Jimboger1 said:
thanks, my duties match these descriptions
my question is -
can i call myself "Business Development Manager" or do i have to use their job description?
thanks
jim
Hello Jimbojer1,
Just for your comparison,
6221 Technical sales specialists – wholesale trade
Technical sales specialists, wholesale trade, sell a range of technical goods and services, such as scientific, agricultural and industrial products, electricity, telecommunications services and computer services, to governments and to commercial and industrial establishments in domestic and international localities. They are employed by establishments that produce or provide technical goods and services, such as pharmaceutical companies, industrial equipment manufacturing companies, grain elevators, computer services firms, engineering firms and hydroelectric companies, or they may be self-employed technical sales specialists/agents who contract their services to other companies. Technical sales specialists who are supervisors are included in this unit group.
Example Titles
aircraft sales representative
communication equipment sales representative
construction equipment sales representative
electricity sales representative
grain elevator district manager
grain elevator operator
heavy equipment sales representative
industrial supplies sales representative
medical instruments sales agent
sales engineer, technical support
software sales representative
technical sales representative
technical sales supervisor
technical support specialist – wholesale trade
Main duties
Technical sales specialists perform some or all of the following duties:
Promote sales to existing clients
Identify and solicit potential clients
Assess clients' needs and resources and recommend the appropriate goods or services
Provide input into product design where goods or services must be tailored to suit clients' needs
Develop reports and proposals as part of sales presentation to illustrate benefits from use of good or service
Estimate costs of installing and maintaining equipment or service
Prepare and administer sales contracts
Consult with clients after sale to resolve problems and to provide ongoing support
Troubleshoot technical problems related to equipment
May train customers' staff in the operation and maintenance of equipment
May conduct sales transactions through Internet-based electronic commerce
May supervise the activities of other technical staff and sales specialists.
Technical sales specialists usually specialize in a particular line of goods or services.
Employment requirements
A university degree or college diploma in a program related to the product or service is usually required.
Experience in sales or in a technical occupation related to the product or service may be required.
Fluency in a specific foreign language, and/or foreign work or travel experience may be required for technical sales specialists seeking employment with companies that import or export technical goods or services.
Technical sales supervisors require experience as a technical sales specialist.
Additional information
Extensive company training programs for technical sales specialists may be provided by employers.
Progression to sales management positions is possible with additional training or experience.
Source: http://www5.hrsdc.gc.ca/NOC/English/NOC/2011/QuickSearch.aspx?val65=6221
4163 Business development officers and marketing researchers and consultants
Business development officers and marketing researchers and consultants conduct research, formulate policies and manage programs to stimulate industrial and commercial business investment or tourism in urban and rural areas, or to promote commercial or industrial products and services. They are employed by government departments, international organizations, marketing firms and business associations or may be self-employed.
Example Titles
business development officer
community economic development consultant
economic development officer
industrial development officer
market researcher
marketing analyst
marketing consultant – market research
regional development analyst
tourism development officer
tourism industry consultant
Main duties
Business development officers and marketing researchers and consultants perform some or all of the following duties:
Develop policies and administer programs to promote industrial and commercial business investment in urban and rural areas
Design market research questionnaires
Conduct social or economic surveys on local, regional or national areas to assess development potential and future trends
Plan development projects and co-ordinate activities with representatives of a wide variety of industrial and commercial enterprises, community and business associations and government agencies
Assess business opportunities and develop strategies to attract venture capital
Respond to enquiries from members of the business community and general public concerning development opportunities
Review and evaluate commercial or industrial development proposals and provide advice on procedures and requirements for government approval
Conduct surveys and analyze data on the buying habits and preferences of wholesale or retail consumers
Evaluate customer service and store environments
Conduct comparative research on marketing strategies for industrial and commercial products
Develop social and economic profiles of urban and rural areas to encourage industrial and commercial investment and development.
Prepare reports, research papers, educational texts or articles
Plan and develop E-commerce strategies
Provide consultation on planning and starting of new businesses.
Employment requirements
A bachelor's degree in economics, commerce, business administration or public administration is required.
Certification as a certified economic developer (Ec.D.) may be required.
Additional information
Progression to managerial positions is possible with experience.
Source: http://www5.hrsdc.gc.ca/NOC/English/NOC/2011/QuickSearch.aspx?val65=4163
Hope it helps.
