Salary guide
Business Development Executive
- Average salary
- £25,000 – £45,000
- Working hours
- 37.5 hours/week
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- The UK has over 5 million private businesses
Other names this job is known by
- Sales Executive
- BDE
Key responsibilities
- Identify and pursue new business opportunities
- Build and maintain client relationships
- Develop and implement sales strategies
- Prepare proposals and presentations
Skills and qualifications required
- Degree in business or marketing
- Experience in sales or account management
- Communication and negotiation skills
- Commercial awareness
- IT skills
Promotional job opportunities from this role
- Business Development Manager
- Sales Manager
- Account Director
- Head of Business Development
How to get the job
- Study business or marketing
- Gain experience in sales or account management
- Apply for business development roles
- Progress to senior or management positions with further training
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