Business Development Manager (General)
Plan, direct, or coordinate the actual distribution or movement of a product or service to the customer. Coordinate sales distribution by establishing sales territories, quotas, and goals and establish training programs for sales representatives. Analyze sales statistics gathered by staff to determine sales potential and inventory requirements and monitor the preferences of customers.
At a Glance
Business Development Manager (General) earns an average of $105,225/yr. Typical education: Bachelor's degree. Experience: 6.1–6.6 years. Top skills: Business Development, Sales, Marketing.
$105,225/yr
Bachelor's degree
6.1–6.6 years
53
Parent Occupation (O*NET)
Sales Managers
Median Wage
$138,060/yr
Growth (2024-34)
+4.7%
Education
Bachelor's degree
Skills & Requirements
Specialized Skills (11)
Business Development
Marketing
Selling Techniques
Sales Prospecting
Cold Calling
Customer Relationship Management
Account Management
Request For Proposal
Procurement
Sales Process
New Business Development
Common Skills (19)
Sales
Management
Communication
Presentations
Leadership
Customer Service
Planning
Verbal Communication Skills
Forecasting
Research
Microsoft Office
Operations
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