business development officer

Work setting

• Business and/or industry
• Urban area

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Develop policies
• Supervise professional and support staff and students
• Plan development projects
• Recruit and hire staff
• Respond to enquiries from members of the business community concerning development opportunities
• Conduct comparative research on marketing strategies for industrial and commercial products
• Conduct analytical marketing studies
• 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
• Develop portfolio of marketing materials
• Evaluate customer service and store environments
• Conduct online marketing, E-commerce and Website promotions
• Develop marketing strategies
• Develop and implement business plans
• Consult with clients after sale to provide ongoing support
• Develop and implement marketing strategies
• Identify potential markets
• Develop partnerships for the campaign
• Coordinate projects and programs
• Analyze data

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• Jira
• Salesforce
• MS Excel
• MS Office

Area of work experience

• Product development

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Own tools/equipment

• Computer
• Internet access
• Cellular phone

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• On-site recreation and activities
• Team building opportunities