Santa Clarita Valley Economic Development Corporation · 1 day ago
Vice President of Business Development
Santa Clarita, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$115K/yr - $145K/yr
5+ years expThe Santa Clarita Valley Economic Development Corporation (SCVEDC) is a non-profit organization that unites regional industry and government leaders to attract, retain, and expand diverse businesses in the Santa Clarita Valley. The Vice President of Business Development supports SCVEDC’s core economic development activities by leading business retention and expansion efforts, supporting business attraction and site selection projects, and collaborating with local businesses and partners to promote investment in the community.
Association
Hiring Manager
Scott Heffernan
Responsibilities
Conduct regular business retention meetings, check-ins, and on-site visits with local employers to understand operational needs, growth plans, and potential challenges
Support businesses considering expansion, consolidation, or relocation within the Santa Clarita Valley by connecting them with appropriate local resources and partners
Assist in organizing and administering the Annual Employer Survey and Largest Employers Survey, including outreach, coordination, data collection, and summarizing key findings
Track employer feedback and identified issues and coordinate internally and with partners to support timely follow-up
Document employer meetings, key discussion points, and follow-up actions within SCVEDC’s designated tracking systems and CRM platforms (knowledge of HubSpot is a plus)
Partner with business leaders to identify workforce training needs and develop strategies to address talent challenges
Collaborate with educational institutions to refine curricula and deliver workforce development programs aligned with industry needs
Explore new opportunities for workforce incentives and grants to support apprenticeships and preapprenticeship programs
Serve as an intermediary for workforce development initiatives, connecting stakeholders to scale apprenticeship programs
Provide labor force insights, including data on skilled labor availability, wage rates, and training resources
Support business attraction efforts by responding to RFIs and site selection inquiries
Compile and maintain information on available properties, workforce data, infrastructure, utilities, and regional assets
Coordinate site tours, meetings, and follow-up materials for prospective businesses and site selectors
Assist businesses with navigating zoning, land use, permitting processes, and available local, state, and federal incentive programs
Maintain confidentiality for all active projects and related communications
Assist with foreign direct investment outreach by supporting inquiries from international firms seeking to establish or expand operations in the Santa Clarita Valley
Coordinate with state, regional, and international partners to support inbound and outbound trade missions, investor meetings, and international delegations
Support international companies with site selection coordination, workforce considerations, and general market-entry information
Maintain accurate, timely documentation of employer meetings, outreach activities, and active projects
Track project status, communications, and next steps to ensure continuity and follow-through
Provide regular updates to the President & CEO on assigned activities and project progress
Lead industry coalition meetings for key sectors, including Aerospace & Defense, Advanced Manufacturing, Medical Devices/Biosciences, and Digital Media & Entertainment
Support Aerospace & Defense external partnership engagements as one of SCV’s leading growth sectors, including representing SCVEDC at industry committee meetings or industry engagements on behalf of the President & CEO when specifically delegated, and conducting outreach to SCV industry leaders as directed
Maintain strong relationships with educational institutions and industry associations to enhance business support services
Conduct surveys and gather data on local businesses to identify trends and address potential challenges
Document business interactions and maintain a database through SCVEDC’s internal CRM to track engagement, issues, and opportunities for growth
Additional responsibilities include managing various industry-led collaboratives, delivering business retention reports to the President & CEO on a regular basis, overseeing the Larger Employers Survey, and leading the planned 2026 Business Survey
Represent SCVEDC at City Council meetings, industry forums, and partner events
Contribute to SCVEDC’s newsletter, reports, and key projects
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Business, Marketing, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field
Five years of experience in economic development or a related field
Professionalism, accountability, timely communication, accurate recordkeeping, adherence to organizational policies, and the ability to work effectively under the direction of the President & CEO
Adhere to SCVEDC policies and procedures related to expenses, reimbursements, travel, recordkeeping, and administrative requirements
Submit accurate and timely documentation required for reimbursements and reporting
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with internal staff, partners, and leadership in a transparent and professional manner
Maintain discretion and confidentiality regarding internal discussions, personnel matters, and sensitive business or site selection projects
Communicate clearly and responsively with internal and external stakeholders
Conduct all external outreach, communications, and follow-up in alignment with SCVEDC priorities
Ensure commitments made to employers, partners, or stakeholders are consistent with approved organizational messaging and direction
Ability to effectively present information and provide reliable client service
Experience with internal CRM platforms, management, reporting and dashboards
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong organizational and analytical abilities
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and ability to quickly learn specialized software
Familiarity with the Santa Clarita Valley, Los Angeles County, and the broader Southern California business environment
Regular in-person attendance at meetings, business visits, and community events throughout the Santa Clarita Valley
Periodic travel to national trade shows and industry events
Preferred
Existing relationships with local employers, public agencies, brokers, or regional partners
Knowledge of HubSpot
Company
Santa Clarita Valley Economic Development Corporation
The SCVEDC offers business services for business looking to relocate or expand their business to Santa Clarita Valley.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Jey Wagner, Ed.D.
President & CEO
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