Business Development Consultants for hire in Chicago, IL
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills11%Presentation Skills7%Leadership6%Education level
Bachelor's degree60%Master's degree28%High school diploma or GED7%Years of experience
More than 10 years70%6-10 years20%3-5 years10%Current company
Independent ConsultantAlpine Testing SolutionsAlvarez & Marsal
Time at current job
2-5 years57%1-2 years29%Less than a year14%
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Last updated: Oct 5, 2026
Business Development Consultant: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Chicago, IL: $94,687 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $47,996 – $186,801 yearly
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Business Development Representative
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseSkills
Presentation SkillsStrategic PlanningCommunication SkillsLeadershipAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsSenior Business Development Manager
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Life Insurance LicenseSkills
Analysis SkillsProduct ManagementPresentation SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsForecastingExecutive Marketing Consultant
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Google Analytics CertificationSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsMultivariate TestingAnalysis SkillsNative AdvertisingAccount Executive
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Change ManagementExperience with SaaS (As Product Category for Technical Sales Engineers)Driver's LicenseSaaSSkills
Communication SkillsSalesBusiness DevelopmentCustomer AcquisitionClient Relationship ManagementCustomer Relationship ManagementSenior Business Development Manager, Kitchen & Major Appliances
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner – FoundationalCertified Scrum MasterSkills
Strategic PlanningPublic SpeakingCommunication SkillsMicrosoft ExcelSpreadsheetsData Visualization Software ProficiencySenior Technical Writer/Consultant
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseSkills
LeadershipStrategic PlanningOrganizational SkillsIssue TrackingProject Management SoftwareDigital Project Management Boards
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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, OSHA 10 and Certified Scrum Master.
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, senior business development manager and marketing & communications consultant.
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 21 years of professional experience.
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