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Sales Closer for AI Voice Agent Agency
Fixed-price ‐ Posted 1 day ago
$200
Fixed-price
Expert
Experience level
About Us: We're an AI voice agent agency that builds and deploys voice-based AI agents for service-based businesses (think: mechanics,…
We're Hiring A New REMOTE Closer/Senior Account Executive ($7k-11…
Fixed-price ‐ Posted 1 day ago
$11,000
Fixed-price
Intermediate
Experience level
Job Title: Senior Account Executive/Closer Role Type: Full-time Hours: 5 days per week Location: 100% fully-remote Income: $7k-11k USD/…
Seeking expert opinions on AI business opportunity
Hourly ‐ Posted 1 day agoLess than 30 hrs/week
Hours needed
Less than 1 month
Duration
Intermediate
Experience level
I am interested in pursuing an AI agency business opportunity but want to seek objective 2nd opinions from other experts before conside…
Live Broadcaster for Whatnot Platform
Hourly ‐ Posted 1 day agoLess than 30 hrs/week
Hours needed
More than 6 months
Duration
Intermediate
Experience level
We are seeking a professional live broadcaster with experience on the Whatnot platform. The ideal candidate will have a dynamic on-scre…
Digital Sales Executive Needed for Growing Company
Fixed-price ‐ Posted 1 day ago
$300
Fixed-price
Intermediate
Experience level
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Sales Executive with a strong background in Digital Sales. The ideal candidate will h…
Kajabi EXPERT/ Funnel Specialist/ Website Optimizer
Fixed-price ‐ Posted 1 day ago
$2,000
Fixed-price
Expert
Experience level
Summary I’m looking for a Kajabi expert (with strong funnel strategy experience) to help me restructure my website, simplify my offers,…
Brand Partnerships Manager – Music, Culture & Legacy Project
Hourly ‐ Posted 1 day agoLess than 30 hrs/week
Hours needed
1 to 3 months
Duration
Intermediate
Experience level
We’re looking for a highly motivated Brand Partnerships Manager to help us build iconic collaborations that align with our cultural mov…
Real Estate Closer for Warm Leads
Fixed-price ‐ Posted 1 day ago
$1,000
Fixed-price
Intermediate
Experience level
We are seeking a skilled Real Estate closer to handle warm PPL leads effectively. The ideal candidate should be knowledgeable in wholes…
Sales/Digital Marketing Specialist for Data Sales
Fixed-price ‐ Posted 1 day ago
$3,000
Fixed-price
Expert
Experience level
We are looking for a results-driven Sales Representative to help promote and sell our verified email and mobile number data services. T…
E-commerce Product Uploader & Sales Strategist
Fixed-price ‐ Posted 1 day ago
$50
Fixed-price
Intermediate
Experience level
We are seeking a professional expert to assist in uploading products to our online stores, including TikTok, Shein, and Mercado Libre.…
How to Become a Business Developer
The best businesses are always searching for ways to expand, whether that’s offering a new line of products, boosting customer service, considering a franchise model, forming strategic partnerships, or building a bigger online presence. Whatever the case, businesses need to have the right people on their team, good planning, and a comprehensive business strategy. Having the absolute best business developers is a surefire way to achieve quick business growth. Learn what a business developer does and the skills you need to become a professional business developer.
What does a business developer do?
A business developer or business development manager (BDM) is a person who identifies opportunities in target markets for the company’s products and services that allow the company to fulfill its mission. Business developers build and maintain a strong business growth plan with targeted goals, objectives, strategies, quantifiable outcomes, and timelines to hit yearly budget targets.
As a business developer, you’ll be responsible for providing clear monthly performance reports and collaborating with a range of people outside the development team (like the sales team) to collect business intelligence. Senior business developers are also responsible for capturing and reporting both industry and competitor intelligence back to the head of business development to support strategic decision-making and sustainable business growth.
What skills do I need to become a business developer?
A business developer's skills may vary from project to project. Below are some of the key skills that business developers should possess to excel in this career path:
- Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills to build lasting relationships with diverse audiences
- Ability to form lasting business relationships and deliver results across multiple market demographics
- In-depth understanding of the sales strategies and the steps necessary to close a sale
- Excellent customer service, relationship management skills, and understanding of the customer experience
- Analytical and detail-oriented with demonstrated organizational and project management capabilities
- Demonstrable financial knowledge, with an understanding of budgeting processes and financial reporting
- Sales management, cold calling, strategic planning, and negotiation skills
- Expertise in targeted influencer identification and outreach is a strong asset
- A proven track record of success in a business development role and leadership skills
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to work under pressure and deliver on time
- Technical skills, including Microsoft Office, SharePoint, and CRM tools
What are the core business developer job responsibilities?
The day-to-day job responsibilities of a business developer include:
- Generate new business growth through network development, new client acquisition, and retention
- Review sector focus to ensure productive regional marketing and new business efforts
- Conduct meetings with clients, professional intermediaries, and relationship managers
- Support strategic decision-making through industry, customer, and competitor intelligence gathering and analysis
- Assists in the development and implementation of the company’s new business development plan
- Review potential business leads by analyzing market strategies, deal requirements, potential, and financials
- Develop and support new and current partnership engagements, including identifying and building relationships with prospective collaborative partners
- Maintain the income pipeline for all new opportunities using the CRM system
- Collaborate with the finance team to analyze and report to the executive team on profit levels and potential return on investment of bid proposals
- Liaise with product development teams and senior management to ensure business processes and operations provide an end-to-end customer experience that is appropriate and within customer requirements
- Provide feedback on potential new product development and operational needs back to the appropriate departments to ensure customer needs are met
- Maintain a cycle of business development activities, including the identification and cultivation of potential clients in new markets, market research, preparing marketing strategies and plans, marketing visits, and presentations
Should I get a business developer degree or certification?
Earning a degree or a professional certification may help you stand out:
- Bachelor's or master’s degree in business administration, international management, strategy, and digital business, innovation, entrepreneurship, or in a related field
- Training and certification programs like Certified Business Development Manager (CBDM), Certified Business Development Expert (CBDE), and Professional Certificate in Business Development
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