Business Development Executives for hire in Akron, OH

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  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills7%
    Analysis Skills6%
    Leadership5%
  • Education level

    Bachelor's degree74%
    High school diploma or GED12%
    Master's degree9%
  • Years of experience

    3-5 years10%
    6-10 years14%
    More than 10 years76%
  • Current company

    Ohio Business Machines
    Alta Material Handling
    Armada Recovery
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year23%
    1-2 years31%
    2-5 years29%

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Last updated: Sep 10, 2026

Business Development Executive: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Akron, OH: $53,670 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $46,567$61,856 yearly

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  • Marketing Lead

    Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio

    Licenses & certifications

    Hubspot Inbound Marketing CertificationGoogle Ads Display CertificationGoogle Ads Search CertificationGoogle Ads CertificationHubspot

    Skills

    MarketingSalesAdobe PhotoshopMicrosoft ExcelSpreadsheetsAdobe Creative Suite
  • Outside Sales Representative

    Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver's License

    Skills

    SalesforceSalesforce CloudCustomer Relationship Management (CRM) Systems (Technically Supported)Sales Management Systems ProficiencyCRM System ProficiencySales Automation Technologies
  • Senior Sales Manager

    Akron, Ohio

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver's License

    Skills

    Analysis SkillsPresentation SkillsStrategic PlanningCommunication SkillsSalesClient Relationship Management
  • Territory Sales Manager

    Akron, Ohio

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver's License

    Skills

    Organizational Strategy FormulationManagerial Strategic PlanningSalesField Sales ExperienceExperience with Customer Site (As Sales Environment)Client Relationship Management
  • Director of Business Development

    Uniontown, Ohio

    Skills

    Client Relationship ManagementManaging Customer AccountsCustomer RetentionClient Relationship DevelopmentManaging Client AccountsClient Retention
  • Sales Specialist

    Akron, Ohio

    Skills

    Territory ManagementAccount ManagementRelationship ManagementSocial Media MarketingMarketingNegotiation

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What's the average time to fill a business development executive role?

The average time to fill a business development executive role is 98 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.

What skills do business development executives tend to have?

According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a business development executive include: communication skills, analysis skills and leadership.

What licenses or certifications are common for a business development executive?

Common licenses or certifications for business development executives include: Driver's License, Hubspot Inbound Marketing Certification and CDL B.

What are some job titles related to business development executives?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to business development executives include: territory sales manager, outside sales pro and co-owner | business development partner.

What level of education is common for a business development executive?

Bachelor's degree is the most common level of education for a business development executive in Akron, OH, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

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

Most business development executives have 13 years of professional experience.

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