business development officer

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Develop policies
• Administer programs to promote industrial and commercial business investment in rural and urban areas
• Plan development projects
• Respond to enquiries from members of the business community concerning development opportunities
• Provide advice on procedures and requirements for government approval of development proposals
• Conduct surveys and analyze data on the buying habits and preferences of wholesale and retail consumers
• Develop social and economic profiles of an area to encourage industrial and commercial investment
• Conduct comparative research on marketing strategies for industrial and commercial products
• Prepare reports, research papers, educational texts or articles
• Conduct social or economic surveys on local, regional, or international areas to assess development of potential and future trends
• Review and evaluate commercial or industrial development proposals
• Design market research questionnaires
• Develop portfolio of marketing materials
• Evaluate customer service and store environments
• Conduct online marketing, E-commerce and Website promotions
• Develop marketing strategies
• Consult with clients after sale to provide ongoing support
• Co-ordinate work activities with other departments
• Assess business opportunities and develop strategies

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Office
• MS Outlook
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Word
• Spreadsheet
• Google Drive

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Fast-paced environment
• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Quick learner