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Posted: January 22, 2026 (1 day ago)

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Rural Business Development Manager

Loudoun County

Economic Development

Fresh

Location

Salary

$77,950.11 - $136,412.69

per year

Closes

January 27, 2026

Job Description

Summary

This role involves helping rural and agricultural businesses in Loudoun County, Virginia, grow by attracting new companies and supporting existing ones through marketing events, problem-solving services, and networking.

You'll work closely with a team to promote the area as a great place for business expansion, attending meetings and occasional travel.

It's ideal for someone energetic who enjoys building relationships and learning about different industries to provide practical solutions.

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, International Studies, International Economic Development, Public Administration, Marketing, Communications, or related field
  • Three years of related work experience, preferably in project management
  • Equivalent combination of education and experience accepted
  • Ability to learn and become a subject matter expert in industries
  • Availability for early morning, evening, weekend work, and occasional travel (1-2 times per year)
  • Hybrid schedule requiring 4-5 days in the office
  • Successful completion of criminal background check, credit check, and DMV driving record check

Full Job Description

Requirements

Elevate your career while making an impact on a local community! Are you a dynamic business development professional with a passion for working with agricultural or rural-based businesses? Do you thrive on helping businesses to find solutions to their challenges that impact their operations? If so, we have an extraordinary opportunity for you! As a Rural Business Development Manager, you will spearhead efforts to grow existing rural businesses and to attract new ones to Loudoun, Virginia, by positioning yourself as a trusted partner with concrete solutions for businesses exploring expansion of their operations.

The selected candidate will become part of a dynamic and cooperative team of highly skilled professionals committed to enhancing business retention and attraction for Loudoun. For the rural sector, this is achieved through marketing programs such as the Loudoun Spring and Fall Farm Tours, Take Loudoun Home for the Holidays, and Loudoun Farmer Trading Cards, as well as through strategic initiative solutions like the Ombudsman and Real Estate Intelligence services. The department has an in-person office culture with four to five days of working in person at the office. This position is expected to attend a variety of trade sector organization meetings and events after hours and may also travel one to two times per year as part of business development initiatives to recruit companies in Loudoun’s targeted industries. Expertise in any single industry is not required, but a proven track record demonstrating abilities to learn and become a subject matter expert in an industry is expected.


Hiring salary is commensurate with experience.



Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Business, International Studies, International Economic Development, Public Administration, Marketing, Communications, or related field; three (3) years of related work experience preferably in project management; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

International Economic Development Council’s (IEDC’s) Certified Economic Developer (CEcD) certification is
preferred.

Additional Information

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check, credit check and DMV driving record check.
Early morning, evening and/or weekend work as needed.


Hybrid schedule of 4-5 days in the office.

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Posted on NEOGOV: 1/22/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/23/2026

Source: NEOGOV | ID: neogov-loudoun-5209194