Salary guide
Business Development Manager
- Average salary
- £30,000 – £60,000
- Working hours
- 37.5 hours/week
SalesBusiness Development
- The UK has over 5 million private businesses
Other names this job is known by
- Sales Manager
- Growth Manager
Key responsibilities
- Lead business development strategy and execution
- Identify and secure new clients and markets
- Manage key accounts and relationships
- Develop proposals and negotiate contracts
Skills and qualifications required
- Degree in business or marketing
- Experience in sales or account management
- Leadership and strategic thinking
- Communication and networking skills
- Commercial awareness
Promotional job opportunities from this role
- Head of Business Development
- Sales Director
- General Manager
- Consultancy roles
How to get the job
- Study business or marketing
- Complete a relevant degree
- Gain experience in sales or account management
- Progress to business development roles with further training
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