Industry Recruiter, Manufacturing

State of Oklahoma

Industry Recruiter assisting manufacturing companies to establish operations in Oklahoma. Focus on attracting and expanding businesses across rural and metropolitan communities in the state.

Posted 5/15/2026full-timeOklahoma City • Oklahoma • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $80,000 - $95,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Identify, attract, and recruit manufacturing and advanced manufacturing companies to establish operations in Oklahoma
Develop and maintain relationships with site selectors, consultants, industry executives, and other key stakeholders
Represent Oklahoma’s business advantages to domestic and international prospects through targeted outreach, trade shows, industry events, and one-on-one meetings
Collaborate with internal teams, local economic development organizations, utility partners, and state/local leadership to respond to project leads and develop competitive proposals

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in business, economics, marketing, economic development, or a related field (master’s preferred)
Minimum 4 years of experience in business recruitment, economic development, manufacturing, or a related field
existing relationships within manufacturing industries and site selection networks are strongly preferred
Must be proficient in Microsoft software, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Ability to travel frequently within Oklahoma and occasionally out-of-state or internationally

Benefits

Comp & perks

comprehensive benefits package
generous benefit allowance to offset the cost of insurance premiums for employees and their eligible dependents

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Hard Skills & Tools

business recruitmenteconomic developmentmanufacturing

Soft Skills

relationship buildingcommunicationcollaborationstakeholder engagement

Certifications

Bachelor’s degreeMaster’s degree (preferred)