Business Attraction Program Manager at City and County of Denver

Business Attraction Program Manager City and County of Denver – Denver, CO. Responsibilities Support domestic and global business attraction efforts under the Associate Director for Global Engagement and Business Attraction. Conduct research on potential business prospects and prepare presentation materials. Coordinate logistics for business attraction activities, including missions, conferences, and trade show exhibitions. Respond to RFPs, organize site visits, and program speaking engagements for executive leadership. Maintain a robust prospect pipeline and manage CRM data in Salesforce. Draft reports, briefing memos, speaking remarks, event flyers, and social media content in collaboration with the Marketing & Communications team. Develop and distribute marketing collateral such as brochures, invitations, and PowerPoint presentations. Build and maintain relationships with local business leaders, chambers, industry associations, and other stakeholders. Assist in market research, data analysis, and briefing paper preparation for foreign direct investment prospects. Participate in community events and after‑hour activities to strengthen partnership networks. Support city departments and agencies in leveraging relationships and expertise to promote Denver. Compile information for monthly reports and track prospect activity. Qualifications Strong program‑management experience with business growth at local and international levels. Collaborative, team‑focused mindset with adaptability to fast‑paced, cross‑functional initiatives. Excellent communication skills; bilingual proficiency strongly desired. Comfortable interacting with VIP guests, visitors, and foreign dignitaries. Well‑networked with a solid understanding of Denver’s business ecosystem and stakeholders. Professional demeanor and ability to engage with C‑suite and international business leaders. Required Minimum Qualifications Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration, Management, Sociology, Psychology, Political Science, or a related field. Experience: Three (3) years of full‑performance professional experience developing, implementing, and administering programs. Equivalency: One (1) year of relevant experience may substitute for each required year of post‑high‑school education. Benefits Competitive salary ($74,276.00 – $95,000.00 per year, based on experience). Guaranteed life‑long monthly pension, 457B Retirement Plan. 140 hours of PTO earned within first year plus 12 paid holidays, one personal holiday, one wellness day, and one volunteer day per year. Medical, dental, and vision plans effective within one month of start date. Hybrid workplace model; on‑site work three days a week at Wellington E. Webb Building. Parking expense responsibility with flexible spending account option and City‑sponsored RTD EcoPass for public transportation. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement The City and County of Denver provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law. Employees may request accommodations for disability, language assistance, or real‑time captioning at no cost. #J-18808-Ljbffr City and County of Denver