Business Development Manager
Develop and diversify a business to ensure its future growth and attract new customers.
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- What's it like to be a Business Development Manager?
- How to become a Business Development Manager
- Latest Business Development Manager jobs
- Top skills and experience for Business Development Managers
- Is Business Development Manager the right role for you?
- Business Development Manager role reviews
What's it like to be a Business Development Manager?
The primary objective of a Business Development Manager is to bring on board new customers. What form this takes will depend on the nature of the company. You’ll likely be looking to identify new markets, new partnerships, and new ways to reach existing markets.Did you find this video helpful?
Tasks and duties
- Developing growth strategies and plans, by identifying and mapping business strengths and customer needs.
- Managing and nurturing relationships with existing customers.
- Attending networking events and hosting stands at exhibitions and conferences.
- Researching prospects, cold calling potential customers and responding to incoming leads to increase your client base.
- Writing business proposals and presenting these to potential customers.
- Providing specialist advice on the products and/or services you’re selling.
- Following industry trends locally and internationally.
- Negotiating, drafting and reviewing contracts.
How to become a Business Development Manager
You usually need a combination of education and industry experience to become a Business Development Manager.
- Complete a bachelor degree in business, economics, commerce, marketing or a related field. This usually takes three years of full-time study. If you’d prefer a course with a shorter duration, you could consider a VET qualification such as a Diploma of Business (Business Development) (BSB50120).
- Gain experience in a sales, marketing or customer service role. A proven track record of hitting sales targets or quotas will be an advantage when you’re ready to apply for Business Development Manager roles.
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Skills and experience employers are looking for
Having the right skills and experience can make you an in-demand applicant. Business Development Manager employers on SEEK are looking for job seekers with expertise in the following areas. Business Opportunity
Sales
Relationship Management
New Business Development
Business Development Management
Prospecting
Sales Cold Calls
CRM Software
Relationship Building
Negotiation
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Latest Business Development Manager reviews
Feb 2024
A job I don't regret, but wouldn't do again.
Experience1 – 4 years
Organisation sizeLarge (200+ employees)
SpecialisationConstruction
The good thingsWorking as a Business Development Manager in the construction industry, particularly dealing with project management software, offers a dynamic and challenging yet rewarding experience. Here's a revie...
The challengesAs a Business Development Manager in the construction industry, there are certainly aspects of the job that present challenges and may not always be enjoyable. Here are a few potential pain points:
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May 2025
Being a Business Development Manager has been a dynamic and rewarding experience that combines strategic thinking, relationship building, and creative problem-solving to drive meaningful growth and partnerships.
Experience5 – 9 years
Organisation sizeI'm self-employed
SpecialisationAdvertising, Arts & Media
The good thingsAs a Business Development Manager, the role is both dynamic and deeply rewarding, with a balance of enjoyable and challenging aspects.
Enjoyable aspects include the opportunity to build meaningful re...
The challengesWhile I genuinely enjoy many aspects of my role as a Business Development Manager, one of the more challenging elements is the administrative load that can come with the territory. Tasks such as CRM u...
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