Business Development Officer

Employment status: Full-time, temporary

Job requirements Languages: English; knowledge of Mandarin will be a distinct advantage as we develop business opportunities in China

Education: University degree in business or marketing.

Experience: 2 years or more in business development activities

Security and Safety: Criminal record check

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities:

• Work under pressure;
• Repetitive tasks;
• Attention to detail;
• Tight deadlines; to stand the pressure of a growing company, willing to travel approx. 50% of the time

Job Duties

• Meet clients and market company products;
• Represent the company and act on behalf of the company in negotiations and strategic planning with clients and in dealing with regulatory authorities in China
• Develop policies and administer programs to promote commercial business investment
• Plan development projects and coordinate activities with representatives of enterprises, community and business associations and government agencies
• Assess business opportunities and develop strategies to attract venture capital
• Respond to inquiries from members of the business community and general public concerning development opportunities
• Review and evaluate commercial development proposals and provide advice on procedures and requirements for government approval
• Conduct comparative research on marketing strategies for the company's products
• Plan and develop E-commerce strategies - On both national and international E- Commerce platforms
• Design market research questionnaire
• Conduct social or economic surveys on selected areas in China to assess development potential and future trends
• Review and evaluate commercial or industrial development proposals and provide advice on procedures and requirements for government approval in China
• Conduct surveys and analyze data on the buying habits and preferences of wholesale or retail customers
• Conduct research on consumers, competitors and the market place in China to identify trends to optimize marketing strategies for industrial and commercial products
• Analyze promotional and marketing campaigns to identify areas of improvements
• Prepare reports on business development activities conducted in China

Skills Requirements and Personal Suitability:

• Effective interpersonal skills;
• Flexibility andAccurate;
• Team player;
• Excellent oral and written communication;
• Dependability,Organized andDiligent.
• Attention to details;
• Reliability and a good sense of responsibility as well as self-confidence and quick decision-making capabilities.
• Ability to work independently is an advantage.