Business development advisor

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

Work Setting

• Professional association or organization
• Business services
• Business sector

Tasks

• Prepare reports, research papers, educational texts or articles
• Conduct analytical marketing studies
• Consult with clients after sale to provide ongoing support
• Act as spokesperson for an organization
• Supervise office and volunteer staff
• Market business services
• Maintain and manage digital database
• Initiate and maintain contact with the media
• Hire, train, direct and motivate staff
• Answer written and oral inquiries
• Prepare and/or deliver educational, publicity and information programs, materials and sessions
• Write and edit press releases, newsletters and communications materials
• Plan, direct and evaluate the activities of firms and departments that develop and implement advertising campaigns to promote the sales of products and services
• Direct and evaluate establishments and departments that maintain media relations on behalf of businesses, governments and other organizations
• Assist in the preparation of brochures, reports, newsletters and other material
• Oversee the preparation of written material for website content
• Evaluate an organization's Internet presence
• Direct the marketing strategies of establishments
• Analyze market research data to improve business decisions or activities

Supervision

1 to 2 people

Computer and Technology Knowledge

• MS Excel
• MS Office
• MS Outlook
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Word
• MailChimp
• Spreadsheet
• Presentation software
• Electronic mail
• LinkedIn

Area of Work Experience

Marketing

Area of Specialization

Market research

Specialization/Experience (Business Sales and Services)

Negotiation

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Overtime required

Personal Suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility