Business Development Specialist
Research conditions in local, regional, national, or online markets. Gather information to determine potential sales of a product or service, or plan a marketing or advertising campaign. May gather information on competitors, prices, sales, and methods of marketing and distribution. May employ search marketing tactics, analyze web metrics, and develop recommendations to increase search engine ranking and visibility to target markets.
At a Glance
Business Development Specialist earns an average of $75,001/yr. Typical education: Bachelor's degree. Experience: 4.4–5.1 years. Top skills: Business Development, Sales, Communication.
$75,001/yr
Bachelor's degree
4.4–5.1 years
37
Parent Occupation (O*NET)
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists
Median Wage
$76,950/yr
Growth (2024-34)
+6.7%
Education
Bachelor's degree
Skills & Requirements
Specialized Skills (11)
Business Development
Sales Prospecting
Marketing
Cold Calling
Customer Relationship Management
Selling Techniques
Sales Development
Lead Generation
Finance
Cross-Selling
Outbound Calls
Common Skills (19)
Sales
Communication
Customer Service
Management
Detail Oriented
Presentations
Professionalism
Computer Literacy
Research
Problem Solving
Microsoft Office
Organizational Skills
Self-Motivation
Multitasking
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