Maryland Department of Commerce – Senior Business Development Manager

• Senior Business Development Manager – Southern Maryland
• INDUSTRIAL DEV REPRESENTATIVE
• Maryland Department of Commerce – Office of Business Development
• Salary: $80,541.00 – $125,564.00/year
• Grade: 19
• Filing Deadline: 12/19/2025 5:00:00 PM

This is a Special Appointment position, and serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority.

Main Purpose of Job

The Maryland Department of Commerce is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Senior Business Development Manager within its Division of Business Attraction & Special Projects’ Office of Regional Development.

POSITION DUTIES

This position is primarily responsible for retention and expansion needs and opportunities and assisting or leading business attraction opportunities in Southern Maryland. The incumbent will actively market and promote the region’s unique assets, providing economic development assistance to businesses, counties, and economic development organizations and partners. The Business Development Manager will provide financial, regulatory and technical assistance to businesses in cooperation with county partners; provide consultative services to businesses, and site location assistance to new and expanding businesses. Other duties include assisting in the development of regional strategic economic development plans; and working closely with and maintaining relationships with high level public and private sector officials, including county economic development officials, local state and federal agencies, businesses and lending institutions. Regional travel is required, as is, attendance at in-state conferences.

The candidate will possess excellent interpersonal skills to work with high level public and private sector officials and maintain effective working relationships; excellent written and oral communication skills; experience in business development, business needs assessment and strategic planning; ability to handle multiple, concurrent and high priority projects; proficiency with Google Suite, Microsoft Office Suite, and other relevant software.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in business, real estate, planning, or a related industry field

Experience: At least six (6) years of recent professional experience in industrial, business or economic development; marketing; planning; commercial real estate; or related field

Note:

1. Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
2. Graduate education at an accredited college or university, at the rate of 30 credit hours on a year-for-year basis, may be substituted for the required general experience.
3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service as a commissioned officer involving staff work related to the administration of rules, regulations, policy, procedures and processes, or overseeing or coordinating unit operations or functioning as a staff assistant to a higher-ranking commissioned officer may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preference will be given to applicants who possess the following preferred qualification(s). Include clear and specific information on your application regarding your qualifications.

1. Local economic and business development experience within Southern Maryland.
2. Demonstrated sales, business marketing experience.
3. Possession of the Certified Economic Developer credential by the International Economic Development Council.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The assessment may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position. It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all experience and education that is related to this position.

BENEFITS

As an employee of the State of Maryland, you will have access to outstanding benefits, including: health insurance, dental, and vision plans offered at a low cost.

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FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online applications are highly recommended. If unable to apply online, please submit your state application/resume by the closing date and time to HR contact listed below.

If you are submitting additional information, the preferred method is to upload it with your application. All uploaded additional information must be received by the closing date and time. If you are unable to upload, please email the requested information to HR contact listed below.

Anna Halikias: anna.halikias@maryland.gov

If you have questions about this recruitment, please contact the Department of Commerce at 410-767-6300. You may also visit our website: Department of Commerce.

If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850 or Application.Help@maryland.gov.

If you are unable to apply online, submit your State application form, resume and supplemental questionnaire to: anna.halikias@maryland.gov

As an E-Verify and Equal Opportunity Employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country and encourage them to apply.

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