, the city offers a wide variety of benefits to regular employees which make up an exceptional total compensation package. The city pays the full retirement contribution to the Oregon Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS) including the employee portion; provides employees with an opportunity to participate in a deferred compensation retirement plan; makes available a public service loan forgiveness program and tuition reimbursement program; and offers excellent health, dental, vision and life insurance coverage. Additional benefits include excellent paid time off (PTO) accrual, PTO cash out options, wellness programs and incentives, an employer-funded Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) VEBA, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and bilingual pay premiums.