Business Development Officer

Work Term: Permanent
Work Language: English
Hours: 40 hours per week
Education: Bachelor's degree
Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years
Work setting
Urban area
Tasks
Develop policies
Perform administrative tasks
Plan development projects
Recruit and hire staff
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
Conduct comparative research on marketing strategies for industrial and commercial products
Prepare reports, research papers, educational texts or articles
Conduct analytical marketing studies
Review and evaluate commercial or industrial development proposals
Design market research questionnaires
Develop portfolio of marketing materials
Conduct online marketing, E-commerce and Website promotions
Maintain database of potential franchisees, real estate locations and on-line buy/sell Internet sites
Develop marketing strategies
Ensure appropriate business/commercial licenses are in place
Deliver presentations at conferences, workshops or symposia
Develop and implement business plans
Supervision
1 to 2 people
Computer and technology knowledge
MS Excel
MS Office
MS Outlook
MS PowerPoint
MS Windows
MS Word
Security and safety
Basic security clearance
Transportation/travel information
Travel expenses paid by employer
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Tight deadlines
Attention to detail
Personal suitability
Accurate
Efficient interpersonal skills
Flexibility
Initiative
Organized
Team player
Financial benefits
Bonus
Other benefits
Free parking available