What are the responsibilities and job description for the Business Development Specialist position at Visit Oakdale?
Business Development Specialist
We are seeking an ambitious Business Development Specialist to join our team at Visit Oakdale. As a key member of our business development department, you will be responsible for building relationships with local businesses and promoting their offerings to tourists.
About the Job:
- Develop and implement business development strategies to grow tourism revenue.
- Build relationships with local businesses to promote their offerings to tourists.
- Collaborate with our events team to support event marketing initiatives.
- Develop and maintain relationships with city officials, business owners, and tourism stakeholders.
- Identify and pursue new business opportunities to enhance tourism growth.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement annual business development plans.
- Build relationships with local businesses and promote their offerings to tourists.
- Collaborate with designers to develop marketing materials.
- Provide excellent customer service to visitors and local businesses.
- Monitor and analyze business development metrics to optimize growth.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related field.
- Proven experience in business development, sales, and relationship-building.
- Excellent communication and project management skills.
- Able to work independently and as part of a team.
