Site Development & Investment Attraction Director

Job Description

Site Development & Investment Attraction Director Site Development & Investment Attraction Director Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) Location: Remote (Wisconsin‑based) Employment Type: Full-time, Exempt Reports To: Senior Director of Business & Investment Attraction Contact: recruiting@wedc.org | 608‑210‑6845 About WEDC: The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) works with businesses, communities, and partners statewide to foster innovation, support job creation, and strengthen Wisconsin’s competitive position. Driven by a mission to make Wisconsin the best place to live, work, and build a business, WEDC is a purpose-driven organization that values integrity, collaboration, and forward-thinking solutions, and invests in its people so they can help invest in Wisconsin’s future. WEDC is a Wisconsin-based organization with a remote-work-first environment. Remote work is expected to be performed in the state of Wisconsin. Role Overview & Key Responsibilities: The Site Development & Investment Attraction Director leads efforts to identify, develop, and promote industrial sites that support business attraction and investment across Wisconsin. This role combines strategic site development, stakeholder engagement, and industry alignment to strengthen the state’s competitive position for large-scale projects. In this role, you will: Lead industrial site development initiatives that support business attraction efforts Identify and advance development-ready sites for manufacturing, logistics, and other industrial users Serve as a subject matter expert on site readiness, infrastructure, and permitting requirements Build and maintain relationships with site selectors, corporate real estate