Business Development Officer

  • North York
  • Markham Centre Financial Securities Inc

Economics, general

  • Business administration and management, general
  • Finance, general
  • Marketing/marketing management, general
  • or equivalent experience

Work setting :

  • Financial institution

Tasks :

  • Develop policies
  • Administer programs to promote industrial and commercial business investment in rural and urban areas
  • 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
  • Prepare reports, research papers, educational texts or articles
  • 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
  • Develop marketing strategies
  • Develop and implement business plans

Computer and technology knowledge :

  • MS Office

Work conditions and physical capabilities :

  • Work under pressure
  • Fast-paced environment

Personal suitability :

  • Client focus
  • Efficient interpersonal skills
  • Flexibility
  • Initiative
  • Judgement
  • Organized
  • Team player

Health benefits :

  • Dental plan
  • Health care plan