business development officer

Education

• Bachelor's degree

Work setting

• Consulting firm
• Various locations
• Industry
• Private company, corporation or industry

Tasks

• Perform administrative tasks
• Plan development projects
• 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
• Design market research questionnaires
• Conduct online marketing, E-commerce and Website promotions
• Provide consultation on planning and starting of new businesses.
• Develop marketing strategies
• Deliver presentations at conferences, workshops or symposia
• Develop and implement business plans
• Consult with clients after sale to provide ongoing support
• Oversee the analysis of data and information
• Manage contracts
• Advise senior management
• Plan and organize daily operations

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Excel
• MS Office
• MS Outlook
• MS Word
• MS Access
• Data analysis software

Transportation / travel information

• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Personal suitability

• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Team player
• Values and ethics

Experience

• 2 years to less than 3 years

Employment terms options

• Morning
• Day

Health benefits

• Health care plan

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Supports newcomers and / or refugees with foreign credential recognition

Support for Indigenous people

• Provides cultural competency training and / or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers