market researcher

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Bachelor's degree

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Supervise professional and support staff and students
• Administer programs to promote industrial and commercial business investment in rural and urban areas
• Plan development projects
• Recruit and hire staff
• Respond to enquiries from members of the business community concerning development opportunities
• Provide advice on procedures and requirements for government approval of development proposals
• Conduct surveys and analyze data on the buying habits and preferences of wholesale and retail consumers
• Develop social and economic profiles of an area to encourage industrial and commercial investment
• 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
• Maintain database of potential franchisees, real estate locations and on-line buy/sell Internet sites
• Develop marketing strategies

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Work under pressure
• Fast-paced environment