Business Development Specialist

Mobile Chamber•Mobile, AL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time, onsite role (8:00 am-5:00 pm, remote Friday afternoons) with occasional evening or weekend events as part of community and partner engagement. The Business Development Specialist plays a key role in advancing the Chamber’s mission to strengthen Mobile’s economic vitality. This position blends research, data analysis, marketing, and relationship-building to support business recruitment, retention, and expansion efforts. The Specialist ensures the Chamber’s economic development resources remain accurate, compelling, and accessible—helping position Mobile as a premier destination for business investment.

Requirements

Curiosity and a passion for understanding economic trends, industry data, and community development.
A proactive, self-starting approach to problem-solving and project management.
The ability to build positive relationships and communicate confidently with diverse stakeholders.
Adaptability when priorities shift or new opportunities arise.
Comfort working with numbers, datasets, and digital tools—and the desire to keep improving those skills.
A commitment to accuracy, professionalism, and continuous learning.
A genuine interest in contributing to the growth and prosperity of the Mobile region.

Responsibilities

Research, develop, and maintain industry lists, publications, reports, and maps with up‑to‑date demographic and economic information for the Mobile area.
Oversee the Mobile Metrics dashboard, ensuring regular updates and improvements using current data.
Manage internal and external property databases, updating and adding information as needed.
Participate in meetings and site visits with the business development team.
Assist with Requests for Information (RFIs) by preparing and packaging project materials for prospects.
Manage the quarterly Cost of Living Survey with C2ER and provide comparison data.
Track business development activity—including prospect visits, RFIs, active projects, and pipeline metrics—and prepare reports for partners.
Support lead generation, GIS mapping, existing industry research, and workforce development research in collaboration with the economic development team.
Monitor and report progress on Partners for Growth metrics.
Provide data analysis to support leadership decision‑making.
Prepare ranking and accolade submissions and identify new recognition opportunities.
Coordinate with colleagues and state/local partners to identify assessment and analysis needs.
Research best practices to improve data presentation and delivery.
Support the Chamber’s program of work to enhance economic opportunities for all citizens.
Participate in professional development, staff meetings, and required safety training.
Maintain regular work hours, travel as needed and attend occasional after‑hours meetings or events.
Perform additional duties as assigned.