SENIOR BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT OFFICER

SENIOR BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT OFFICER – ENTRPRENEURSHIP AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

SENIOR BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT OFFICER – ENTRPRENEURSHIP AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

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 Senior Business Development Officer – Entrepreneurship and Business Development.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Builds and maintains a database of prospective clients/partners in industries, academic institutions and the public sector;
• Consults with local and foreign industry, business, institutions and the public sector to identify business opportunities and needs; and leads revenue generation projects;
• Articulates objectives for the University’s interaction and develops a plan of action to meet those objectives;
• Seeks opportunities for innovative revenue enhancing activities and public/private sector funding;
• Keeps abreast of market trends and industry and contribute to the strategic development and engagement of Industry Advisory Councils
• Conducts and evaluates research studies of markets, competitors, and/or client prospects;
• Analyzes market research to identify needs of target market; advises and presents recommendations accordingly to Management/Programme Heads;
• Coordinates proactive stakeholder engagement with Industry in collaboration with other internal stakeholders
• Contribute to the strategic development and engagement of Industry Advisory Councils
• Assists in the preparation and presentation of business development plans;
• Undertakes projects and performs other assignments as required.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences, Natural Sciences or Engineering
• Minimum of five (5) years relevant work experience inclusive of two (2) years supervisory experience

 COMPETENCIES

• Excellent writing and communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent presentation skills
• Knowledge of research methodology and statistics
• Knowledge of survey techniques and other methods of program evaluation including statistical analysis and presentation
• Sound analytical and problem solving skills
• Creative and takes initiative
• Can work independently