Business development managers build relationships with customers, suppliers and partners. They help businesses grow and improve.
£26,000 - £64,000
37 to 39 a week (between 8am and 6pm)
You'll need:
You can get into this job through:
You can get into this career by doing a degree. Most degree subjects are acceptable though relevant subjects include:
Employers will also usually want you to have experience in sales, marketing or business management. Work experience, internships or year in industry placements can help you gain commercial skills.
You'll usually need:
You could study a college course in sales or business. If you've started work in a junior role, you could think about taking qualifications like:
You can gain useful skills and work towards this role through apprenticeships like:
You'll usually need:
You could work your way up from a sales or marketing role by taking further training on the job.
You could apply directly to become a business development manager, as there are no formal entry requirements. Employers may ask for:
Graduate training schemes are offered by some companies and organisations. You'll need a degree or postgraduate qualification to apply.
In some jobs you'll have to travel overseas to meet customers, so it may be helpful to speak a second language.
You could join the The Managing & Marketing Sales Association, for professional recognition, training opportunities and to make industry contacts.
In your day-to-day duties you could:
You could work at a client's business or in an office.
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