Business Development Assistant
Job Summary
This role involves conducting market research to identify new business opportunities in the geospatial industry. The assistant will plan and prepare product demonstrations and presentations for prospective clients. Additionally, they are responsible for building networks and maintaining awareness of competitors and industry trends.
Responsibilities
- Perform market research to identify new business opportunities
- Plan and prepare product demos and presentations for clients
- Build networks and relationships with existing and prospective clients
Required Skills
- Bachelor's degree in relevant field
- 1-2 years experience in technical sales or marketing
- Familiarity with geospatial industry and GIS software
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Job Details
Bachelor's degree in Geography, Geodetic Engineering, Forestry, Environmental Science or related field
Preferably with at least 1-2 years experience in technical sales, marketing or any business role
Familiarity with geospatial industry, products, services or solutions such remote sensing, GIS satellite imageries and photogrammetry
Strong interpersonal, communications skills and persuasive skills
Creatively-minded, good at thinking 'outside the box'
Experience of CAD/GIS software selling would be an added advantage.
Responsibilities:
- Perform market research to identify new business opportunities including new markets, growth areas, trends, customers, products and services in the geospatial industry.
- Understand the specification, features and applications of all the products, services and solutions offered by the company, specifically related to products under Mapping and Geo solutions.
- Plan and prepare demo/presentations to prospective clients and explain the advantages of the products, services or solutions offered based on the customer’s requirement.
- Build networks and relationships existing clients and prospect list
- Keep abreast of trends and changes in the geospatial business world and maintain up to date awareness of competitors and their activities.