Business Support Specialist

Job Description

-Plan, schedule, or coordinate construction project activities to meet deadlines -Prepare and submit budget estimates, progress reports, or cost tracking reports -Prepare reports of findings, illustrating data graphically and translating complex findings into written text -Seek and provide information to help companies determine their position in the marketplace -Gather data on competitors and analyze their prices, sales, and method of marketing and distribution -Collect and analyze data on customer demographics, preferences, needs, and buying habits to identify potential markets and factors affecting product demand -Devise and evaluate methods and procedures for collecting data, such as surveys, opinion polls, or questionnaires, or arrange to obtain existing data -Monitor industry statistics and follow trends in trade literature -Forecast and track marketing and sales trends, analyzing collected data -Conduct research on consumer opinions and marketing strategies, collaborating with marketing professionals, statisticians, pollsters, and other professionals -Develop and implement procedures for identifying advertising needs -Direct the preparation of regular and special budget reports -Provide advice and technical assistance with cost analysis, fiscal allocation, and budget preparation -Seek new ways to improve efficiency and increase profits