Business Development Executives for hire in Columbia, MO

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    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Leadership
    11%
    Communication Skills
    8%
    Organizational Skills
    7%
  • Education level

    Bachelor's degree
    47%
    High school diploma or GED
    20%
    Master's degree
    20%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years
    90%
    6-10 years
    10%
  • Current company

    • US Foods Inc
    • FedEx
    • PepsiCo
  • Time at current job

    2-5 years
    50%
    More than 5 years
    25%
    Less than a year
    13%

Browse Indeed's database of 327 profiles for Business Development Executives in Columbia, MO

Last updated: Oct 25, 2026

Business Development Executive: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Columbia, MO: $78,484 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $54,811 – $112,381 yearly

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  • Media Development Specialist

    Columbia, Missouri

    Licenses & certifications

    Google Analytics CertificationGoogle Adwords CertificationDriver's LicenseReal Estate License

    Skills

    Time ManagementCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsStrategic Planning
  • Account Executive

    Columbia, Missouri

    Licenses & certifications

    Life Insurance LicensePersonal Lines LicenseProperty & Casualty LicenseInsurance Producer LicenseFord CertificationDriver's License+1 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsProduct Management
  • Director of Sales and Production

    Columbia, Missouri

    Licenses & certifications

    AEDFirst Aid CertificationReal Estate LicenseOSHA 10Driver's LicenseMLO License+5 more

    Skills

    Strategic PlanningLeadershipAnalysis SkillsPresentation SkillsProduct ManagementCommunication Skills
  • Director of Sales and Marketing

    Columbia, Missouri

    Licenses & certifications

    Property & Casualty LicenseDriver's LicensePhotographyLife & Health Insurance LicenseClass E

    Skills

    Strategic PlanningLeadershipOrganizational SkillsPresentation SkillsAnalysis SkillsContracts
  • CEO

    Columbia, Missouri

    Licenses & certifications

    Insurance Producer LicenseDriver's LicenseLife & Health Insurance LicenseClass E

    Skills

    Communication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingWarm CallingAnalysis Skills
  • Personal Trainer-Coach & MMA Instructor (owner/operator, management)

    Columbia, Missouri

    Licenses & certifications

    Certified Personal TrainerSeries 7Certified Fitness InstructorCoachingPhysical Fitness TrainingMartial Arts Coaching Experience+16 more

    Skills

    Time ManagementCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsPresentation SkillsFinancial SalesSales

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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 89 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, communication skills and organizational skills.

What licenses or certifications are common for business development executives?

Common licenses or certifications for business development executives include: Driver's License, Life & Health Insurance License 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: director of sales and production, business development manager, national accounts & waste services and media development specialist.

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 Columbia, MO, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

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

Most business development executives have 19 years of professional experience.

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