Business Development Officer

Work setting

• Business and/or industry
• Work in employer's/client's home
• Consulting firm
• Various locations
• Willing to relocate
• Relocation costs not covered by employer
• Advertising, marketing and public relations agency

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Perform administrative tasks
• Plan development projects
• Respond to enquiries from members of the business community concerning development opportunities
• Conduct surveys and analyze data on the buying habits and preferences of wholesale and retail consumers
• Prepare reports, research papers, educational texts or articles
• Design market research questionnaires
• Evaluate customer service and store environments
• Design, conduct and analyze quantitative and qualitative research projects
• Develop feasibility studies
• Conduct online marketing, E-commerce and Website promotions
• Develop marketing strategies
• Deliver presentations at conferences, workshops or symposia
• Develop and implement business plans
• Consult with clients after sale to provide ongoing support

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• Excel Visual Basic for Applications (VBA)
• Microsoft Publisher
• MS Excel
• MS Office
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Windows
• MS Word
• Database management
• Tablet computer
• WordPress

Area of work experience

• Product development
• Tourism

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Own tools/equipment

• Computer
• Internet access
• Cellular phone

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Integrity

Benefits

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Commission
• Mileage paid

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Other benefits
• Parking available