A Business Development Manager grows a company by finding new markets, building long-term client relationships, and closing strategic deals. Common core duties include lead generation, market research, and cross-team collaboration. [1, 2, 3, 4]
Key Responsibilities
Market Research: Study industry trends, track competitor actions, and spot new business opportunities.
Lead Generation: Find new prospects through networking, calls, and events.
Client Relations: Build and keep strong ties with new and old clients.
Negotiation: Create business proposals, talk over contract terms, and close sales deals.
Teamwork: Work closely with the marketing and sales teams to match goals. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]