Business Development Officer

Overview

Position:
Business Development Officer

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly motivated and results-driven Business Development Officer to join our growing team. The ideal candidate will have a strong sales background, excellent communication skills, and a passion for building relationships with clients. As a Business Development Officer, you will be responsible for identifying and pursuing new business opportunities, developing and maintaining relationships with clients, and promoting our services to potential clients.

• Develop policies and administer programs to promote industrial and commercial business investment in urban and rural areas
• Design market research questionnaires
• Conduct social or economic surveys on local, regional or national areas to assess development potential and future trends
• Plan development projects and coordinate activities with representatives of a wide variety of industrial and commercial enterprises, community and business associations and government agencies
• Assess business opportunities and develop strategies to attract venture capital
• Respond to enquiries from members of the business community and general public concerning development opportunities
• Review and evaluate commercial or industrial development proposals and provide advice on procedures and requirements for government approval
• Conduct surveys and analyze data on the buying habits and preferences of wholesale or retail consumers
• Evaluate customer service and store environments
• Conduct research on consumers, competitors and the market place to identify trends to optimize marketing strategies for industrial and commercial products
• Analyze promotional and marketing campaigns to identify improvements
• Develop social and economic profiles of urban and rural areas to encourage industrial and commercial investment and development
• Prepare reports, research papers, educational texts or articles
• Develop and apply E-commerce strategies
• Provide consultation on planning and starting of new businesses

• Bachelor s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a sales or business development role, preferably in the staffing industry
• Proven track record of meeting and exceeding sales targets
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and CRM software
• Valid driver s license and access to a vehicle for travel to client meetings

If you are passionate about sales and have a drive to succeed, we want to hear from you! Apply now to become a part of our team and help us continue to deliver top-quality staffing solutions to our clients in Vancouver and beyond.