Hiring:
Director of Corporate Expansion & Strategic Partnerships
Drive business growth. Help communities thrive.
Economic Development Washington County (EDWC) partners with CEOs, developers, investors, and community leaders to fuel company expansion, grow individual prosperity and strengthen the countywide economy.
We’re looking for a relationship-driven professional who enjoys working with business leaders and structuring creative business solutions.
A Role That Combines Strategy, Relationships, and Impact
In this role, you’ll work with business leaders to help companies expand or relocate within Washington County. From the first conversation to project completion, you’ll guide companies through growth decisions and help align their needs with financing tools, incentives, and strategic resources.
Working directly with EDWC’s CEO, you’ll play a key role in advancing initiatives that support long-term economic growth in the region.
What You’ll Do
Build relationships with CEOs, investors, developers, and business leaders
Identify corporate expansion and relocation
Structure financing and incentive solutions to support investment + job creation
Lead expansion projects from opportunity through implementation
Collaborate with municipal partners and community stakeholders
Guide companies through EDWC’s Impact Loan Fund process
Who Thrives in This Role
This role is well suited for professionals with backgrounds in:
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Business development or consultative B2B sales
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Commercial banking or finance
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Economic development or public-private partnerships
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Commercial real estate or site development
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Strategy, analytics, or market analysis
Successful candidates typically enjoy building relationships, solving complex problems, and working with senior leaders to advance meaningful projects.
What We’re Looking For
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Bachelor’s degree preferred (or equivalent relevant experience) in business, finance, public administration, marketing, economics, real estate, or a related field
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5–10 years of progressively responsible experience in business development, economic development, finance, or consultative sales
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Strong consultative selling skills and the ability to operate as a trusted advisor to senior leaders
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Analytical and deal-oriented mindset, comfortable working with financial structures and public-private collaboration
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Political and organizational savvy, with the ability to navigate multi-stakeholder environments
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Bias for action, ownership of outcomes, and consistent follow-through
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Familiarity with Washington County or Southeastern Wisconsin is a plus
Compensation & Benefits
Base Salary: $95,000 – $110,000
Gainshare Opportunity: Up to 30% of base pay
Benefits include:
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Medical, dental, and vision coverage
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401(k) with employer match
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Generous paid time off and holidays
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Life and disability insurance
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Professional development opportunities
Why EDWC?
Our Mission is to fuel growth companies for the creation of quality jobs & economic prosperity countywide. As a part of our team, you will quickly see why working at EDWC is awesome:
- High impact, high consequence work
- Your work is making for “prosperous lives”…does it get any better than that?
- You can literally see and feel a part of the wins / output of your work driving around local communities
- Build relationships across the county and various industries
- Exposure to a variety of types of support and work
- Unmatched flexibility and support of work-life integration
- Integral to an entrepreneurial organization with a reputation for “leading the way”
- Be a part of building and shaping new programs and services
Ready to Make an Impact?
If you enjoy building relationships, structuring solutions, and helping companies expand, we encourage you to apply.
2200 Green Tree Road West Bend, WI 53090 262-335-5769