Business Development Officer (Level 7) - Head Office

Summary

Under the general direction of the Business and Product Development Manager, the Business Development Officer will seek to assist in identifying and converting the tangible and intangible cultural and creative products of the Commission into viable income-generating merchandise, through the provision of high-quality, marketable goods and services. He/She will explore and exploit all avenues of income generation from the products, facilities, and talents at his/her disposal, made possible through Product Development. 💰Salary: $3,501,526 - $4,709,163 JMD per annum

Responsibilities

• Core functions include, but are not limited to:

  • • Ensures the procurement of supplies and materials for the division;
  • • Assists with initiating meetings with relevant departments and staff to ascertain necessary information on cultural creative talents and interests;
  • • Assists with identifying emerging and outstanding talents for further development and promotion;
  • • Compiles and maintains a database/catalogue of all goods and services offered by the Commission and ensures that Copyright and other existing appropriate Laws and regulations are observed and conformed with;
  • • Assisting in negotiating contracts and agreements with relevant stakeholders, clients, customers, and service providers;
  • • Manages the welfare and development of direct reports.

Qualifications

• • Degree in Marketing, General Management, Business Administration, or related field OR
• • First Degree in Marketing, Public Relations/Promotions, Project Management, or related field
• • Three (3) years’ experience marketing and public relations, brand management, product development, or related field at the supervisory level.

Additional Information and Instructions

• Special Conditions Associated with the Job:

  • • Expected to demonstrate a high level of integrity and professionalism
  • • Expected to work beyond normal working hours
  • • Exposure to confidential and sensitive information
  • • Expected to work on weekends, public holidays, and nights
  • • Expected to work outdoors
  • • Expected to work with large crowds

Suitable applicants should submit application letters along with detailed resumes no later than Wednesday, June 18, 2025, to: The Director – Human Resources Management Development & Administration ✉️ Email: careers@jcdc.gov.jm 📜 N.B. Please include the job title in the subject line of your email. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged.

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