Business Development Officer

• 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.

Duties And Responsibilities

• 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.

Key Competencies

• 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