Education: Bachelor's degree. Work setting: Office building. Tasks: Develop policies. Administer programs to promote industrial and commercial business investment in rural and urban areas. 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. Prepare reports, research papers, educational texts or articles. 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. Maintain database of potential franchisees, real estate locations and on-line buy/sell Internet sites. Develop marketing strategies. Develop and implement business plans. Consult with clients after sale to provide ongoing support. Security and safety: Criminal record check. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Work under pressure. Tight deadlines. Fast-paced environment. Attention to detail. Large workload. Personal suitability: Accurate. Client focus. Dependability. Efficient interpersonal skills. Excellent oral communication. Excellent written communication. Flexibility. Initiative. Judgement. Organized. Reliability. Team player. Integrity. Due diligence. Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years. Employment terms options: Morning. Day.