Halifax Partnership is Halifax's public-private economic development organization. The Partnership drives and accelerates economic growth by selling and marketing Halifax to the world to attract business, talent, and investment, helping businesses reach their full potential, and tracking and reporting Halifax's economic progress.

Reporting to the Vice President, Investment Attraction & Business Development, the

Director, Business Growth & Trade Development

will lead Business Retention & Expansion (BRE) efforts with a priority focus on supporting growth, overcoming barriers to exporting, labour market development and opportunities for productivity enhancement. This position is 75% externally focused (meeting face-to-face with companies) and 25% internally focused.





This role is key to the Halifax Partnership's focus on driving GDP per capita growth through investment attraction, business expansion, and export growth.

Qualifications Education

Undergraduate degree in business, marketing or other related discipline.

Economic Development Certification will be considered an asset.

Experience

7+ years' experience in business development, economic development or B2B enterprise sales.

Experience in delivering a comprehensive BRE program preferred.

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📌 Director of Business Growth & Trade Development (Halifax Regional Municipality)
🏢 Halifax Partnership
📍 Halifax Regional Municipality