Business development managers are responsible for driving the growth of their companies by generating new business opportunities, as well as motivating employees. Since a key component of this job is strategic planning, a business development manager must have thorough knowledge of the company's competitors and the marketplace. He or she will work closely with the sales and marketing departments to identify potential new clients, craft proposals, and review contracts. Entry-level work in this field typically requires a bachelor's degree in business administration or a related field, as well as three to five years of sales or marketing experience. However, some employers prefer candidates who hold a master's degree. Someone who enjoys business and finance, is highly motivated, and a problem solver may enjoy this type of work. One of the primary roles of a business development manager is to fetch new customers through various media platforms such as publishing, advertising, electronic media, and others. He then plans for effective strategies and pitches that will persuade other business organisations to do business with their organisation. In addition, a Business Development Managers works with medium as well as senior level management, who are closely connected with the sales team.

As a Product Marketing Manager, you will be responsible for the outbound marketing activities for your products. You will craft the messaging and positioning for products. You'll conceive and develop innovative marketing programs that drive demand. Attention to detail and an eye for quality, along with the ability to grasp and translate technical capabilities into benefits is crucial. In your role as a Product Marketing Manager you will be the expert in buyers, how they buy and their buying criteria and will transfer that knowledge to the sales channel. You must be able to communicate with all areas of the company. You will work with an engineering counterpart to define product release requirements. You will work with marketing communications to define the go-to-market strategy, helping them understand the product positioning, key benefits, and target customer. You will also serve as the internal and external evangelist for your product offering, occasionally working with the sales channel and key customers.

Industrial/product designers create a wide range of items, from everyday products, such as mobile phones, household appliances and cars; to larger items, such as industrial tools, equipment and machinery.They work on new products or improve existing ones, and use their understanding of technology, materials and manufacturing methods to improve the design and usability of an item. The work involves:designing;modelling;testing;producing prototypes.Working alongside engineers and model-makers, industrial/product designers conduct research and devise a design proposal for projects. They may need to work on the budget of the designed item to make sure it's cost effective.Responsibilities of the job include:consulting managers/clients about design requirementsnegotiating/agreeing contracts, budgets and time-scalesclarifying design issuesinvestigating appropriate materials and production processesproducing sketches and sample designstesting product designs using models, prototypes, specialist computer software and computer-aided design (CAD) technologymaintaining awareness of current design trends and influences