Business Development Officer

Competitor Analysis

Conduct regular market scanning and competitor benchmarking. (pricing, products/services, positioning, strategies)

Prepare competitive intelligence reports and SWOT analyses for executive review.

Monitor industry trends, threats, and emerging opportunities that may affect the company's market position.

Business Introduction

Identify and evaluate new business opportunities, potential partnerships, and untapped markets.

Prepare company profiles, proposals, and presentation materials for prospective clients/partners.

Represent the company in initial business meetings, industry engagements, and networking activities, as directed by the CEO.

Data Analytics

Gather, consolidate, analyze, and interpret business, sales, and market data to support corporate strategic planning.

Develop dashboards, scorecards, and reports (KPIs, sales trends, market share, growth metrics) for executive use.

Provide data-backed recommendations and forecasts to guide strategic decisions.

Executive Reporting & Support

Report findings, insights, and recommendations directly to the President and CEO on a regular basis.

Support strategic planning sessions, board presentations, and executive decision-making.

Translate high-level executive directives into actionable plans and monitor implementation.

Coordinate with other departments (Sales, Marketing, Finance, Operations) to align on corporate strategic initiatives without overlapping existing Business Development department functions.

JOB SPECIFICATION / QUALIFICATION:

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Economics, Data Analytics, Finance, or related field; Master's degree an advantage.

Minimum 3-5 years of relevant experience in corporate planning, strategic research, market intelligence, or data analytics.

Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.

Excellent presentation and communication skills, with experience presenting to senior management/executives.

Proficient in data analysis tools. (Excel, Power BI, Tableau, or similar)

High level of discretion given direct exposure to confidential executive-level information.

Strategic and analytical thinking

Business acumen

Strong written and verbal communication

Attention to detail and accuracy

Confidentiality and professionalism

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision