Business development managers find new customers, and persuade existing ones to buy extra services.
£25,000 Starter
to£60,000 Experienced
38 to 40 a week
evenings attending events or appointments
You can get into this job through:
You'll find a degree in business development or business management may give you useful background knowledge and help you get onto the graduate training programmes, which are run by some companies.Other useful subjects include:
Employers will also usually want you to have experience in sales, marketing or business management.
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 consider taking qualifications like:
You can work towards this role by doing a degree apprenticeship as a business to business sales professional.
You'll usually need:
You could work your way up from a sales or marketing role.
You could develop useful customer service and marketing skills by volunteering.
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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.
In some jobs you could travel around the world to meet customers, so it may be helpful to speak a second language.
You could join the Institute of Sales Management and The Managing & Marketing Sales Association, for professional recognition, training opportunities and to make industry contacts.
You'll need:
Your day-to-day duties could include:
You could work at a client's business or in an office.