Business Development Officer
Business Development Officer
JOB SUMMARY: Reporting to the Chief Operations Officer, this position is primarily responsible for identifying profitable business opportunities, developing and maintaining marketing strategies, advertising, organizing events, and coordinating marketing plans and promotional activities where necessary.
Duties include but not limited to the following:
10. Assist with the development of methods for the generation of awareness through social media
11. Arrange for the effective distribution of marketing materials via various media
12. Source advertising opportunities and placing advertisements in traditional/online media
13. Organize and attend events that impacts the sector in which the organization operates; develops special events as required
14. Liaise with various other departments in the organization to ensure participation and collaboration in promotional activities
15. Works with the management team to develop / innovate products and services
16. Works with the Chief Operations Officer to develop marketing plans, which will focus on meeting organizational objectives.
17. Assist with the development and implementation of a company-wide go-to-market plan, working with relevant departments to execute.
18. Maintains relationship with clients of the organization to ensure that their needs can be met.
MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Advertising, Public Relations, Journalism or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE Five (5) years professional experience in a Sales / Marketing, or Corporate Communications environment in the Energy or Oil & Gas Sector
SPECIAL ABILITIES AND APTITUDES
Excellent writing skills
Excellent verbal communication skills Networking, prospecting, public speaking and presentation skills
Computer literate
Knowledge of metrics and analytics and understanding of campaign effectiveness
Knowledge of social media marketing and website content management
Knowledge of PR, marketing and planning events
Knowledge of graphic arts will be an asset.
ATTRIBUTES:
Friendly, confident and enjoys dealing with a variety of people
Confidentiality
Must be creative, dynamic and innovative
Ability to contribute individually, and lead, manage or participate in cross-functional teams
Ability to create great working relationships with all levels within the company and across multiple disciplines and work well under pressure, flexible and co-operative