Greater St. Louis, Inc. is hiring a Vice President, Partnerships and Industry Development - a strategic leadership role at the intersection of innovation, business attraction, and regional economic development. Reporting to the Chief Business Attraction Officer, this position will strengthen existing industry cluster initiatives and launch new ones where gaps exist, driving inclusive growth across key sectors.

This is a meaningful opportunity for a leader who’s passionate about building regional connections, advancing equitable economic outcomes, and collaborating with local businesses, civic leaders, and community organizations to shape the future of St. Louis.

Another Source’s client, Greater St. Louis, Inc., is recruiting Vice President, Partnerships and Industry Development to join their team onsite in St. Louis, MO.  

Internally titled: VP, Industry Cluster Initiatives 

Here is more about Greater St. Louis, Inc and this opportunity:  

Greater St. Louis, Inc. (GSL) brings together business and civic leaders to create jobs, drive inclusive economic growth, and increase the St. Louis metro area’s global competitiveness.  

To learn more about Greater St. Louis, Inc., visit: https://greaterstlinc.com/  

What you will be doing: 

The STL 2030 Jobs Plan outlines several industry clusters that will drive inclusive economic growth in the metro area in the decades to come. Some of these industry clusters have a robust support structure in place to accelerate the growth of the sector, while others do not.  

The Vice President of Partnerships and Industry Development will be GSL’s liaison to existing industry cluster initiatives across the region, while also building and scaling new initiatives and programs for sectors that lack support.  

Outcomes:   

Successful outcomes for the employee in this position include:  

• Strengthen relationships with industry cluster partners across the region  

• Develop strategic plans for new target industry clusters in consultation with partners and stakeholders  

• Launch pilot programming identified in sector strategies  

• Secure funding through public and private grants that allows GSL and partner organizations to scale industry cluster support  

Essential Functions: 

• Serve as a liaison between GSL and external industry cluster initiatives, identifying ways GSL can support and help partners scale existing efforts  

• Develop new sector strategies outlining tactical recommendations to grow innovation, entrepreneurship, talent, and the global reputation of the region’s target industry clusters  

• Identify KPIs for cluster development  

• Solicit input and rally support from regional stakeholders  

• Design and execute pilot programming identified in sector strategies   

• Secure public and private grants to support and scale cluster initiatives and programming  

• Execute GSL’s commitments as part of the Build Back Better Regional Challenge, spearheading the development of a baseline study and strategic roadmap for the advanced manufacturing industry cluster  

• Support the development of GSL’s GeoFutures initiative into a sustainable and mature industry cluster backbone  

• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by Greater St. Louis, Inc.  

Characteristics Needed for Position: 

• Excellent project management skills and ability to multitask  

• Exceptional critical and strategic thinking  

• Impeccable presentation, writing and communication skills  

• High degree of emotional intelligence and savvy to navigate complex political environments  

• Comfort with ambiguity and ability to work in a fast-paced environment  

• Exceptional standards of quality, attention to detail, and follow-through  

• Willingness to work irregular and intense hours, as needed, to manage priority projects on critical deadlines  

Education & Experience Required: 

• Bachelor’s degree required   

• 4–6 years of experience in a field such as economic or workforce development or private sector consulting  

• Demonstrated project management and leadership experience  

Travel and Schedule:  

Could require travel based on project demands. Must be available during standard business hours. May be required to work more than 8 hours during a workday as project deadlines demand. Must be available to work occasional off-hours. Events and meetings will involve some early mornings, evenings, and weekends. Must be able to work on a full-time basis, under time constraints and in an intense, fast-paced, results-oriented environment.  

Salary and Benefits: 

Greater St. Louis, Inc. offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including health, dental and vision insurance, paid time off, holidays, and 401(K) with a Company match. 

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement of Inclusion   

Greater St. Louis, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer which extends equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all qualified individuals, with regard to all terms and conditions of employment.  

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