Vice President, Investment Attraction and Business Development
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The Opportunity
Halifax Partnership is Halifaxs public-private economic development organization. The Partnership drives and accelerates economic growth by selling and marketing Halifax to global business and talent helping businesses reach their full potential and tracking and reporting on Halifaxs economic progress. The Partnerships strong network of Investors and partners are committed to building an inclusive sustainable and prosperous Halifax.
The Partnership is seeking a Vice President Investment Attraction and Business Development. This position is responsible for leading Halifaxs business attraction retention and expansion strategies. As a key member of the leadership team the VP reports to the Chief Operating Officer and supports Halifax Partnerships mandate to grow Halifaxs economy strengthen its national and global competitiveness and increase the regions GDP.
The successful individual will provide visionary leadership to develop business growth opportunities in key sectors of strength for Halifax while deepening relationships with local companies to support their expansion and ongoing success. This position leads strategic initiatives to position Halifax as a competitive destination for national and international companies and fosters global partnerships that enhance the regions attractiveness.
What youll do
Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership
- Develop and execute the organizations investment attraction and trade strategy aligned with
- People. Planet. Prosperity. Halifaxs Inclusive Economic Strategy 2022-2027.
- Provide insight and leadership on global market trends trade opportunities and investment priorities.
- Provide strategic counsel to the CEO municipal provincial and federal partners.
Investment Attraction
- Lead initiatives to attract domestic and foreign business investment to Halifax.
- Promote Halifaxs value proposition to targeted sectors and markets.
- Represent the organization at high-profile international trade missions conferences and local networking events.
- Build strong relationships with corporate executives site selectors and investment officers abroad Invest Nova Scotia ACOA Global Affairs Canada and Invest in Canada.
- Prepare and present business cases with the support of the Economic Research and
Market/Communications Team
Business Development
- Support local businesses in overcoming barriers to exporting and accessing new markets.
- Collaborate with government agencies and industry partners to create trade programs and matchmaking opportunities.
- Identify and leverage opportunities for commercialization and scale-ups.
Team Leadership
- Lead and mentor a team of Directors and Account Executives focused on investment trade and business retention and expansion.
- Set performance targets and ensure accountability for results.
- Manage departmental budgets work plans KPIs and reporting requirements.
- Foster a culture of collaboration accountability and service excellence.
Stakeholder Engagement
- Strengthen relationships with public and private sector partners including municipal provincial and federal governments.
- Act as a key liaison with international organizations and trade associations.
- Communicate the regions economic progress and opportunities to stakeholders.
- Track and report on Economic Impact of the work in conjunction with our Economic Research
team.
What youll need
Qualifications
Education
- Post-secondary degree or diploma in Business or a related field or equivalent experience
Experience
- Minimum ten years professional experience in business relationship development and sales/account management including strategy marketing financial management and supervisory experience.
- Experience communicating with senior business and political leadership.
- Proven experience in successfully obtaining buy-in and leading initiatives that require extensive consultation over extended periods
- Experienced innovative leadership with the ability to form and motivate teams in a service delivery model and work with senior leadership and community partners
- Ability to travel internationally as required
Skills
- Strong and articulate communicator with keen follow-up and reporting
- Strong negotiation deal-making and influencing skills
- Strong understanding of Halifaxs economic landscape priority sectors and regional strengths
- Strategic and analytical thinker
- Organized resourceful efficient with attention to detail
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Strong analytical and project management skills
- Proven ability to build strategic partnerships and influence senior decision-makers
- Exceptional communication and presentation skills
- Relationship management and diplomacy
- Leadership and team development
- Results-driven and adaptable in a fast-paced environment
A little bit about us
Halifax Partnership
Halifax Partnership is Halifaxs public-private economic development organization. We drive and accelerate economic growth by selling and marketing Halifax to the world to attract businesses talent and investment helping businesses reach their full potential and tracking and reporting on Halifaxs economic progress. Together with our strong network of partners we are committed to building an inclusive thriving prosperous Halifax for all.
Are you interested
Work With Us
What We Offer
- A dynamic workplace and an exceptional team committed to building an inclusive sustainable and prosperous Halifax for all businesses and residents.
- A total compensation package that includes a competitive base salary a comprehensive benefits plan plus a number of extras like transportation wellness programs professional development and extra paid time off.
- Flexible working arrangements and a hybrid workplace policy.
- A commitment to fostering a culture of belonging grounded in the principles of equity diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates especially African Nova Scotians Indigenous peoples (especially Mikmaq) women persons with a disability racialized persons and 2SLGBTQ and/or gender and sexually diverse individuals.
Required Experience:
Exec
Key Skills
- Change Management
- Financial Services
- Growing Experience
- Managed Care
- Management Experience
- Analysis Skills
- Senior Leadership
- Performance Management
- Process Management
- Leadership Experience
- negotiation
- Analytics
