business development officer

Education

• Bachelor's degree

Tasks

• Develop policies
• Administer programs to promote industrial and commercial business investment in rural and urban areas
• 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
• 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 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
• Design market research questionnaires
• Develop feasibility studies
• 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

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Initiative
• Reliability

Experience

• 2 years to less than 3 years

Employment terms options

• Morning
• Day

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan

Support for persons with disabilities

• Provides physical accessibility accommodations (for example : ramps, elevators, etc.)

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and / or refugees

Support for youths

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment

Support for Veterans

• Offers flexible onboarding options to allow Veterans to gradually adapt to the civilian workplace (for example : gradually increasing hours and responsibilities, etc.)

Support for Indigenous people

• Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations

Support for mature workers

• Offers resources to help mature workers plan their retirement (for example : financial planning, access to pension and benefits, lifestyle adjustments, etc.)

Supports for visible minorities

• Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities