Business Development Specialist

Business Development Specialist

Posting Date: 3/20/26 Work Type: Onsite

About the Mobile Chamber

We’re a connector, convener, and champion for a thriving business community — working every day to strengthen our region’s economic future.

Mission The Chamber will be the leading catalyst for economic expansion in the Mobile area, building more opportunity and an enhanced quality of life for all citizens and serving as a proactive change agent for the business needs to drive regional economic prosperity.

How We work

We show up with purpose, communicate openly, and work collaboratively to support our members, our partners, and each other—always with a positive, community-focused mindset.

About Our Economic Development Team

We’re a fast‑moving, impact‑driven team strengthening the local economy through business recruitment, industry support, talent attraction, and workforce development. We don’t just respond to change — we shape it. If you’re energized by building partnerships, telling a region’s story, and helping employers access the talent they need to grow, you’ll thrive here.

About the Role

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.

This Business Development Specialist Will:

• 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.

What Helps you Succeed in This Role:

• 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.

Compensation

We offer a competitive annual salary based on current market data as well as your experience, skills, and background.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support your health, financial security, and work‑life balance. Our benefits include:

Health & Wellness

• Employer contributes 50% of the medical premium
• Employer contributes a portion of the dental premium
• Vision coverage (employee‑paid)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Dependent Care Account (DCA)
• Employer‑paid basic life insurance
• Employer‑paid short‑term disability (STD) and long‑term disability (LTD)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Travel Assistance Program for additional support resources
• Voluntary supplemental life insurance
• Voluntary accident and critical illness insurance

Retirement & Financial Benefits

• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
• Financial wellness resources

Time Off & Work Flexibility

• Paid Time Off
• 12 paid holidays each year
• Remote Friday afternoons

Hiring Timeline

We keep our process simple and communicative — you’ll always know where you stand.

• Application Review: Ongoing with quick outreach
• Interviews: Up to three conversations
• Decision: Usually within 4–5 weeks
• Communication Promise: Whether you advance or not, you will hear from us

Equal Employment Opportunity & ADA Statement

The Mobile Chamber is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable laws.