Business Development Officer

BRIGHTER STAFFING AGENCY; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic staffing agency in Vancouver is seeking a motivated Business Development Officer to identify new business opportunities and nurture client relationships. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and at least 2 years of experience in sales or business development. Strong communication, negotiation, and organizational skills are essential. The role involves developing strategies to promote business investment and evaluating commercial proposals. Join us to deliver top-quality solutions to clients in Vancouver and beyond.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Valid driver's license and access to a vehicle for travel to client meetings.

Responsibilities

• Develop policies to promote industrial and commercial business investment.
• Conduct surveys and analyze data on consumer habits.
• Prepare reports and educational texts.
• Provide consultation on planning new businesses.

Skills

Sales background

Communication skills

Relationship building

Negotiation skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

CRM software

Job description

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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.