Business Development Manager – Upper Peninsula

The Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) is hiring for the following corporate position.

Job Title and Level: Business Development Manager – Upper Peninsula

City/County: Field Based

Type of Employment: Full-Time

Pay Grade and Annual Salary: Pay Grade 4: Grade 4 begins at $74,800 annually. Additional consideration may be given based on relevant skills, education, and experience.

Brief Job Description:

At MEDC, we help Michiganders prosper by investing in our businesses and communities, enabling the growth of good jobs, and promoting Michigan’s reputation as a world-class business location and travel destination. By joining our team, you will play an integral role in directly supporting Michigan’s success, where you work, live and play. Come be part of the team as the Business Development Manager- Upper Peninsula.

The Business Development Manager serves as a resource to businesses and local and state government stakeholders and agencies to foster economic development by stimulating business retention, expansion, capital investments and workforce attraction in an assigned state geographic area. This position meets with businesses to determine assistance needs and impacting economic and climate environments; identifies and recommends responsive strategies; and implements State incentives while coordinating Federal, State and local business support efforts.

This position is field based with the work location being the employee's home office. Extensive travel throughout the Upper Peninsula is required.  Selected candidates must complete that work within Michigan. Candidates should confirm work location and schedule at the time of interview.   

***Preference will be given to candidates who reside within the U.P. Region.***

Business Unit: Regional Development

Supervisor: Vicki Schwab, Managing Director, Regional Development

Minimum Education Required:

This position requires a Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university in Business Administration, Marketing, or related field.

Minimum Experience Required:

Three years of related experience. Experience in creating and implementing economic or community development strategies, managing how strategic account owners serve customers, a business support role such as banking, marketing, sales, or workforce development, with public speaking, word processing, spreadsheet and/or database software.  

How to Apply:

If you believe your qualifications meet the listed requirements and are interested in joining our team, please click on the button below and follow the NEOGOV instructions.

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Deadline for Response: Jun 25, 2025