Business Development Officer

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Develop policies
• Administer programs to promote industrial and commercial business investment in rural and urban areas
• 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 urban and rural areas to encourage industrial and commercial investment
• Provide consulting services to government and other organizations
• 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
• Evaluate customer service and store environments
• Design, conduct and analyze quantitative and qualitative research projects
• Conduct online marketing, E-commerce and Website promotions
• Deliver presentations at conferences, workshops or symposia
• Consult with clients after sale to provide ongoing support

Supervision

• 3-4 people