Business Investment and Attraction Manager

Business Investment & Attraction Manager

Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC)
Location: Remote (Wisconsin-based)
Employment Type: Full-time, Exempt
Reports To: Business Investment & Attraction Senior Director

About WEDC

The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) works with businesses, communities, and partners statewide to foster innovation, support job creation, and strengthen Wisconsin’s competitive position. Driven by a mission to make Wisconsin the best place to live, work, and build a business, WEDC is a purpose-driven organization that values integrity, collaboration, and forward-thinking solutions, and invests in its people so they can help invest in Wisconsin’s future.

WEDC is a Wisconsin-based organization with a remote-work-first environment. Remote work is expected to be performed in the state of Wisconsin.

Role Overview & Key Responsibilities

The Business Investment & Attraction Manager supports Wisconsin’s business attraction and investment efforts through project coordination, research, partner engagement, and data management. This role works closely with the Business Investment & Attraction team to support recruitment activities, respond to business inquiries, and help position Wisconsin as a competitive location for business growth and investment. In this role, you will:

• Support business attraction projects and assist with responses to prospect and site selector inquiries
• Conduct research related to companies, industries, workforce trends, sites, and economic development opportunities
• Coordinate and prepare materials for Requests for Information (RFIs), presentations, reports, and stakeholder communications
• Maintain accurate project data and activity tracking within CRM systems and related databases
• Support site visits, prospect meetings, events, and partner engagement activities
• Collaborate with local, regional, and statewide economic development partners to advance attraction efforts
• Assist with maintaining and promoting site development resources, including the Locate In Wisconsin tool and Certified Sites program

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in economic development, urban or regional planning, geography, business administration, data analytics, or a related field preferred
• One to three years of experience in economic development, planning, research, data analysis, real estate, or a related field preferred
• Experience working with data collection, research, and Excel-based analysis tools
• Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the ability to organize complex information into user-friendly formats
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present technical information clearly and concisely
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders
• Familiarity with CRM systems, industrial site development, or site selection processes preferred
• Regular statewide travel and occasional national travel (20%-30%)

Benefits

WEDC is committed to supporting the well-being and growth of our team. We offer a remote-first work environment that promotes work-life balance, supported by generous paid time off (PTO) and a culture that values flexibility. Professional development is a priority at WEDC, and we invest in our employees through dedicated training resources, internal learning opportunities, tuition reimbursement, and support for professional certifications. In addition to these development-focused offerings, employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System; a hybrid work allowance; and health, dental, vision, and life insurance.