Business Development Manager

We believe in the mission of our work. We believe that together, we are able to accomplish something life-changing, both for ourselves and for those around us. The Associated strives to find the most talented and dedicated individuals. We are committed to helping our professionals reach their highest potential. Ready for a change? Discover where vision, creativity, and talent come together.

Business Development Manager

Role Overview

The Maryland/Israel Development Center (MIDC) is seeking a Business Development Manager to conduct outreach, marketing and development activities between Maryland and Israeli companies to promote bilateral trade and attract Israeli companies to Maryland. In addition, the Manager will identify new clients by researching prospective accounts and markets, building and maintaining strong business relationships, and developing strategies to increase growth opportunities. This is a hybrid role and the ideal candidate will have strong ties in Montgomery County.

About MIDC

The Maryland/Israel Development Center (MIDC) is a non-profit organization that promotes bilateral trade and economic development between Maryland and Israel. It was established in 1992 after the Maryland Governor and Israeli Ambassador signed the Maryland/Israel Declaration of Cooperation.

A constituent agency of The Associated: Jewish Federation of Baltimore, the MIDC operates as a “public-private partnership” among The Associated, the Maryland Department of Commerce and the Israeli Ministry of Economy and Trade. The Declaration of Cooperation states that the goal of the organization is “to stimulate the growth of employment opportunities in Maryland and Israel by promoting contacts and exchanges among the business, scientific, academic and community leaders of both places.”

To learn more about MIDC, visit https://marylandisrael.org/.

Essential Job Functions:

• Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Generate leads and manage clients and prospects to conclude Maryland/Israel business deals
• Contact entrepreneurs, executives and investors to pursue Maryland/Israel business opportunities.
• Manage the MIDC’s client tracking system
• Plan and execute the MIDC’s corporate partnering programs, missions and trade shows
• Coordinate business and delegation visits to Israel and Maryland
• Assist in marketing and representing MIDC projects and programs to the Maryland and Israeli business and Jewish communities and the public
• Network with Maryland and Israeli businesspeople, government officials, scientists, investors, the MIDC’s Israeli representatives and the public regarding trade, economic and technological links between both communities
• Research and write reports and studies for businesses, the MIDC Board of Directors, Maryland Department of Business and Economic Development and The Associated: Jewish Community Federation of Baltimore on Maryland/Israel economic development matters, and package and present information to clients, the board, volunteers and the public
• Contribute articles for the Maryland/Israel Trade News
• Coordinate various marketing fulfillment duties including direct mail, packages, letters, catalogs and other sales literature
• Promote MIDC’s marketing, events and MIDC membership

Skills and Requirements:

• Three years business experience preferably in sales, marketing or business development
• A bachelor’s degree in business, economics, marketing or a related field
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Knowledge of Israel and Hebrew is helpful
• Reliable transportation

Compensation & Benefits

Salary Range:  $ 70,000-$80,000 and is commensurate with experience.

Application Process – Electronic submissions are required

MIDC offers a hybrid work environment with a competitive package, including health insurance, 401k, employer-paid life insurance and long-term disability, flexible spending plan, and a complimentary membership to the Jewish Community Center of Greater Baltimore. We make work/life balance a priority offering generous paid holidays, vacation/sick time and parental leave.

This job ad is not intended to be all-inclusive, but to describe the general nature and level of work to be performed.

The Associated: Jewish Community Federation of Baltimore and its Agencies are equal opportunity employers, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, marital status, citizenship, veteran's status, physical or mental disability that does not prohibit the performance of essential job functions (with or without reasonable accommodation) or any other basis protected by federal, or applicable, state or local law.