Business Development Executives for hire in Chicago, IL
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Communication Skills9%Leadership8%Time Management7%Education level
Bachelor's degree60%Master's degree19%High school diploma or GED14%Years of experience
Less than 1 year4%1-2 years4%3-5 years12%Current company
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Less than 1 year14%1-2 years20%2-5 years37%
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Last updated: Jul 14, 2026
Business Development Executive: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Chicago, IL: $84,751 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $42,619 – $168,532 yearly
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Owner & Business Development Manager
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
CDLCDL aCDL BCompTIA A+CompTIA Network+Skills
Presentation SkillsBusiness Development ExperienceClient Base Expansion ExperienceClient AcquisitionCustomer AcquisitionSalesExecutive Meeting Manager
Berwyn, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CSkills
LeadershipB2CSupervising ExperienceAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsAccount Manager
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
MCSADriver's LicenseSkills
Communication SkillsProduct ManagementOrganizational SkillsB2CTime ManagementHigh-End SalesSr. Business Relations Representative
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Professional EngineerDriver's LicenseSkills
Organizational SkillsStrategic PlanningAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsBusiness Development Manager
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseReal Estate LicenseSkills
Organizational SkillsLeadershipHigh-End SalesTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsB2CBusiness Development Manager
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
EMT CertificationEMT-BSkills
Strategic PlanningLeadershipBusiness Development ExperienceTerritory ManagementRelationship ManagementTraining
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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 106 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 time management.
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 manager, account manager and executive meeting manager.
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 14 years of professional experience.
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