RECRUITMENT BROCHURE AVAILABLE AT: https://lvgea.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/SVP-Recruitment-Brochure.pdf The Senior Vice President (SVP) of Business Development is a key executive leadership role responsible for driving regional economic growth, investment attraction, and business expansion initiatives in Southern Nevada. This position oversees strategic partnerships, business recruitment, industry engagement, and investment strategies to enhance the economic vitality of the region. Reporting directly to the President & CEO, the SVP plays a critical role in advancing Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance (LVGEA)'s mission to diversify the economy and foster job creation.Critically, in the near term, the individual in this role will be tasked with a complete review of all business development processes and functions, and the development of a new structured lead generation, existing business support, and pipeline development and service program. This program of work will include leading the utilization of lead identification tools, research software, site database tools, and proposal systems and training and overseeing all business development team performance in these areas.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONSDevelop and implement strategic initiatives to attract new businesses and industries to Southern Nevada.Cultivate relationships with corporate executives, site selectors, corporate real estate professionals and key investors to promote the region as a business destination.Lead business recruitment, retention, and expansion efforts, ensuring alignment with regional economic priorities.Manage and direct the business development team to ensure success and achievement of organizational initiatives as approved by the Board of Directors.Serve as a visible leader in the region and acting in place of the President & CEO when needed whether in a management, public speaking, or other capacity.Build and maintain strong relationships with government agencies, business leaders, economic development organizations, and key regional stakeholders to facilitate economic development projects.Ensure strong organizational updates and maintenance of customer relationship management (CRM) database on potential and current prospects, leads and business multipliers, creating and proactively providing up to date reports on progress to senior leadership.Represent LVGEA in public forums, industry events, and high-profile business negotiations.Conduct and oversee economic impact assessments to inform business development strategies.Utilize business intelligence to identify growth opportunities and competitive advantages.Monitor industry trends and best practices and provide data-driven recommendations to attract and retain businesses.Oversee ongoing value proposition development and compilation of client request for information responses as well as program execution for familiarization tours, trade shows, and lead generation activities including proactive target sector and industry related events.Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success of business development initiatives.Ensure alignment between LVGEA's strategic vision, economic growth objectives, and regional policy initiatives.Ensuring extreme and positive relationships and collaboration with local and state economic development partners and professionals.Educational Background:Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Economic Development, Finance, Public Policy, Urban Planning, or a related field (required).Master's degree (MBA, MPA, or equivalent) in Business, Economic Development, or a related field (preferred).Professional certifications such as Certified Economic Developer (CEcD), Economic Development Finance Professional (EDFP), or similar credentials highly desired.Professional Experience:7+ years of leadership experience in economic development, corporate investment, business attraction, or public-private partnerships.+ years in a supervisory role.Proven success in securing major business investments, corporate relocations, and expansion projects.Strong background in government relations, regulatory policy, and incentive negotiations.Established national network and positive reputation within the site selection, business, investment, and economic development sectors, with a proven ability to foster strategic relationships.Experience managing a team, providing mentorship, and overseeing cross-functional collaboration within public and private sectors.History of developing and implementing data-driven business development strategies to support regional economic growth.Experience with financial modeling, incentive structuring, and investment forecasting to support business attraction efforts. Submit cover letter and resume to [email protected]