Business Development Consultants for hire in Chicago, IL
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Communication Skills11%Presentation Skills7%Leadership6%Education level
Bachelor's degree78%Master's degree20%High school diploma or GED2%Years of experience
More than 10 years80%6-10 years20%Current company
Alvarez & Marsal
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Time at current job
2-5 years44%More than 5 years33%Less than a year11%
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Last updated: Oct 22, 2026
Business Development Consultant: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Chicago, IL: $91,533 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $45,654 – $183,515 yearly
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Business Development Representative
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseSkills
Presentation SkillsStrategic PlanningCommunication SkillsLeadershipAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsPresident of Business Development
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
MLO LicenseSkills
Analysis SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementMicrosoft OfficeProductivity SoftwareBUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Real Estate BrokerReal Estate LicenseSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipTeam LeadershipProject ManagementManaging ProjectsRelationship ManagementBusiness Development Director & Contract Recruiter
Oak Park, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Lean Six Sigma Green BeltSkills
Communication SkillsStrategic PlanningClient AcquisitionCustomer AcquisitionProposal WritingUpsellingBusiness Development & Community Partnerships Consultant
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Real Estate BrokerSkills
LeadershipCRM SoftwareClient Database SystemsCustomer Relationship Management (CRM) Systems (Technically Supported)CRM System ProficiencyMicrosoft ExcelMarketing Consultant
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Google Analytics CertificationDriver's LicenseSkills
SEOSEO ToolsLink BuildingOff-Page SEOContent CreationContent Development
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What's the average time to fill a business development consultant role?
The average time to fill a business development consultant role is 47 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do business development consultants tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a business development consultant include: communication skills, presentation skills and leadership.
What licenses or certifications are common for business development consultants?
Common licenses or certifications for business development consultants include: Driver's License, Life & Health Insurance License and CPR.
What are some job titles related to business development consultants?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to business development consultants include: business development representative, sr marketing manager (consultant) and president of business development.
What level of education is common for a business development consultant?
Bachelor's degree is the most common level of education for a business development consultant in Chicago, IL, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a business development consultant?
Most business development consultants have 29 years of professional experience.
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