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.
Their duties may require them to:
Develop policies and administer programs to promote business investment in urban/rural areas
Conduct social/economic surveys to assess development potential and future trends
Assess business opportunities and develop strategies to attract venture capital
Respond to questions from members of the business community and the general public concerning development opportunities
Review development proposals and provide advice on procedures/requirements for government approval
Conduct surveys and analyze data on the buying habits/preferences of consumers
Conduct research on marketing for industrial/commercial products
Develop social/economic profiles of urban/rural areas to encourage investment
Business Development Officer
Economic Development Officer
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Market Researcher
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Marketing Consultant
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