Trade & Recruitment Manager

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Business Oregon the states economic development agency is currently hiring a Trade & Recruitment Manager (Grants Loans & Programs Manager 2). This position supports the agency by providing management and oversight of staff focused on international trade/export promotion business recruitment/foreign direct investment and international relations throughout Oregon. The Trade & Recruitment Manager will work closely with state regional and local partners to promote Oregon as a location for expanding domestic and international businesses while also assisting Oregon exporters to market and sell their goods abroad.

This role also provides a key opportunity to advance Oregons economic development mission by planning and participating in outbound missions led by the Oregon Governor or agency Director.

Note: We are committed to fostering a supportive work environment that promotes work-life balance and flexibility. This hybrid role offers remote work options with the expectation of occasional in-office presence as needed to support business operations.

What will you do:

• Oversee the strategic vision and policy direction for promoting Oregon in foreign markets and attracting Foreign Direct Investment.

• Lead and organize international Governor Trade Missions and participation in trade shows Select USA Investment Summit and other high-profile events to promote Oregon and its business climate.

• Develop and implement FDI and business recruitment strategies including marketing campaigns grant programs and export promotion initiatives.

• Manage mentor and provide leadership to a team of professional staff including foreign trade offices and contracted consultants.

• Collaborate with stakeholders at all levelsincluding the Governors Office local governments businesses and international partnersto advance trade and recruitment objectives.

• Ensure compliance with federal state and agency policies maintain accurate program performance metrics and recommend program improvements.

• Reviews and approve contracts agreements. Monitor program budget and monitor resource allocation for optimal program delivery.

• Represent Business Oregon at legislative policy and stakeholder meetings providing expertise on global trade business recruitment and economic development strategies.

• Promote diversity equity inclusion and affirmative action within program operations and team management.

The ideal candidate will possess a combination of some or all the following skills:

• Experience providing direct management of a team of high-level professional staff

• Strong collaborative leadership and team development skills including the ability to mentor and guide staff build consensus among internal and external stakeholders and lead cross-functional teams to achieve complex high-impact economic development objectives.

• Business Recruitment/Foreign Direct Investment experience with managing projects and developing location promotion and Foreign Direct Investment strategies grounded in measurable market data which have been successful in meeting key performance metrics.

• Advanced skills in applying economic industry and trade data to guide decisions and in developing policies strategic plans and program frameworks aligned with federal and state requirements.

• Export Promotion Experience managing export promotion/international trade programs for U.S. exporters including familiarity with international trade shows B2B matchmaking and Gold Key services in conjunction with the U.S. Commercial Service offices.

• Experience analyzing international markets leading trade missions managing foreign contractors and developing export promotion and FDI strategies grounded in measurable data. Skilled at working across cultures engaging with foreign governments negotiating Memorandums of Understanding and representing the state in international settings while building strong professional relationships.

Please note: if you are interested in applying for this position you must attach your current cover letter and resume to your application. Failure to submit the required documents will remove your application from consideration.

What you need to qualify:

Six years of supervision management or progressively related experience.

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Three years of related experience and a bachelors degree in a related field.

Business Oregon strives to create an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the diversity of the people we serve. We foster fairness equity and inclusion to create a workplace environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity.

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every one of the qualifications listed. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We encourage you to apply even if you dont meet every one of our qualifications listed. If you are unsure whether you meet the qualifications of this position feel free to contact us to discuss your application.

What Business Oregon does:

Business Oregon is the economic development agency for the state of Oregon. We have about 200 people on our team and we work with communities and businesses. We use our programs and expertise to help businesses grow so they can in turn add jobs diversify the economy and increase Oregon prosperity. We work with communities to enhance and expand infrastructure and community safety with projects such as water/wastewater systems seismic rehabilitation for schools or rural broadband development. This also sets the stage for future business development. Our mission is to invest in Oregons businesses communities and people to promote a globally competitive diverse and inclusive economy all carried out with an agency strategic plan.

The mission of the Oregon Business Development Department dba Business Oregon - is to invest in Oregon businesses communities and people to promote a globally competitive diverse and inclusive economy.

The Operations Division serves every part of the department and includes all central administrative services. The central services include Communications and Research; Employee Services/HR; Fiscal and Budget Services; Information Technology; and Policy Audits and Contracts (PAC).

The Communications and Research Section include the Communications and Research teams. The Section provides services and tools agency-wide assisting with research and products for strategy and policy-making decisions; and manages agency marketing communications social media and branding.

How to Apply Please Note: Applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 PM PDT/PST on December 30 2025

• If you are a current State of Oregon employee you must apply through your employee Workday account through Jobs Hub.

• Click the Apply button above to complete your online application.

• Attach your current cover letter and resume. Failure to submit the required resume and cover letter may remove your application from consideration. Clearly demonstrate in your cover letter how you meet all the minimum qualifications and requested skills listed above.

• You may attach your cover letter and resume at the beginning of process or at the end of process of completing your workday application.

• Complete the questionnaire. Warning Workday will timeout due to inactivity and will not save your application progress unless you use the save for later function. If you need to take a break please be sure to click the save for later button to save your progress.

• Be sure to check Workday and your email for additional tasks and updates. After hitting submit there may be additional required tasks for you to complete prior to the announcement closing.

• The candidates whose work experience most closely matches the qualifications and skills of this position will be invited to interview.

Whats in it for you:

• Family Friendly Work Life Balance: Paid time off 11 holidays 3 personal days & optional short- and long-term disability benefits.

• Take Care of Yourself and Your Family: Comprehensive employee benefits choice of medical plans vision plan life insurance employee assistance program.

• Invest in Your Future: Pension plan deferred comp short- and long-term disability plan flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care.

• Be Appreciated: Employee recognition events agency unique employee recognition program allowing for additional leave options such as vacation buy-out and sick leave roll-over dynamic employees doing impactful work.

• Inclusion: At Business Oregon we value community and foster a sense of belonging for our employees.

Additional Information:

• The state of Oregon does not request or require your age date of birth attendance or graduation dates from an educational institution during the application process.

• Per the Pay Equity Law passed in 2017 a pay equity analysis will be conducted to determine what pay step the successful candidate will be analysis will be based on the relevant experience education training and certifications documented in the application materials.

• It is our policy to provide reasonable accommodations to all applicants who may need them. Should you need assistance or an accommodation please contact Lies Wattimena at to discuss how we can best meet your needs.

• Veterans Preference - Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given veterans preference. If you checked that you are a veteran we will ask you for your documents later in the process. Click on the Veterans Preference link for additional information.

• Criminal Records Check - Hiring of the successful candidate will be contingent upon the results of a Criminal Background Check. Adverse background data may be grounds for immediate disqualification.

• Work Authorization - Business Oregon does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire all applicants will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Securitys Form I-9 confirming authorization to work in the United States.

• This recruitment will be used to establish a list of qualified candidates to fill the current position and may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.

• This position is a Mgmt Svc Supervisory full-time position exempt and is not represented by a union.

• PERS This is a PERS qualifying position. After a six-month waiting period eligible Management Service Executive Service and Unrepresented employees will have their base pay increased by 6.95% and the 6% PERS contribution deducted from their base pay rather than a direct 6% contribution by the State of Oregon to the employees PERS account. This will mirror the bargained SEIU and AFSCME PERS process.

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Need help

We invite you to contact the recruiter for application questions or job-specific questions.

• The recruiter for this position is Lisa Santiago HRA2. If you contact the recruiter please include the job requisition (REQ) number at the top of this job post.

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• Phone (call or text): 971.600.4484

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