business development officer

Education: Bachelor's degree. Tasks: Supervise professional and support staff and students. Administer programs to promote industrial and commercial business investment in rural and urban areas. Perform administrative tasks. Recruit and hire staff. 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 an area to encourage industrial and commercial investment. Conduct comparative research on marketing strategies for industrial and commercial products. 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. Evaluate customer service and store environments. Design, conduct and analyze quantitative and qualitative research projects. Develop and implement business plans. Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years. Health benefits: Dental plan. Health care plan.