Business Development Consultants for hire in San Francisco, CA

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    2,697

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  • Most popular skills

    Leadership
    9%
    Communication Skills
    9%
    Analysis Skills
    6%
  • Education level

    Bachelor's degree
    68%
    Master's degree
    17%
    High school diploma or GED
    11%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years
    70%
    6-10 years
    20%
    3-5 years
    10%
  • Current company

    • ABM Industries
    • Acadia Healthcare
    • Paychex
  • Time at current job

    2-5 years
    50%
    More than 5 years
    33%
    1-2 years
    17%

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Last updated: Nov 9, 2026

Business Development Consultant: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in San Francisco, CA: $87,406 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $50,585 – $151,027 yearly
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  • Senior Marketing Consultant

    San Francisco Bay Area, California

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver's LicenseClass E

    Skills

    Presentation SkillsAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsLeadership
  • Business Consultant

    San Francisco, California

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver's LicenseCosmetology License

    Skills

    Communication SkillsManagementAnalysis SkillsPresentation SkillsLeadershipOrganizational Skills
  • Business Development and Technology Management

    San Francisco, California

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver's License

    Skills

    Analysis SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementSalesSales Strategy
  • Business Development Manager

    San Francisco, California

    Licenses & certifications

    CDL

    Skills

    Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsPersonal Assistant ExperienceLeadershipCommunication SkillsTalent Acquisition
  • Business Development Manager

    San Francisco Bay Area, California

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid Certification

    Skills

    Communication SkillsLeadershipAnalysis SkillsClient Relationship ManagementCustomer Relationship ManagementRelationship Management
  • Business Development Manager

    Oakland, California

    Licenses & certifications

    Pharmacy Technician CertificationRBT CertificationRegistered Pharmacy TechnicianPharmacy Technician LicenseDriver's License

    Skills

    Time ManagementLead GenerationEmployee OnboardingNew Hire OrientationOnboarding Process ManagementCold Calling

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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 48 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: leadership, communication skills and analysis skills.

What licenses or certifications are common for business development consultants?

Common licenses or certifications for business development consultants include: Driver's License, CPR and Certified Personal Trainer.

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 manager, sr business value consultant and business development and technology management.

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 San Francisco, CA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a business development consultant?

Most business development consultants have 16 years of professional experience.

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