Business Development Executives for hire in Cleveland, OH

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  • Most popular skills

    Leadership8%
    Analysis Skills7%
    Communication Skills7%
  • Education level

    Bachelor's degree74%
    High school diploma or GED11%
    Master's degree7%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years50%
    6-10 years40%
    3-5 years10%
  • Current company

    Agents Choice Insurance Agency
    American Interiors (Formerly APG Office Furnishings)
    ArchWell Health Northeast Ohio
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year29%
    1-2 years29%
    2-5 years29%

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Last updated: Oct 9, 2026

Business Development Executive: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Cleveland, OH: $64,269 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $43,098 – $95,838 yearly

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  • New Business Development Manager

    Lakewood, Ohio

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver's LicenseCertified Property ManagerPesticide Applicator's License

    Skills

    Analysis SkillsWarm CallingCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipStrategic Planning
  • Business Account Executive

    Parma Heights, Ohio

    Licenses & certifications

    Life Insurance LicenseProperty & Casualty LicenseInsurance Producer LicenseCertified Welding InspectorDOT Physical CertificationDriver's License+1 more

    Skills

    Time ManagementLeadershipProduct ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsStrategic Planning
  • Business Development Manager

    Cleveland, Ohio

    Licenses & certifications

    Life Insurance LicenseDriver's LicenseCPRLife & Health Insurance License

    Skills

    Presentation SkillsLeadershipAnalysis SkillsStrategic PlanningClient Relationship ManagementManaging Customer Accounts
  • Rural Business Development

    Cleveland, Ohio

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPR

    Skills

    Analysis SkillsCommunication SkillsParalegal ExperiencePersonal Assistant ExperienceLeadershipOrganizational Skills
  • Business Development Representative

    Cleveland, Ohio

    Licenses & certifications

    CDLGoogle Analytics CertificationEmail MarketingInfection Prevention and Control TrainingsDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class C+1 more

    Skills

    Warm CallingPresentation SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementPublic Speaking
  • Territory Leader

    Cleveland, Ohio

    Licenses & certifications

    National Institute for Certification in Engineering TechnologiesDriver's License

    Skills

    Presentation SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementTerritory ManagementManaging Customer Accounts

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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 92 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: leadership, analysis skills and communication skills.

What licenses or certifications are common for business development executives?

Common licenses or certifications for business development executives include: Driver's License, Life Insurance License 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: business development representative, new business development manager and territory leader.

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 Cleveland, 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 17 years of professional experience.

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