Develop policies
Supervise professional and support staff and students
Administer programs to promote industrial and commercial business investment in rural and urban areas
Perform administrative tasks
Plan development projects
Develop venture capital sources
Recruit and hire staff
Respond to enquiries from members of the business community concerning development opportunities
Provide advice on procedures and requirements for government approval of development proposals
Conduct surveys and analyze data on the buying habits and preferences of wholesale and retail consumers
Develop social and economic profiles of an area to encourage industrial and commercial investment
Conduct comparative research on marketing strategies for industrial and commercial products
Prepare reports, research papers, educational texts or articles
Provide consulting services to government and other organizations
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
Design, conduct and analyze quantitative and qualitative research projects
Develop feasibility studies
Conduct online marketing, E-commerce and Website promotions
Maintain database of potential franchisees, real estate locations and on-line buy/sell Internet sites
Prepare funding applications
Provide consultation on planning and starting of new businesses.
Develop marketing strategies
Ensure appropriate business/commercial licenses are in place
Deliver presentations at conferences, workshops or symposia
Develop and implement business plans
Consult with clients after sale to provide ongoing support
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