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business development officer

Posted on December 04, 2024 by Employer details Inclusions East Inc.

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*Job Purpose * Provide support to Executive Director and Board of Directors in operation of multiple enterprises including a retail outlet within Kingswood Centre, a division of Inclusions East. *Major Accountabilities* The BDO is responsible as a key support to the Executive Director. Additional responsibilities for new revenue streams and overseeing present and developing business opportunities for Kingswood Centre and the Kingswood Outlet. Strategic planning is a key part of this role. Duties of the Business Development Officer include but not limited to: *New Business Development* * Prospect for potential areas of business development * Meet potential contacts by growing, maintaining, and leveraging your network. * Research and build relationships with new business contacts. * Develop proposals that speaks to business client?s needs, concerns, and objectives. * Present new products and services and enhance existing relationships * Participate in pricing the solution/service. * Work with Kingswood staff and other internal colleagues to meet customer needs. * Create networks, databases of potential sources of revenues for capital expenditures *Business Development Planning* * Connect at industry functions such as association events, etc and provide feedback and information on market and creative trends. * Source business trends with a view to developing new services, products, and distribution channels. * Identify opportunities for campaigns, services, and distribution channels that will lead to an increase in sales and/or revenue * Using knowledge of the market and competitors, identify and develop the company?s marketing plan *Practice and Documentation* * Submit weekly progress reports * Ensure that data is accurately entered and managed within the company?s sales management system. * Track and record activity on internal accounts. * Present business development training and mentoring to internal staff. * Understand the company?s goal and purpose so that will continual to enhance the company?s performance. *Components of the Role* *Business Development Components for Inclusions East* Generating Revenue Foundation Requests Corporate Sponsorship Grant Applications Gov?t Funding Applications Event Planning *Social Enterprise* Expansion ofExpansion of Present Bakery and Workshop Outlet New SE ventures New small contracts Costing/Pricing *Building Community* Stakeholders Business Community Chamber/Rotary *Marketing* Social Media Campaigns Events *Education:* *Required:* * Degree/Diploma in Business Administration * Proven ability in Microsoft Office Suite *Preference:* * Course work offering a concentration in Business Development and/or Marketing * Applicable coursework and knowledge in Simply Accounting Software, Square, etc * Additional education in finance or business would be considered an asset. * Excellent proposal writing skills with demonstrable success applying for grants * Knowledge of fundraising software and tools, such as donor databases, online giving platforms, and email marketing systems. * Understanding of all fundraising compliance requirements and regulations, including gift ? acknowledgment and nonprofit financial reporting *Experience: * *Preference:* *Minimum 3-5 years of experience working in a similar role* * Previous business opportunities and/or community engagement considered as well as sales experience considered a definite asset * Strong abilities to problem solve and conflict resolution * Excellent communication skills * Self-motivated and directed * Able to formulate procedures and monitor outcomes * Knowledge of non-profit entities and of the community and applicable contacts and resources are definite assets Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: $22.70-$26.55 per hour Expected hours: 37.5 per week Benefits: * Extended health care * Flexible schedule * Work from home Schedule: * 8 hour shift * Day shift * Monday to Friday Experience: * sales: 1 year (pref