Business Development Executive Requirements, Skills & Qualifications

The following common skills and qualifications are required of a Business Development Executive:

  • Degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or similar.
  • Extensive sales experience.
  • Intuitive and insightful, particularly regarding human behavior.
  • Ability to generate revenue by identifying pain points and suggesting suitable products or services.
  • Great networking skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication.
  • Resourceful, with outstanding research skills.
  • Emboldened by challenges.
  • Professional yet affable disposition.
  • Neat, well-groomed appearance.

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Business Development Executive skill, qualifications and experience. Job requirements for specific Business Development Executive roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.