BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT OFFICER

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT OFFICER

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT OFFICER – PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION UNIT

The University of Trinidad and Tobago (UTT) is a dynamic student-oriented institution providing a broad spectrum of high-quality, career-oriented diploma, bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral programmes in areas ranging from Science and Technology to Education and the Arts.  The University has a cadre of dedicated professionals committed to its development and growth. 

The Mission of UTT, the first National University of Trinidad and Tobago, is “to be an entrepreneurial university, designed to discover and develop entrepreneurs, commercialise research and development and spawn companies for wealth generation and sustainable job creation towards the equitable enhancement of the quality of life of all individuals, families and communities of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago and the Caribbean”.

If you are a performance driven, innovative and progressive person, looking for a new challenge in your career, then UTT has the opportunity you are looking for.  Applications are now open to join UTT as Business Development Officer – Professional Education Unit

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Participates in the design, scheduling and coordination of all global/ local training programs and devises a comprehensive curriculum of global continuing education programs and teaching methods to support UTT’s objectives

• Assists in the calculation(s) of the return on investment for each course; recommends future courses and facilitators based upon results and prepares related reports

• Facilitates the completion of all pre- and post-course action items (accreditations, speaker contacts, and agreement letters)

• Assists in the development, design, and printing of the biannual Continuing Education (CE) calendar

• Conducts research on competing CE from institutions/organisations and liaises with industry advisors, product management and marketing to develop relationships with a network of speakers and create new technology to attract customers;

• Liaises with Field Force to target key universities, develop relations and CE courses;

• Recommends comprehensive support material for developing university sales, educational opportunities, etc.;

• Oversees off-site training programs, meets with instructors, and attends trade shows, as required;
• Participates in the identification of industrial champions to represent at sponsored courses on new knowledge product lines;
• Performs other related duties as requested.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Business Administration,  Communications, Management or related discipline
• Minimum of three (3) years relevant work experience

COMPETENCIES

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Excellent interpersonal and coaching skills

• Proficient in the use of MS Office Suite of programs

• Knowledge of research methodologies

• Knowledge of promotions and marketing techniques

• Analytical and problem solving skills