business development officer

Government of Canada - Atlantic; San Juan de Terranova; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental organization in Canada seeks a qualified professional to develop and implement policies while responding to inquiries from the business community. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree, experience in sales and marketing, and be skilled in MS Office tools. The role requires frequent travel and strong communication abilities. Benefits include a pension plan, health insurance, and paid learning/training opportunities.

Benefits

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Team building opportunities

Parking available

Learning/training paid by employer

Qualifications

• 2 years to less than 3 years of experience in sales and marketing is required.
• Must pass a criminal record check for security purposes.
• Own transportation with a valid driver's licence is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement business plans and marketing strategies.
• Conduct online marketing and E-commerce promotions.
• Respond to enquiries from the business community.
• Deliver presentations at conferences and workshops.

Skills

Client focus

Excellent written communication

Excellent oral communication

Team player

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

MS Excel

MS Office

MS Outlook

MS PowerPoint

MS Windows

MS Word

Tablet computer

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• Bachelor's degree
• or equivalent experience

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

Travel Requirements

Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.

Work Setting

• Business and/or industry
• Financial institution

Responsibilities

• Develop policies
• Perform administrative tasks
• Respond to enquiries from members of the business community concerning development opportunities
• Conduct online marketing, E-commerce and Website promotions
• Develop marketing strategies
• Deliver presentations at conferences, workshops or symposia
• Develop and implement business plans
• Consult with clients after sale to provide ongoing support

Technical Skills

• MS Excel
• MS Office
• MS Outlook
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Windows
• MS Word
• Tablet computer

Type of Experience

• Sales and marketing

Insurance Experience

• Life insurance products
• Health insurance

Area of Specialization

• Investment funds

Security and Safety

• Criminal record check

Transportation / Travel

• Own transportation
• Own vehicle
• Valid driver's licence

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Fast-paced environment
• Attention to detail

Personal Suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Due diligence

Health Benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial Benefits

• Bonus
• Commission
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Pension plan

Other Benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available