Business development officer

Languages

English

Education

Bachelor's degree

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

Ability to Supervise

5-10 people

Security and Safety

Criminal record check

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Work under pressure, Tight deadlines, Fast-paced environment, Overtime required, Large workload, Attention to detail

Work Location Information

Urban area

Personal Suitability

Judgement, Organized, Client focus, Team player, Dependability, Excellent oral communication, Effective interpersonal skills, Accurate, Reliability, Flexibility, Excellent written communication, Initiative

Additional Skills

Supervise professional and support staff and students, Recruit and hire staff

Business Equipment and Computer Applications

MS Office, MS Outlook, MS Windows

Specific Skills

Develop policies, Plan development projects, Develop venture capital sources, Respond to enquiries from members of the business community concerning development opportunities, Develop social and economic profiles of urban and rural areas to encourage industrial and commercial investment, Prepare reports, research papers, educational texts or articles, Review and evaluate commercial or industrial development proposals, Design, conduct and analyze quantitative and qualitative research projects, Develop feasibility studies, Conduct online marketing, E-commerce and Website promotions, Maintain database of potential franchisees, real estate locations and on-line buy/sell Internet sites, Prepare funding applications, Develop marketing strategies, Develop and implement business plans

Work Setting

Business and/or industry