Business Development Executives for hire in Chicago, IL
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Communication Skills9%Leadership5%Sales5%Education level
Bachelor's degree69%Master's degree14%Associate's degree11%Years of experience
1-2 years4%3-5 years6%6-10 years32%Current company
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Americaneagle comTime at current job
Less than a year19%1-2 years26%2-5 years35%
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Last updated: Aug 29, 2026
Business Development Executive: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Chicago, IL: $85,493 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $43,541 – $167,865 yearly
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Beemac Logistics Client Solutions Director
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Alcohol CertificationReal Estate BrokerDriver's LicenseReal Estate LicenseServsafeSkills
Communication SkillsB2CAnalysis SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementExecutive Chef
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseHACCP CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Analysis SkillsLeadershipSupervising ExperienceUpscale Casual ExperienceCasual Dining ExperienceOrganizational SkillsBusiness Development Manager
Jefferson Park, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseSkills
Client Relationship ManagementManaging Customer AccountsManaging Client AccountsAccount ManagementSalesMarketing Strategy DevelopmentBusiness Development Director
Forest Park, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseSkills
Strategic PlanningPublic SpeakingAnalysis SkillsPresentation SkillsCommunication SkillsB2CAccount Executive
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseSkills
Communication SkillsAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsSalesBusiness DevelopmentNew Customer AcquisitionBusiness Development Representative
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseSkills
Presentation SkillsStrategic PlanningCommunication SkillsLeadershipB2CAnalysis Skills
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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 104 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, leadership and sales.
What licenses or certifications are common for a business development executive?
Common licenses or certifications for business development executives include: Driver's License, CPR and First Aid Certification.
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: business development representative, business development director and account executive.
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 Chicago, IL, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a business development executive?
Most business development executives have 18 years of professional experience.
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