Responsibilities

Tasks

• Develop all kinds of events for publicity, fundraising and information purposes
• Develop communication strategies
• Develop policies
• Evaluate communication strategies and programs
• Oversee the preparation of public written material
• Prepare written material such as reports, briefs, website content
• Produce educational and publicity programs and informational materials to awaken curiosity and interest in the subject matter
• Provide consultation on planning and starting of new businesses.
• Publicize activities, workshops, meetings and other events for fundraising or information purposes
• Supervise professional and support staff and students
• Write speeches, presentations and press releases
• Administer programs to promote industrial and commercial business investment in rural and urban areas
• Perform administrative tasks
• Plan development projects
• Respond to enquiries from members of the business community concerning development opportunities
• Conduct surveys and analyze data on the buying habits and preferences of wholesale and retail consumers
• Conduct comparative research on marketing strategies for industrial and commercial products
• Prepare reports, research papers, educational texts or articles
• Act as spokesperson for an organization
• Advise clients on advertising or sales promotion strategies
• Answer written and oral inquiries
• Assist in the preparation of brochures, reports, newsletters and other material
• Co-ordinate special publicity events and promotions
• Conduct public opinion and attitude surveys
• Gather, research and prepare communications material
• Prepare and/or deliver educational, publicity and information programs, materials and sessions
• 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
• Maintain database of potential franchisees, real estate locations and on-line buy/sell Internet sites
• Ensure appropriate business/commercial licenses are in place
• Develop and implement business plans
• Maintain and manage digital database
• Write and edit press releases, newsletter and communications materials
• Consult with clients after sale to provide ongoing support
• Supervise office and volunteer staff