Business Development Manager Requirements, Skills & Qualifications

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

  • Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing or related field.
  • Experience in sales, marketing or related field.
  • Strong communication skills and IT fluency.
  • Ability to manage complex projects and multi-task.
  • Excellent organizational skills.
  • Ability to flourish with minimal guidance, be proactive, and handle uncertainty.
  • Proficient in Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
  • Comfortable using a computer for various tasks.

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

Related

Business Development Manager Job description

Business Development Manager Salary in Nigeria

Business Development Manager Interview questions

Business Development Manager Cover letter

Business Development Manager CV

Business Development Manager Jobs in Nigeria

Similar job descriptions

Technical Account Manager job description

Relationship Executive job description

Technical Sales Engineer job description

Visual Merchandiser job description

Inside Sales Manager job description

Account Director job description

Business Development Officer job description

Sales Executive job description

Field Sales Manager job description

Canvasser job description

IT Sales Executive job description

Sales Trainee job description

Insurance Sales Representative job description

Sales Account Executive job description

Telemarketer job description

Business Development Associate job description

Van Sales Representative job description

Sales Representative job description

Account Executive job description

Sales Analyst job description