RESEARCH & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT OFFICER

JOB SUMMARY

• Responsible for analyzing our customer base and current sales strategies and
  identifying opportunities to increase efficiency and profitability;
• Responsible overseeing all scientific and technical aspects of theoretical research to new product development, business plans, extrapolating data and conducting experimentation of strategies, policies, and product lines in accordance with market demands; and
• Responsible for the planning, administering and reviewing the Research and Business Development Programs and Activities of FICCO.
• Manages research and business development activities to meet organizational needs and to capitalize on potential new product opportunities.

MINIMUM SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

• Graduate of Four-Year Course, preferably business course Marketing, Economics,
  Statistics, Business Management, Management, Accounting, other sciences or any
  equivalent combination of acceptable formal education and experience providing the
  knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA) required;
• Knowledge of Industries. Understanding of the ins and outs of business industries;
• Computer Literate. Knowledge of software to be used such as MS Office applications and SPSS;
• Knowledge of the cooperative laws;
• Preferably, with at least three (3) years’ experience in related function;
• Must possess an excellent written and oral communication skills, both in English and the vernacular;
• Must exhibit supervisory and managerial skills;
• Must possess high degree of integrity, credibility & honesty;
• Must be willing to align her/his efforts with the strategic business goals of FICCO;
• Must be willing to undergo trainings, seminars and workshops related to the position and must be willing to travel and be assigned to FICCO Offices in all Regions; and
• Must be creative and innovative in enhancing the products and services of the
  cooperative.

Email the following requirements:
1) Application letter (indicating position applied for); 2) Resume; and 3) Transcript of Records to humanresource@ficco.org