About this role
Education: Bachelor's degree. Work setting: Urban area. Tasks: 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. Conduct surveys and analyze data on the buying habits and preferences of wholesale and retail consumers. Conduct comparative research on marketing strategies for industrial and commercial products. 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. Evaluate customer service and store environments. 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. 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. Supervision: No supervision responsibility. Computer and technology knowledge: MS Excel. MS Office. MS Outlook. MS PowerPoint. MS Windows. MS Word. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Work under pressure. Tight deadlines. Fast-paced environment. Attention to detail. Large workload. Personal suitability: Accurate. Client focus. Dependability. Efficient interpersonal skills. Excellent oral communication. Excellent written communication. Flexibility. Initiative. Judgement. Organized. Reliability. Team player. Integrity. Due diligence. Screening questions: Do you have experience working in this field?. Experience: 5 years or more. Employment terms options: Overtime required.