Business Development Executive

The activities of a Business Development Executive are aimed at growing the business and expanding into new areas. Some specific duties and responsibilities that might be included in a Business Development Executive job description include:

Overseeing Business Developers and other development team staff members

Collaborating with other company executives to identify business opportunities that align with the company's vision

Developing the budget for the department and allocating funds to new development

Collecting metrics on expansion activities to evaluate their effectiveness

Developing proposals or establishing the expectations for proposals developed by other team members

Preparing and delivering pitches and presentations to potential new clients

Building relationships with clients and partners and handling escalated situations with those parties

skills and qualifications

. Proven success in B2B sales or lead generation, especially in high-value or consultative selling environments

. Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to deliver persuasive pitches and executive-level presentations

. Experience building and managing client relationships, including contract negotiation and stakeholder engagement

. Ability to analyze market trends, identify growth opportunities and translate business intelligence into action

. Comfort with various technologies, including CRM systems, sales intelligence tools and project management systems

. High emotional intelligence to develop strong relationships with potential clients or partners

. Sales training and coaching skills used to mentor the business development team

. Business intelligence skills to analyze the market trends, industry and competition