PGEDC – International Business Development Manager

• International Business Development Manager
• Prince George’s County Economic Development Corporation
• Department: Business Development
• Position Type: Hybrid
• Salary: $95K-100K
• Minimum Experience: Economic Development
• Filing Deadline: Open until filled

About Us

Prince George’s County Economic Development Corporation (EDC) is the county’s lead organization for driving economic growth, job creation, and commercial investment. Our International Business division merges the Africa Trade Office and International Business Office to connect local companies with global opportunities and attract world-class investment to Prince George’s County.

Position Summary

The International Business Manager leads EDC’s international trade and investment strategy — attracting foreign direct investment, expanding export opportunities for local businesses, managing the County’s Foreign Trade Zone, and building high-value relationships with governments, embassies, and international organizations. This role directly supports job creation and commercial tax base expansion across Prince George’s County.

What You’ll Do

Foreign Direct Investment & Business Development

• Attract FDI into Prince George’s County, including EB-5 investments that generate jobs and drive commercial real estate activity
• Promote the County as a premier destination for international companies across targeted industry sectors
• Receive and conduct site visits for incoming foreign delegations interested in investing or doing business locally

Trade Promotion & Export Support

• Connect Prince George’s County businesses with Maryland’s ExportMD program, U.S. Department of Commerce resources, and other grant opportunities
• Prepare and distribute a weekly digest of international contracting and procurement opportunities sourced from the World Bank Group, Millennium Challenge Corporation, Asian/African Development Banks, U.S. Department of Commerce, and similar organizations
• Organize “Doing Business” seminars to train and engage local companies on the value and mechanics of international trade

Foreign Trade Zone Management

• Market, promote, and manage the County’s Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ 63)
• Recruit companies to locate within the FTZ and prepare periodic reports for the FTZ Board and U.S. Department of Commerce

Relationship & Partnership Management

• Collaborate closely with foreign Embassies, the U.S. State Department, U.S. Commerce Department, and Maryland state agencies (DBED, Secretary of State)
• Organize and lead business missions to target countries; recruit local companies to participate and raise funds for mission activities
• Create, maintain, and grow EDC’s “Sister City” relationships with China (Changping), South Africa (Royal Bafokeng), Senegal, Cameroon, India (IACC), Nigeria (Ondo State), and others

Data & Reporting

• Build and maintain EDC’s international business company database, including exporters, importers, and trade-interested businesses, sortable by NAICS code and destination country
• Prepare periodic performance reports and mission summaries for leadership and stakeholders

What You Bring

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, or Management plus 5 years of relevant international business or economic development experience
• Or a Master’s degree with 2 years of relevant experience accepted in lieu of the above

Knowledge & Expertise

• Strong understanding of international business practices, protocols, and emerging trade and investment trends across the Americas, Europe, Asia, Africa, and BRICS nations
• Knowledge of Federal and State international trade initiatives and programs
• Familiarity with EB-5 investment programs, FTZ operations, or export promotion programs is a plus

Skills & Abilities

• Proven ability to build and sustain partnerships with international organizations, embassies, and government agencies
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to prepare compelling presentations, reports, and correspondence
• Strong relationship builder — able to engage stakeholders at all levels, from local small businesses to foreign government officials
• Self-starter who takes initiative, manages multiple priorities, and delivers results independently
• Ability to convey complex international business concepts clearly and persuasively

Other Requirements

• Flexibility to attend evening and weekend networking events as needed
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally for business missions and delegations

Why Join EDC?

• Be at the center of Prince George’s County’s global economic strategy
• Work directly with international governments, embassies, and world-class organizations
• Lead impactful programs that create real jobs and economic growth for County residents
• Collaborative, mission-driven team environment

Prince George’s County EDC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.