Business Development Executives for hire in Columbus, OH

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  • Most popular skills

    Leadership
    8%
    Sales
    7%
    Communication Skills
    5%
  • Education level

    Bachelor's degree
    66%
    Master's degree
    23%
    High school diploma or GED
    7%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years
    70%
    6-10 years
    20%
    3-5 years
    10%
  • Current company

    • ADP
    • Barnes & Noble, Inc,
    • Visa Inc
  • Time at current job

    2-5 years
    50%
    1-2 years
    38%
    Less than a year
    13%

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Last updated: Oct 25, 2026

Business Development Executive: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Columbus, OH: $83,578 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $42,705 – $163,569 yearly

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  • Senior Account Executive

    Columbus, Ohio

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid CertificationLife & Health Insurance License

    Skills

    Communication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsStrategic PlanningClient Relationship ManagementSales
  • Business Development Manager

    Columbus, Ohio

    Licenses & certifications

    Six Sigma CertificationSalesforce CertificationSalesforceDriver's LicenseServsafe CertificationSix Sigma Yellow Belt

    Skills

    Analysis SkillsLeadershipManagementCommunication SkillsStrategic PlanningPresentation Skills
  • Business Development Associate

    Grove City, Ohio

    Licenses & certifications

    Personal Lines LicenseProperty & Casualty LicenseInsurance Producer LicenseDriver's LicenseLife & Health Insurance License

    Skills

    Communication SkillsAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsWarm CallingLeadershipTime Management
  • Director of Business Development

    Columbus, Ohio

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver's LicenseCPR

    Skills

    LeadershipPresentation SkillsStrategic PlanningProduct ManagementTime ManagementOrganizational Skills
  • Sr. Account Executive

    Columbus, Ohio

    Licenses & certifications

    TS/SCIOSHA 10Driver's LicenseForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationHazmat Endorsement

    Skills

    Time ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceProduct Management
  • Business Development Manager

    Columbus, Ohio

    Licenses & certifications

    Certified Personal TrainerAEDFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPR

    Skills

    Organizational SkillsPresentation SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipClient Relationship 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 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, sales 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, First Aid Certification 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 manager, sales representative and business broker.

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 Columbus, 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 25 years of professional experience.

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