Business Development AssociateInterested applicants should please email a cover letter and résumé to:
Carrie Simmons at csimmons@WorldBusinessChicago.com
World Business Chicago (WBC) is a not-for-profit economic development organization chaired by Mayor Rahm
Emanuel and led by a board of top private sector executives. World Business Chicago leads Chicago’s business
retention, attraction, and expansion efforts and raises the city’s position as a premier global business destination.
WBC fosters private sector growth through the advancement of a business-friendly environment that attracts
world-class talent.
WBC is seeking a full-time Business Development Associate to work with the business development team in
assisting companies that are seeking to locate or expand in the area, facilitating the retention of companies
already in the area, and approaching companies that would benefit from a relocation or expansion into the
Chicago area.
Under the direction of Senior Business Development staff, the Associate will:
Contribute to the development and implementation of proactive outreach strategies designed to identify
and recruit targeted companies
Assist in responding to client requests for information and proposals, including the collection and
analysis of real estate opportunities, incentive programs, industry trends, workforce characteristics,
business environment and other related information
Conduct quantitative and qualitative research in connection with special economic development projects
Prepare marketing presentations and promotional materials in connection with business development
events and meetings
Provide support to the organization and conduct of selected tradeshows, professional conferences, and
special events
Collaborate and maintain relationships with partner economic development agencies and organizations
The ideal candidate is client-focused, proactive, highly responsive, and results and goal-oriented. We seek
candidates with excellent verbal communication, written communication, and presentation skills. The candidate
should be able to organize and manage information for the production of internal reports. The candidate is a
team player with strong business and work ethic and has the ability to maintain confidentiality. Some travel
required. Minimum of 2 years of experience in economic development or real estate and a bachelor’s degree in
business, planning, policy, or a related field is desired.
If interested, please send a cover letter and résumé to:
Carrie Simmons
World Business Chicago
177 N. State St., Ste. 500
Chicago, Illinois, 60601
OR: csimmons@WorldBusinessChicago.com
Due to the large volume of applications we receive, we will not be able to reply individually to each applicant.
Once you have sent in your application, please do not contact us unless we ask you for further information.
World Business Chicago is an equal opportunity employer.