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Manager, Business Attraction & Expansion

Greater Philadelphia Growth Partnership

[Philadelphia, PA/Hybrid] 

About the Organization

The Greater Philadelphia Growth Partnership is a business-led, cross-sector effort to grow quality jobs and strengthen economic competitiveness and opportunity across Southeastern Pennsylvania. Launched in May 2026, the Partnership unites economic and workforce development leaders from Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties around a shared, data-driven regional growth strategy to coordinate priorities, investments, and action. 

Position Summary

The primary purpose of this position is to contribute to the Greater Philadelphia Growth Partnership’s strategy through the proactive management of its business attraction and expansion initiatives and engagement of key investors and stakeholders in those efforts. The Manager of Business Attraction & Expansion will report directly to the Director of Business Attraction & Expansion. 

The Manager of Business Attraction & Expansion will play a critical role in introducing national and international businesses to the Greater Philadelphia Region, helping local companies expand, and ensuring that businesses and stakeholders have access to information, organizations, and resources that will help them locate and grow in Greater Philadelphia.

Key Responsibilities

Qualifications

Required

• 6+ years of relevant professional experience

Preferred

• Experience in economic development, commercial real estate, and business development preferred.
• Experience with one or more of the Partnership’s opportunity industries (e.g., Biomedical Engineering and Production, Precision Manufacturing in Industrial Technologies, and Enterprise Digital Solutions) and/or the Chamber’s industry sectors (e.g., Life Sciences, Tech, Manufacturing, Defense, Food & Beverage, etc.) of focus is a plus.
• Knowledge of the Greater Philadelphia region and its business and political community and/or understanding of the region's economic landscape.

Work Environment & Travel

This position is funded by the Greater Philadelphia Growth Partnership (GPGP) and supports its strategic priorities; however, employment is with the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia. All employment policies, practices, benefits, and conditions are administered by the Chamber.

The Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia serves an 11-county region spanning southeastern Pennsylvania, southern New Jersey, and northern Delaware. As part of GPGP's economic growth efforts, this role will support business attraction and regional competitiveness initiatives on behalf of the Greater Philadelphia region. The successful candidate will be expected to develop a strong understanding of the tri-state economy, key industry sectors, regional assets, and the public- and private-sector partners that contribute to the region's growth and success.

This hybrid role requires a minimum of two core in-office days per week. Occasional travel throughout the 11-county Greater Philadelphia region is expected for meetings, events, partner engagement activities, and business development initiatives. Out-of-region travel will also be required.

Compensation & Benefits

How to Apply

Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter and resume. Applications that fail to fulfill this requirement will not be considered. 

The Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to building a culturally diverse staff. We strongly encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds.