Kansas City Area Development Council
Director, Business Development
Kansas City Area Development Council, Kansas City, Missouri, United States, 64101
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The Kansas City Area Development Council (KCADC) is a private, nonprofit organization focused on promoting economic growth in the 18-county, two-state Greater Kansas City region. The mission of KCADC is to engage the world to invest in the One KC region. KCADC attracts new companies and talent, enhances awareness of the metro's assets, and brands the KC region as a prime business and lifestyle location. Additionally, KCADC supports all regional communities and investors and facilitates the relocation and expansion process for companies.
Role Description This is a key role within KCADC, responsible for working closely with two primary constituencies: business prospects/site selectors and community and corporate partners. With minimal supervision, this individual will manage a significant portfolio of office, technology, and data center recruitment projects from initial engagement through completion. Success in this role requires strong organizational and detail-oriented execution, clear and effective communication, collaborative leadership, and the ability to leverage all available resources while coordinating and directing internal team support as needed.
Based on qualifications, experience, and demonstrated leadership, this role may be considered at a Vice President level.
Primary Responsibilities
Through strong interpersonal, marketing and communication skills, this individual is to provide leadership and day-to-day follow-up in all aspects of business recruitment and project management. Areas of focus will include but are not limited to office (HQ, shared services), technology sectors (pure tech, digital health, cybersecurity, defense), and data center operations (hyperscale, colocation, enterprise).
Build meaningful, trusted relationships with a wide range of partners – including our community and state economic development organizations, utilities, commercial real estate professionals, and site location consultants – through regular, proactive engagement.
Establish and maintain strong, mutually advantageous relationships with KCADC corporate investor partners who help fuel business attraction and regional growth.
Stay curious and informed about new programs, trends and initiatives shaping economic development at the local, state and national levels – and apply that knowledge to projects.
Travel will be a requirement to pursue active projects, attend industry conferences and professional development events, and to develop effective working and personal relationships with site location consultants in other markets throughout the country.
Lead multiple projects at once with strong organization, attention to detail, and follow-through, coordinating internal resources to keep efforts moving forward.
Take ownership of select KCADC campaigns and/or programs of work, contributing ideas, energy, and execution to advance team goals.
Secondary Responsibilities
Assist in developing corporate and divisional goals relating to business development.
Assist in preparation of monthly reports for the Executive Committee, Board of Directors and the Economic Development Alliance.
Identify methods to stay within budget while not cutting corners on project recruitment.
Education, Experience and Skills Required
Bachelor’s degree required, with minimum of two years’ experience in economic development, or related field.
Demonstrated success in business attraction, sales, and/or project management, with the ability to manage projects from concept through execution.
Proven experience leading a core initiative, program, or body of work, showing ownership and follow-through.
Strong, existing relationships within the site selection community that are positive and well-established.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to represent the organization professionally and persuasively.
Demonstrated creative thinking and problem-solving abilities, paired with sound judgment and attention to detail.
Highly motivated and driven, with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously while maintaining accuracy and responsiveness.
Strong collaboration skills, with a track record of leveraging team strengths to achieve shared goals.
Genuine interpersonal skills that foster effective, respectful, and professional relationships with staff, prospects, partners, and investors.
Compensation Salary range: $80,000 to $110,000 depending on experience and qualifications. Competitive benefits included. Candidates with exceptional qualifications, significant leadership experience, and a demonstrated track record of regional or national impact may be considered at a Vice President level.
To Apply P Lease submit a resume and cover letter to
careers@thinkKC.com
for confidential consideration.
For more information about KCADC, please visit OneKC.org.
We are committed to building a diverse workplace, and are continually striving to achieve this goal. As such, we provide equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, or genetic information.
Seniority level
Director
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Business Development and Sales
Industries
Civic and Social Organizations
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The Kansas City Area Development Council (KCADC) is a private, nonprofit organization focused on promoting economic growth in the 18-county, two-state Greater Kansas City region. The mission of KCADC is to engage the world to invest in the One KC region. KCADC attracts new companies and talent, enhances awareness of the metro's assets, and brands the KC region as a prime business and lifestyle location. Additionally, KCADC supports all regional communities and investors and facilitates the relocation and expansion process for companies.
Role Description This is a key role within KCADC, responsible for working closely with two primary constituencies: business prospects/site selectors and community and corporate partners. With minimal supervision, this individual will manage a significant portfolio of office, technology, and data center recruitment projects from initial engagement through completion. Success in this role requires strong organizational and detail-oriented execution, clear and effective communication, collaborative leadership, and the ability to leverage all available resources while coordinating and directing internal team support as needed.
Based on qualifications, experience, and demonstrated leadership, this role may be considered at a Vice President level.
Primary Responsibilities
Through strong interpersonal, marketing and communication skills, this individual is to provide leadership and day-to-day follow-up in all aspects of business recruitment and project management. Areas of focus will include but are not limited to office (HQ, shared services), technology sectors (pure tech, digital health, cybersecurity, defense), and data center operations (hyperscale, colocation, enterprise).
Build meaningful, trusted relationships with a wide range of partners – including our community and state economic development organizations, utilities, commercial real estate professionals, and site location consultants – through regular, proactive engagement.
Establish and maintain strong, mutually advantageous relationships with KCADC corporate investor partners who help fuel business attraction and regional growth.
Stay curious and informed about new programs, trends and initiatives shaping economic development at the local, state and national levels – and apply that knowledge to projects.
Travel will be a requirement to pursue active projects, attend industry conferences and professional development events, and to develop effective working and personal relationships with site location consultants in other markets throughout the country.
Lead multiple projects at once with strong organization, attention to detail, and follow-through, coordinating internal resources to keep efforts moving forward.
Take ownership of select KCADC campaigns and/or programs of work, contributing ideas, energy, and execution to advance team goals.
Secondary Responsibilities
Assist in developing corporate and divisional goals relating to business development.
Assist in preparation of monthly reports for the Executive Committee, Board of Directors and the Economic Development Alliance.
Identify methods to stay within budget while not cutting corners on project recruitment.
Education, Experience and Skills Required
Bachelor’s degree required, with minimum of two years’ experience in economic development, or related field.
Demonstrated success in business attraction, sales, and/or project management, with the ability to manage projects from concept through execution.
Proven experience leading a core initiative, program, or body of work, showing ownership and follow-through.
Strong, existing relationships within the site selection community that are positive and well-established.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to represent the organization professionally and persuasively.
Demonstrated creative thinking and problem-solving abilities, paired with sound judgment and attention to detail.
Highly motivated and driven, with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously while maintaining accuracy and responsiveness.
Strong collaboration skills, with a track record of leveraging team strengths to achieve shared goals.
Genuine interpersonal skills that foster effective, respectful, and professional relationships with staff, prospects, partners, and investors.
Compensation Salary range: $80,000 to $110,000 depending on experience and qualifications. Competitive benefits included. Candidates with exceptional qualifications, significant leadership experience, and a demonstrated track record of regional or national impact may be considered at a Vice President level.
To Apply P Lease submit a resume and cover letter to
careers@thinkKC.com
for confidential consideration.
For more information about KCADC, please visit OneKC.org.
We are committed to building a diverse workplace, and are continually striving to achieve this goal. As such, we provide equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, or genetic information.
Seniority level
Director
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Business Development and Sales
Industries
Civic and Social Organizations
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