Business Development Executives for hire in Chicago, IL
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Communication Skills10%Leadership8%Presentation Skills7%Education level
Bachelor's degree71%Associate's degree12%Master's degree7%Years of experience
More than 10 years100%Current company
Salesforce
AT&T
Amergis Healthcare
Time at current job
Less than a year50%2-5 years38%More than 5 years13%
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Last updated: Oct 18, 2026
Business Development Executive: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Chicago, IL: $88,398 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $46,050 – $169,692 yearly
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Business Development Specialist
Cicero, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Life Insurance LicenseProperty & Casualty LicenseDriver's LicenseLife & Health Insurance LicenseSkills
LeadershipPresentation SkillsCommunication SkillsWarm CallingTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsMicrosoft Security Business Development Manager | Channel
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
RNDriver's LicenseSkills
Analysis SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsSolution SalesConsultative SellingSalesSenior Account Executive
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Increasing Sales RevenueMeeting or Exceeding Sales GoalsSkills
Public SpeakingCommunication SkillsLeadershipAnalysis SkillsSalesCold CallingNew Customer Account Executive
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseSkills
Analysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsSaaS PlatformsExperience with SaaS (As Product Category for Technical Sales Engineers)SENIOR ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE
Oak Park, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
CPRSkills
Time ManagementLeadershipPresentation SkillsClient Relationship ManagementManaging Customer AccountsManaging Client AccountsAccount 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 Management
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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 90 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 presentation skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for business development executives?
Common licenses or certifications for business development executives include: Driver's License, CPR and Life & Health Insurance License.
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: SENIOR ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE, business development director & contract recruiter and microsoft security business development manager | channel.
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 17 years of professional experience.
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