Business development officer

Work setting

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
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
Provide consulting services to government and other organizations
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 portfolio of marketing materials
Evaluate customer service and store environments
Develop feasibility studies
Conduct online marketing, E-commerce and Website promotions
Provide consultation on planning and starting of new businesses.
Develop marketing strategies
Ensure appropriate business/commercial licenses are in place
Deliver presentations at conferences, workshops or symposia
Develop and implement business plans
Consult with clients after sale to provide ongoing support
Analyze and interpret data
Identify customers' needs