City of Decatur · 6 hours ago
Business Development Manager
Decatur, GA, US
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$59K/yr - $72K/yr
2+ years expThe City of Decatur is seeking a Business Development Manager to manage business development initiatives and programs within the Community and Economic Development Department. This role involves supporting local businesses and fostering economic growth through various strategic planning and program implementation efforts.
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Responsibilities
Implements the City’s economic growth initiatives as outlined in the Decatur 2030 Strategic Plan and the Decatur Town Center Plan 2.0
Develops and implements a business recruitment strategy based on trends, data-driven insights and community vision
Administers the semi-annual business grant programs related to façade improvements, commercial buildouts, and business marketing
Administers the mobile food facility (food cart) program
Encourages business retention through marketing and promotions, and help businesses thrive and expand their offerings
Leads quarterly meetings of the local retail and restaurant establishments, and engages personally with business owners to discuss needs and concerns
Fosters effective communication channels between agencies, financial institutions, and grant providers in support local businesses
Facilitates education for local business owners on available services and resources and on new initiatives related to business needs and concerns
Serves as staff contact for existing and prospective businesses to assist with permitting and licensing, as needed
Serves as secondary staff to the Downtown Development Authority to assist in meeting operations, agenda packet preparation, summaries and minutes
Serves as a staff liaison to the Decatur Business Association
Drafts and issues letters, memos, and reports, and delivers professional presentations and recommendations at public meetings, as needed
Manages relevant City website pages related to economic development activities to ensure that information is up to date and is a valuable tool to the business community
Performs any other daily duties as may be required to accomplish Department goals and objectives as assigned by the Assistant City Manager
Qualification
Required
A Bachelor's degree with major course work in business administration and management, finance, business economics, consumer economics, business/commerce, statistics, or a related field
Minimum two years of full-time experience in the economic development field
Knowledge of general planning principles and concepts, including the National Main Street program
Ability to comprehend and make inferences from rules, regulations, and ordinances and apply them to issue decisions and make recommendations on policy proposals
Ability to understand organizational implications of decisions
Ability to work with business owners from all economic, cultural, and diverse backgrounds
Project management skills
Technical data analytical skills with the ability to interpret data to tell a story through written reports
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, especially in problem solving
Independent judgment and discretion in setting priorities and maintaining standards
Aptitude and ability to utilize computer resources required by the City including word processing, web-based platforms, spreadsheets, and databases
Possess a valid Georgia driver's license (Class C) or the ability to obtain one within 90 days of employment (or a military waiver)
Preferred
Certified Economic Developer (CEcD) credential desired
Company
City of Decatur
City of Decatur is a government organization that provides municipal administrative services.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageRecent News
2025-09-12
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