Director of Client Impact

Frederick, MD (Hybrid)

Salary Not AvailableDirector/Executive5+ years expFull time

Posted 5 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive economic development strategy engagements for a fast-growing consultancy, guiding market positioning and client delivery from discovery to implementation.

  • Own end-to-end client engagements from discovery through implementation.
  • 5+ years in economic development or place-based strategy with complex projects.
  • Demonstrated leadership and ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Lead development of economic development and place-based strategies for clients
  • Guide market positioning, stakeholder engagement, and growth initiatives
  • Oversee client engagements from discovery through implementation
  • Manage project scope, timelines, and deliverables
  • Conduct research, analysis, and strategic recommendations
  • Provide insight into economic development trends and market conditions
  • Build trusted relationships with clients and partners
  • Support business development and proposal development
  • Mentor team members and strengthen consulting capabilities
  • Develop and refine consulting methodologies and standards

Requirements

  • 5+ years experience in economic development, public sector consulting, or place-based strategy
  • Experience managing complex projects and client relationships
  • Strong research, analytical, and writing skills
  • Strategic thinker with strong execution ability
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced consulting environment
  • Demonstrated leadership and collaboration skills

Nice To Have

  • CEcD credential or equivalent experience
  • Experience working with economic development organizations or local governments
  • Consulting or professional services background
  • Marketing or place branding experience
  • Stakeholder engagement and facilitation experience

Benefits

  • Meaningful work impacting communities
  • Collaborative and growth-focused culture
  • Leadership opportunity in a scaling firm
  • Strong professional development support
  • Flexible work environment
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PPR Strategies

Boutique in size and big on heart, PPR Strategies is an economic development consulting agency specializing in communications, strategic planning, and implementation.Bringing an integrated approach and imaginative execution, we help elevate places through the lens of economic development, business support, and investment. With purposeful strategy and palpable energy, our solutions broaden outreach and revenues.Let’s reimagine your extraordinary place! Whether you need a custom communications plan, support developing a new program, or an innovative solution for any problem you’re facing, our team of economic developers and creative professionals is here to help.PPR Strategies is proudly woman-owned and operated.

Founded in 2002
Frederick, Maryland, USA
12 employees (4 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
2.4K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
39.6%
Direct
35.2%
Referral
9.6%
Social
13.3%
Paid
1.5%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~12

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
3 (25% of company)